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2016 Postmortem
In reply to the discussion: Warren, Kaine, Castro on Clinton running-mate short list. Who do you think she will pick? [View all]drray23
(7,638 posts)16. yes he was.
Its a part time position, no real power. That being said he is a brilliant young politician with a bright future. I am sure he is going to play an increasing role in the party. Heck, maybe he will be the first democrat in years to be governor of Texas some day..
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Warren, Kaine, Castro on Clinton running-mate short list. Who do you think she will pick? [View all]
Quixote1818
Jun 2016
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Castro is about ready as Rubio would be. Propped up more by the media and institution than anything.
TheBlackAdder
Jun 2016
#12
Kaine is pro TPP, is against abortion personally (does not favour overturning Roe) but does
AntiBank
Jun 2016
#48
Nah, won't be Warren or Castro and shouldn't be. Kaine is the best in this group.
RBInMaine
Jun 2016
#3
No one complained about "Gender Balance" with 44 Presidents and Vice Presidents.
Agnosticsherbet
Jun 2016
#35
Part-time or not, he got A LOT accomplished for the people of San Antonio that has 1 million people.
BlueCaliDem
Jun 2016
#33
I'd go with Xavier Becerra, personally. Over 20 years in Congress and a pretty solid liberal record.
BlueStater
Jun 2016
#8
I heard Castro does not speak Spanish. Not that it matters but it may matter to some Latinos. Anyway
demosincebirth
Jun 2016
#34