John Wagner, The Washington Post Published 8:49 am PST, Wednesday, December 12, 2018 WASHINGTON - Julian Castro said Wednesday that he is forming a presidential exploratory committee, a move that positions him for a burst of attention ahead of other hopefuls in what is expected to be a crowded field of Democrats seeking to topple President Trump in 2020. Castro, 44, a former San Antonio mayor and former housing secretary under President Barack Obama, announced the move in a four-minute video distributed on social media. He also launched a new website to promote his expected candidacy. "As a kid growing up on the west side of San Antonio, I never thought that I'd one day be making this announcement: I'm exploring a candidacy for President of the United States in 2020 to renew the promise of this country for all," Castro wrote on Twitter. An exploratory committee is typically a formality before the launch of a presidential campaign. Castro says in his video that he plans … [Read more...] about Julian Castro makes early move toward a 2020 White House bid
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Julian Castro moves toward 2020 White House run
Paul J. Weber Associated Press Published 10:47 AM EST Dec 12, 2018 San Antonio – Former Obama housing chief Julian Castro says he’s taking a step toward a possible White House campaign in 2020 by forming a presidential exploratory committee. The Texas Democrat tells the Associated Press that he will announce a decision Jan. 12. The move Wednesday gives the 44-year-old former San Antonio mayor an early start to what’s shaping up as a crowded Democratic field without a clear front-runner to challenge President Donald Trump. Castro indicated in an AP interview that his mind was all but made up. “I know where I’m leaning, for sure,” said Castro, who has said for weeks that it was likely he would seek the nomination. An exploratory committee usually is a formality before a candidate launches a presidential campaign. It legally allows potential candidates to begin raising money. But just as important for Castro, the step gives him an early jump on … [Read more...] about Julian Castro moves toward 2020 White House run
APNewsBreak: Julian Castro moves toward 2020 White House run
SAN ANTONIO — Former Obama housing chief Julian Castro says he's taking a step toward a possible White House campaign in 2020 by forming a presidential exploratory committee. The Texas Democrat tells The Associated Press that he will announce a decision Jan. 12. The move Wednesday gives the 44-year-old former San Antonio mayor an early start to what's shaping up as a crowded Democratic field without a clear front-runner to challenge President Donald Trump. Castro indicated in an AP interview that his mind was all but made up. "I know where I'm leaning, for sure," said Castro, who has said for weeks that it was likely he would seek the nomination. An exploratory committee usually is a formality before a candidate launches a presidential campaign. It legally allows potential candidates to begin raising money. But just as important for Castro, the step gives him an early jump on bigger name Democrats who are considering running but are taking a slower approach. No potential … [Read more...] about APNewsBreak: Julian Castro moves toward 2020 White House run
Rick Santorum Cites Family As He Rejects White House Chief Of Staff Role Live On CNN
POLITICS 12/12/2018 03:42 am ET Santorum said it was "an honor even to be considered" for the role – then turned it down anyway. By Lee Moran The search for President Donald Trump’s next apprentice White House chief of staff continues after twice-failed GOP presidential candidate Rick Santorum turned down the prospect live on CNN. Speaking with “Outfront” host Erin Burnett on Tuesday night, the former Republican senator for Pennsylvania said it was “an honor even to be considered.” Speculation mounted about Santorum possibly replacing John Kelly after he was seen talking with Trump at Saturday’s Army-Navy football game. It’s not clear whether Trump did in fact officially offer him the role. “I think it’s a great job and I know that there are a lot of good people out there,” Santorum told Burnett, adding that “my family situation really doesn’t allow me to do that right now.” … [Read more...] about Rick Santorum Cites Family As He Rejects White House Chief Of Staff Role Live On CNN
Trump Administration Says Reporters Don’t Have a Right to Enter White House
Andrew Harris and David Voreacos, Bloomberg 9:24 am PST, Wednesday, November 14, 2018 A White House staff member, left, tries to take away the microphone from CNN White House correspondent Jim Acosta during an exchange with President Donald Trump on Wednesday, Nov. 7, 2018, in Washington, D.C. (Oliver Contreras/Sipa USA/TNS) less A White House staff member, left, tries to take away the microphone from CNN White House correspondent Jim Acosta during an exchange with President Donald Trump on Wednesday, Nov. 7, 2018, in Washington, D.C. ... more Photo: Oliver Contreras, TNS Photo: Oliver Contreras, TNS Image 1 of / 9 Caption Close Image 1 of 9 A White House staff member, left, tries to take away the microphone from CNN White House correspondent Jim Acosta during an exchange with … [Read more...] about Trump Administration Says Reporters Don’t Have a Right to Enter White House