Despite Speculation, Castro Not Eying New Role
San Antonio Mayor Julián Castro said Tuesday morning that despite growing speculation about his political future after being named the Democratic National Convention’s keynote speaker, he is content leading San Antonio.
“I am doing exactly what I want to do, and I am excited about the progress that we have made here,” Castro told The Texas Tribune. “When I thought about getting into public service, this was the role that I looked forward to, and it’s exciting to actually see progress in San Antonio. So I can’t see anything out there that would change my mind ...
Comments (6)
Karen Spivey-Cummings via Texas Tribune on Facebook
Cool. He will be great.
Luisa Inez Newton via Texas Tribune on Facebook
Willing to bet he'll be as powerful as then-Senator Obama was in '04!
Jose B. Gonzalez via Texas Tribune on Facebook
Awesome! Please don't screw it up & throw it all away like Henry Cisneros!!!!
Meme Me
How old is this kid? And he is the mayor? No wonder San Antonio is the human smuggling capital of Texas.
Harry H Levy IV via Texas Tribune on Facebook
Proud of my mayor and friend.
Rudy Gonzales
Julian Castro will have to keep his shields up as he will receive massive negative trash talk fro the TEA-Republican membership. What choice the Democratic party has chosen to make a major address. Realizing the importance of the Hispanic/Latino vote in November, they have chosen Julian Castro, mayor of San Antonio. Already see questions about his age and Obama comparisons. Every person of color should realize the Democratic party is inclusive of all people. Julian Castro should make it clear in his speech the importance of the Hispanic/Latino vote in setting America's course and bring to light the differences between the two candidates and their party at the local level. The divisive rancor in the Texas Senate race has shown there is a division in the TEA-Republican race, and that division is marked with confrontational TEA party activist on one side and Governmental shut-down proponent on the other. There is no doubt the economy has slowly come to life, but the intense blockages from the TEA party segment keeps us from exploding out of the chute. President Obama has steadily made progress in his efforts and shows thought process in international and national relations. Julian Castro's voice in nominating president Obama for his second term will highlight what has to be his entry into national prominence. This is a clear message that the Hispanic/Latino vote will play heavily in this and future political races. Texans should be proud and signal with votes Texas will surely lose it's red luster in national politics. This should serve as a call to voters of color, of the swing states to vote to keep president Obama president. If you are not registered to vote - Register! Vote! Then get out the vote!