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Wolf will be the fifth person to lead the department since Donald Trump took office. Trump announced recently that acting DHS secretary Kevin McAleenan was leaving his post.
This news was first reported by Politico, and confirmed by NPR. Trump confirmed that Wolf could take the position. According to White House pool reporters, the president said: “Well he’s right now acting and we’ll see what happens. We have great people in there.”
Per NPR:
Wolf would seem to be a less controversial choice than others, in that he has not publicly espoused the hard-line views on immigration that the acting head of U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services Ken Cuccinelli has, for instance.
Some advocates for immigration restrictions have raised concerns about Wolf’s prior work as a lobbyist on H-1B and other employment visas - programs that Trump has opposed. Wolf would become the latest person in charge at DHS “who is not completely on board” with Trump’s immigration agenda, said RJ Hauman, head of government relations at the Federation for American Immigration Reform.
“If officially named, Wolf must recuse himself from work on all guest worker related issues, not just H-1B and L-1,” Hauman said.
Beto O’Rourke was once a front runner in the Democratic primaries, who raised huge amounts of money from small donors across the country.Beto O’Rourke was once a front runner in the Democratic primaries, who raised huge amounts of money from small donors across the country.
When he ran for US senator, he earned an endorsement of Barack Obama and energized the democratic base before he narrowly lost to incumbent Ted Cruz in the Republican stronghold of Texas. But O’Rourke is not expected to run for the Senate again. It’s unclear what his political future holds.When he ran for US senator, he earned an endorsement of Barack Obama and energized the democratic base before he narrowly lost to incumbent Ted Cruz in the Republican stronghold of Texas. But O’Rourke is not expected to run for the Senate again. It’s unclear what his political future holds.
Beto O'Rourke withdraws from Democratic race to face TrumpBeto O'Rourke withdraws from Democratic race to face Trump
Following in the footsteps of Joan Didion, and Meghan Daum and Luc Sante – Donald Trump has penned his own version of the “Goodbye New York” essay after announcing yesterday that he had changed his primary residence from Manhattan to Mar-a-lago.Following in the footsteps of Joan Didion, and Meghan Daum and Luc Sante – Donald Trump has penned his own version of the “Goodbye New York” essay after announcing yesterday that he had changed his primary residence from Manhattan to Mar-a-lago.
“I love New York, but New York can never be great again,” he begins. Like so many bigly figures in the literary world, Trump has written about that bittersweet feeling of leaving the iconic city.“I love New York, but New York can never be great again,” he begins. Like so many bigly figures in the literary world, Trump has written about that bittersweet feeling of leaving the iconic city.
I love New York, but New York can never be great again under the current leadership of Governor Andrew Cuomo (the brother of Fredo), or Mayor Bill DeBlasio. Cuomo has weaponized the prosecutors to do his dirty work (and to keep him out of jams), a reason some don’t want to be...I love New York, but New York can never be great again under the current leadership of Governor Andrew Cuomo (the brother of Fredo), or Mayor Bill DeBlasio. Cuomo has weaponized the prosecutors to do his dirty work (and to keep him out of jams), a reason some don’t want to be...
For Trump, the decision to leave stems, he writes, from his disappointment with the “current leadership of Governor Andrew Cuomo (the brother of Fredo), or Mayor Bill DeBlasio”.For Trump, the decision to leave stems, he writes, from his disappointment with the “current leadership of Governor Andrew Cuomo (the brother of Fredo), or Mayor Bill DeBlasio”.
Moreover, Trump continued, “Upstate is being allowed to die as other nearby states frack & drill for Gold (oil) while reducing taxes & creating jobs by the thousands.” He lamented, “NYC is getting dirty & unsafe again.”Moreover, Trump continued, “Upstate is being allowed to die as other nearby states frack & drill for Gold (oil) while reducing taxes & creating jobs by the thousands.” He lamented, “NYC is getting dirty & unsafe again.”
Echoing Didion, who described the city as “an infinitely romantic notion, the mysterious nexus of all love and money and power, the shining and perishable dream itself”, Trump concluded that he wants this “wonerful (sic) City and State to flourish and thrive.”Echoing Didion, who described the city as “an infinitely romantic notion, the mysterious nexus of all love and money and power, the shining and perishable dream itself”, Trump concluded that he wants this “wonerful (sic) City and State to flourish and thrive.”
“I Love New York!” Trump said.“I Love New York!” Trump said.
“I am announcing that my service to the country will not be as a candidate or as the nominee,” he said in a statement.“I am announcing that my service to the country will not be as a candidate or as the nominee,” he said in a statement.
The former Texas congressman has suffered low polling numbers and his campaign has been under financial strain. “Though it is difficult to accept, it is clear to me now that this campaign does not have the means to move forward successfully,” O’Rourke said.The former Texas congressman has suffered low polling numbers and his campaign has been under financial strain. “Though it is difficult to accept, it is clear to me now that this campaign does not have the means to move forward successfully,” O’Rourke said.
He had not met the thresholds for participating in the upcoming debates in November and December.He had not met the thresholds for participating in the upcoming debates in November and December.
