Smooth path expected for Mayor Julián Castro en route to Cabinet

*A Latino Democrat introduced by a Republican Senator bodes well for confirmation. Look for more related stories at the bottom of this post. VL

By Todd J. Gillman, Dallas Morning News

WASHINGTON — Sen. John Cornyn, the No. 2 Republican, will introduce San Antonio Mayor Julián Castro at a confirmation hearing this morning, signaling a smooth path to the Cabinet for the rising Texas Democrat.

President Obama picked Castro last month to lead the Department of Housing and Urban Development, as part of a Cabinet shuffle that would shift current HUD secretary Shaun Donovan to a slot as White House budget director.

The Castro family was well represented at the hearing, with the mayor’s twin, freshman U.S. Rep. Joaquin Castro, seated behind him, with the mayor’s wife, Erica.

“As mayor, I’ve made it my mission to help create a vibrant, economically prosperous urban core that expands housing opportunities for all San Antonians,” Castro said in written testimony to the Senate Banking, Housing and Urban Affairs Committee.

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