Julián Castro Readies for 2018 and Maybe 2020

Former HUD Secretary Julián Castro kicked off 2018 by officially launching Opportunity First PAC, which will support young, progressive candidates for federal, state, and local offices. His goal is to help flip the House in 2018, take control of key state legislatures, and elect talented young leaders across the country to local office. The move marks an expansion into national politics for the former San Antonio Mayor -- strategic if he’s considering a presidential run. Supporting candidates around the country is a key way any future presidential candidate builds relationships ahead of a national nomination fight. In 2017, the Opportunity First PAC supported Texas congressional candidate Colin Allred and two candidates for Virginia's state legislature, Kathy Tran and Lee Carter, both of whom won their elections. Mr. Secretary, we'll make you a deal. Let The Beat DC be the first to announce your presidential run and we’ll ... well, we have nothing to barter, but we promise the coolest influencers across the country read The Beat DC, and they/we would appreciate being the first to know! That’s all. More here.