Sunday, December 08, 2019

Some Tweets from Julian Castro


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    We haven’t qualified for the debate just yet. I still need your support to secure the polls needed to get on stage. Help us get there. DONATE 👉
  • It’s official! We’re on the ballot for the presidential primary in Texas on Super Tuesday. If you want to be a part of our movement to build an America where everyone counts, consider making a contribution today.
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  • Last month I said that I don’t believe Iowa or New Hampshire should vote first—sparking a lively debate in our party. This Tuesday I’ll hold a townhall in Iowa to hear from voters why they agree or disagree. Join me:
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    I’m a ways out from endorsing a candidate... but here are just two of the reasons I donated this week to to help keep him in the race—and why we need his voice on the next debate stage.
     
  • A year ago today, a 7-year old named Jakelin died in US government custody, a direct result of our cruel border policies. We must work towards building an immigration system where no one dies seeking safety and a better life.
    Women placing flowers next to a collage of Jakelin.
  • It’s time our primaries live up to our values, and reflect the diversity of both our party and nation. I’m not looking for a handout or to put a band aid on the problem—I’m calling for a deeper, more meaningful change to our elections.
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    It's time to get on the ballot! ⏰ VIRGINIA, is coming together to collect signatures all week long. Sign up to join us! Today's events: Arlington - Richmond - ALL events -
  • As both his predecessor, and as a longtime champion for the needs of Puerto Rico, I feel confident in saying: if Ben Carson can’t do his job, he should resign immediately.
  • Coming to you from the streets of San Antonio—how to tell and I apart.
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    . is back in Iowa next week and making the rounds. You have 6 opportunities to join: ➡️Wapello (12/9) ➡️Fort Madison (12/9) ➡️Ottumwa (12/10) ➡️Des Moines (12/10) ➡️Grinnell (12/11) ➡️Iowa City (12/11) Event details + registration:
  • Read my vision to advance to new American leadership and pursue a more peaceful world:
  • The current administration is more interested in photo-ops with dictators than progress on nuclear nonproliferation.
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    .: "My interest in going into public service really sprung out of how can I make sure that more people have the kind of opportunity that I was blessed with."
  • When giving thanks for your food this holiday season, don’t forget to thank a farmworker.
  • This is unacceptable. Deescalation should be the #1 priority in all encounters, especially if someone has a disability. My policing plan would ensure this, and hold officers accountable for instances like this. Read it here:
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    Read this thread and ask yourself why is the only candidate with a plan to fundamentally reform our foster care system.
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    “Yo creo que los demócratas podemos luchar por la clase media”, dice ⁩, el único latino candidato en las primarias demócratas, cuya campaña se está fijando en grupos olvidados y sirve de advertencia a la deriva elitista del partido