Clinton names rising Dem standout Julian Castro as prospective VP pick

*This is the rumor that doesn’t die, fueled now by Clinton herself. So does that mean it’s no longer a rumor? Hillary is quoted as saying  she would “seriously consider” Castro as her running mate. No list yet, short or long. How do you see things stacking-up? VL


rawstory-logoBy John Whitesides and Ken Wills, Raw Stroy (1.5 minute read)

Democratic presidential contender Hillary Clinton won the backing of Housing and Urban Development Secretary Julian Castro on Thursday and said she would seriously consider making the rising Hispanic leader her running mate if she wins her party’s nomination.

Clinton and the other Democrats in the November 2016 race for the White House have pushed hard for support among Hispanics, a fast-growing and critical voting bloc that has moved toward Democrats in recent elections as Republicans have stymied comprehensive immigration reform in Congress and disparaged Mexican immigrants on the campaign trail.

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[Photo via Julián Castro Facebook]

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