Nearly 40% of the haul came in the days after Castro’s well-reviewed performance at the Miami debate, according to his campaign.
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Beto O’Rourke discloses that he’s descended from slave owners
“Something that we’ve been thinking about and talking about in town hall meetings and out on the campaign — the legacy of slavery in the United States — now has a much more personal connection,” O’Rourke wrote.
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Houston to host third debate in Democratic presidential primary
The debate is scheduled for Sept. 12 and 13. Calling Texas a battleground state, party officials hailed the decision.
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Julián Castro reaches 130,000 donors, surpassing one threshold for fall primary debates
The Democratic presidential candidate still needs to surpass 2% in multiple polls.
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At Houston forum, 10 presidential candidates make their pitches to thousands of educators
Weeks after state lawmakers wrapped up an education-focused legislative session, Texas teachers heard Democratic presidential hopefuls share their plans to reshape public education nationally.
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Analysis: Three vying for the presidential nomination — and Texas bragging rights
At first, Beto O’Rourke looked like the Texas favorite in the Democratic presidential contest. And Julián Castro made a bid for that unofficial title after the first debates. But there’s a third Texan seeking that nomination, named Marianne Williamson.
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After debate skirmish, Castro, O’Rourke host dueling events in Austin
The two Democratic presidential candidates rallied supporters at events minutes apart Friday evening, with Castro seeking to lay claim to favorite-son status.
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Julián Castro’s campaign had been stalled for months. Wednesday’s debate gave it new life.
“I showed the American people that I have the right experience to be president,” Castro said. “That I have a strong, compelling and positive vision for the future of this country.”
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Beto O’Rourke has tough outing in 2020 debate debut
It was tough sledding for the former El Paso congressman, who drew sharp jabs from two opponents, among other dings.
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Julián Castro spars with Beto O’Rourke on immigration: “If you did your homework on this issue, you would know”
Castro drew praise from pundits for his sharp answers during a portion of Wednesday’s debate focused on immigration, part of which involved Castro arguing with the other Texan onstage over whether improper border crossings should be decriminalized.