At this morning’s TribLive conversation, state Rep. Joaquin Castro, D-San Antonio, explained why in the world he’d want to be a member of the unloved, unlovable U.S. Congress.
Joaquin Castro
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Congress
Castro, Switching Races, “Honored” to Run in CD-20
State Rep. Joaquin Castro, D-San Antonio, who planned to run for one of Texas’ four new congressional seats, will instead run to succeed retiring U.S. Rep. Charlie Gonzalez, D-San Antonio.
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Q3 Fundraising Could Mean Tight House Races
Texas congressional incumbents raised more than $4.7 million during the third quarter of the year, but some of them face challengers who also displayed a knack for raising political cash.
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Politics
Doggett vs. the GOP and the Political Map
Austin Democrats are pretty unhappy with the Republican Legislature’s redistricting maps, and Rep. Lloyd Doggett is the poster child for their frustrations. Their anger might save him.
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Castro Brothers Featured in CNN Documentary
A CNN spokesman confirms that the cable network is producing a documentary featuring rising Hispanic political stars Joaquin Castro, the Democrat state representative and congressional candidate from San Antonio, and his twin brother, Julián, the city’s mayor.
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Campaign Chatter
As expected, state Sen. Mike Jackson, R-La Porte, will run for Congress next year instead of for re-election to the Texas Senate. He’s not alone: Candidates are popping up all over the state.
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State Government
Austin Protesters Rally Against Perry
While Gov. Rick Perry and his supporters prayed in Houston, several hundred protesters rallied against him at the state Capitol on Saturday afternoon. U.S. Rep. Lloyd Doggett and others said the governor was cynically using his “Prayerpalooza” to launch his presidential campaign.
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Politics
Campaign Chatter
The legislative session is over, the new maps have been drawn, and candidates are starting to make their decisions about whether to run, and for what offices.
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Demographics
U.S. Rep. Smith: Obama Plotting “Backdoor Amnesty”
A senior member of Texas’ congressional delegation wants to strip the Obama administration of its immigration enforcement duties, alleging the president is attempting to create a “backdoor” amnesty for illegal immigrants.
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The Weekly TribCast: Episode 87
This week on the TribCast, Evan, Ross, Reeve, and Ben talk about the beginning of campaign season and which races to watch.
