Former Castro supporters in Texas switch to Biden after Castro drops out
The new endorsements come a day after Castro, who ended his campaign last week, threw his support to one of Biden's opponents, Elizabeth Warren. Full Story
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Analysis: Julián Castro’s unsuccessful bid for president wasn’t really an ending
It's possible for a political candidate to win by losing — to rise in prominence as a result of a losing campaign for office. Beto O'Rourke tried and failed to do that. But keep an eye on Julián Castro, whose profile rose as his presidential bid fell apart. Full Story
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![Presidential candidate and former Housing and Urban Development Secretary Julián Castro speaks to supporters at a rally in Austin on June 28, 2019. Fellow Texan and former U.S. Rep. Beto O'Rourke, also a candidate for president, held a rally an hour earlier and less than a mile away.]()
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Julián Castro endorses Elizabeth Warren days after ending presidential campaign
The former U.S. housing secretary and San Antonio mayor says there's "one candidate I see who's unafraid to fight like hell to make sure America's promise will be there for everyone." Full Story
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![Presidential candidates Julián Castro and Massachusetts Senator and Elizabeth Warren hug as they meet supporters during the Polk County Democrats Steak Fry in Water Works Park in Des Moines, Iowa on Saturday, Sept. 21, 2019]()
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In his presidential campaign, Julián Castro stood out but couldn’t break out
The former U.S. housing secretary and San Antonio mayor ended his White House bid Thursday after failing to see efforts to distinguish himself translate into reliable support. Full Story
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![Presidential candidate Julian Castro speaks to the crowd during a rally at Warehouse Live on Monday, Sept. 9, 2019, in Houston.]()
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Julián Castro drops out of presidential race
Castro’s departure means there will be no Texans competing in the Democratic presidential primary. Full Story
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![Julián Castro, the former mayor of San Antonio and the former secretary of House and Urban Development, announced his candidacy for the 2020 Democratic Presidential nomination on Jan. 12, 2019. Castro made the announcement in Guadalupe Plaza in San Antonio.]()
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Revisit some of The Texas Tribune’s best stories of 2019
Our reporters crisscrossed the Texas Capitol and traveled to the Panhandle and East Texas — as well as the Netherlands and Honduras — to tell stories about the state's politics, people and places. From a story on a migrant's desperate journey to a look at how coal companies are leaving behind contaminated land, here is a selection of their best work of the year. Full Story
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Michael Bloomberg files paperwork to get on the Texas primary ballot
Bloomberg is the fourth person to file for the Democratic presidential primary in Texas. Full Story
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![Michael Bloomberg, the billionaire media mogul and former New York City mayor, eats lunch with Little Rock Mayor Frank Scott Jr. after adding his name to the Democratic primary ballot in Little Rock, Arkansas on Nov. 12, 2019.]()
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Tribcast: A Texas House cocaine scandal and a lack of receipts for the latest inauguration celebration
In this edition of the TribCast, Alex talks to Evan, Cassi and Shannon about the latest scandal to rock the Texas House, the receipts — or lack thereof — for Gov. Greg Abbott and Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick’s inauguration ceremony, and Julián Castro missing the fifth Democratic primary debate. Full Story
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Elizabeth Warren expands Texas campaign, naming senior staff
The Democratic presidential candidate now has easily the biggest organization devoted to the state of any primary campaign. Full Story
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![Democratic presidential candidate and U.S. Sen. Elizabeth Warren, D-Massachusetts, speaks at a town hall held in Austin on Sept. 10, 2019.]()
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Julián Castro missed the cutoff for the November debate. Now what?
His campaign is suggesting that it no longer sees having a national platform as a must. Instead, it’s staking its hopes on a strong finish in Iowa, Nevada and Castro’s home state of Texas. Full Story
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![Presidential candidate Julián Castro speaks at a press conference following a rally in San Antonio after an earlier visit by President Donald Trump, on April 10, 2019.]()
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Castro gets support of nine lawmakers who previously backed O'Rourke as he tries to shore up his campaign
The wave of endorsements comes four days after O'Rourke dropped out of the race — and as Castro searches for a path forward for his cash-strapped campaign. Full Story
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![Katy Tur interviews presidential candidate Julián Castro at The Texas Tribune Festival on Saturday, Sept. 28, 2019.]()
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Democrats don’t have a candidate who would beat Trump in Texas today, poll finds
President Donald Trump would win head-to-head races with the top Democratic candidates right now, according to the latest University of Texas/Texas Tribune Poll. Full Story
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Castro forges forward after 11th-hour fundraising drive, O’Rourke exit
The former U.S. housing secretary may have met a self-imposed deadline to raise $800,000 or end his campaign, but he still has his work cut out for him as the next Democratic debate approaches. Full Story
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![Presidential candidate Julián Castro speaks at the Liberty and Justice Celebration, a Democratic Party fundraising dinner, in Des Moines, Iowa, on Nov. 1, 2019.]()
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Julián Castro raises $800,000 in 10-day span to stay in presidential race
With the money solidified, Castro’s campaign said it plans on making a push for the November and December Democratic primary debates — a lofty goal for a campaign that has been mired in low single digits in polls. Full Story
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![Presidential candidate Julian Castro spoke to supporters during a rally at Warehouse Live on Sept. 9, 2019, in Houston.]()
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Texas Democrats in the U.S. House split on presidential nominee
Joe Biden has more endorsements from the Texas congressional delegation than either Texan in the race. Full Story
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Elizabeth Warren and Julián Castro may be rivals — but they’re buddies, too
As one candidate’s stock has climbed and the other’s has dipped, Warren and Castro have continued to share policy ideas — and hugs — on the campaign trail. Full Story
![Presidential candidates Julián Castro and Massachusetts Senator and Elizabeth Warren hug as they meet supporters during the Polk County Democrats Steak Fry in Water Works Park in Des Moines, Iowa on Saturday, Sept. 21, 2019]()
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Julián Castro threatens to drop out if he doesn't raise $800,000 by end of month
The Democratic presidential candidate is following in the footsteps of rival Cory Booker, who threatened — successfully — to abandon his campaign last month if he did not raise a certain amount of money in a short period of time. Full Story
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![Democratic Presidential Candidate Julián Castro speaks at a presidential candidate forum in Houston on Aug. 31, 2019. The forum is part of the annual Islamic Society of North America convention.]()
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Here’s how the top Democratic presidential candidates are faring in the race for Texas donors
Unsurprisingly, Julián Castro and Beto O’Rourke are getting more money here than from any other state. But other candidates are playing in Texas, too. Full Story
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Julián Castro raised $3.5 million in third quarter, but his cash on hand dipped to less than $700,000
The former San Antonio mayor was vastly out-raised by the Democratic frontrunners. Full Story
![Presidential candidate Julian Castro speaks to the crowd during a rally at Warehouse Live on Monday, Sept. 9, 2019, in Houston.]()
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Beto O’Rourke goes after Warren, spars with Buttigieg as he and Julián Castro fight for political survival
The two Texans vying for the Democratic presidential nomination initially got little attention during Tuesday’s debate before taking on opponents over taxes and gun control. Full Story
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![Democratic presidential candidate Beto O''Rourke speaks during the fourth U.S. Democratic presidential candidates debate in Westerville, Ohio on Oct. 15, 2019.]()
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