Meet San Antonio's mayor Julian Castro and you can see his political rise early in the game. President Obama announced that he will nominate Castro for his cabinet as Secretary, Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). The boyish looking Castro(39) has a twin brother, Joaquin serving in the House of Representatives. Both are poised to become Hispanic leaders in the National Democratic Party. The media is already flooded with information about Julian Castro who is following in the footsteps of his mentor Henry Cisneros, former mayor of San Antonio and HUD Secretary in the Clinton White House. Washington Post's Wonkbook dipped into information about Castro, as did The Fix with 10 Things You Should Know Julian Castro.
You might remember Julian Castro from his inspiring keynote address at the National Democratic Convention. His narrative is much like that of President Obama. Castro is a Mexican-American, doesn't speak Spanish, Roman Catholic, pro-Choice, and he favors Affirmative Action. His bio is due out in 2015. Rumors are already circulating about Castro as a running mate for Hilary Clinton. Hummmm... One thing you know for sure, you are getting into the movie as it starts. It looks like it might be a long ride.
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