Our campaign has always been about seeing clearly, speaking honestly, and acting decisively. In that spirit: I am announcing that my service to the country will not be as a candidate or as the nominee. https://t.co/8jrBPGuX4tOur campaign has always been about seeing clearly, speaking honestly, and acting decisively. In that spirit: I am announcing that my service to the country will not be as a candidate or as the nominee. https://t.co/8jrBPGuX4t
That’s it from me this week. My west coast colleague, Maanvi Singh, will take over the blog for the next few hours.That’s it from me this week. My west coast colleague, Maanvi Singh, will take over the blog for the next few hours.
Here’s where the day stands so far:Here’s where the day stands so far:
Joe Biden attacked Elizabeth Warren following the release of her $20.5tn plan to fund Medicare for all, claiming the Massachusetts senator was “making it up” on the cost estimate of the proposal.Joe Biden attacked Elizabeth Warren following the release of her $20.5tn plan to fund Medicare for all, claiming the Massachusetts senator was “making it up” on the cost estimate of the proposal.
A new poll showed Biden slipping to fourth in Iowa – narrowly trailing Warren, Bernie Sanders and Pete Buttigieg in the first caucus state.A new poll showed Biden slipping to fourth in Iowa – narrowly trailing Warren, Bernie Sanders and Pete Buttigieg in the first caucus state.
Nancy Pelosi predicted public impeachment hearings would begin this month, but the House speaker emphasized that any case against Trump would have to be “ironclad”.Nancy Pelosi predicted public impeachment hearings would begin this month, but the House speaker emphasized that any case against Trump would have to be “ironclad”.
Lt Col Alexander Vindman, the top Ukraine expert on the national security council, reportedly told impeachment investigators that he was instructed by a White House lawyer not to discuss Trump’s call with the Ukrainian president.Lt Col Alexander Vindman, the top Ukraine expert on the national security council, reportedly told impeachment investigators that he was instructed by a White House lawyer not to discuss Trump’s call with the Ukrainian president.
Maanvi will have plenty more on the news of the day, so stay tuned. Some of my Guardian colleagues will be anchoring the blog next week as I travel to Iowa to report on the Democratic presidential primary, so enjoy their coverage – and have a wonderful weekend!Maanvi will have plenty more on the news of the day, so stay tuned. Some of my Guardian colleagues will be anchoring the blog next week as I travel to Iowa to report on the Democratic presidential primary, so enjoy their coverage – and have a wonderful weekend!
Joe Biden has now personally weighed in on the release of Elizabeth Warren’s $20.5 trillion plan to fund her Medicare for all proposal, and his response boils down to: you’re full of it.Joe Biden has now personally weighed in on the release of Elizabeth Warren’s $20.5 trillion plan to fund her Medicare for all proposal, and his response boils down to: you’re full of it.
“She’s making it up,” Biden told PBS NewsHour. “Nobody thinks it’s $20 trillion. It’s between $30 and $40 trillion.”“She’s making it up,” Biden told PBS NewsHour. “Nobody thinks it’s $20 trillion. It’s between $30 and $40 trillion.”
WATCH: Elizabeth Warren is "making it up" on how she would pay for "Medicare For All" in the U.S., @JoeBiden tells @JudyWoodruff.See more of the interview at 6 p.m. Eastern on our site: https://t.co/H64jnTmSs7. pic.twitter.com/SDmt1kyKXGWATCH: Elizabeth Warren is "making it up" on how she would pay for "Medicare For All" in the U.S., @JoeBiden tells @JudyWoodruff.See more of the interview at 6 p.m. Eastern on our site: https://t.co/H64jnTmSs7. pic.twitter.com/SDmt1kyKXG
The former vice president once again offered Bernie Sanders the backhanded compliment of recognizing that Medicare for all would require tax increases on the middle class.The former vice president once again offered Bernie Sanders the backhanded compliment of recognizing that Medicare for all would require tax increases on the middle class.
“Look, we don’t have to go that route,” Biden added. “All we have to do is go back, restore Obamacare, provide a public option.”“Look, we don’t have to go that route,” Biden added. “All we have to do is go back, restore Obamacare, provide a public option.”
Biden noted that his plan could be implemented immediately if passed, while Warren and Sanders have proposed transitional periods to shift to a single-payer system.Biden noted that his plan could be implemented immediately if passed, while Warren and Sanders have proposed transitional periods to shift to a single-payer system.
Elizabeth Warren defended her newly released plan to fund Medicare for all after Joe Biden’s campaign released a statement accusing the Massachusetts senator of proposing a roundabout way to tax the middle class in order to pay for the sweeping policy.Elizabeth Warren defended her newly released plan to fund Medicare for all after Joe Biden’s campaign released a statement accusing the Massachusetts senator of proposing a roundabout way to tax the middle class in order to pay for the sweeping policy.
Warren re Biden campaign calling her M4A "mathematical gymnastics" She cites numbers from Obama economists "if Joe Biden doesnt like that I'm just not sure where he's going." She adds any Dem who defends insurance profits "I think theyre running in the wrong presidential primary" pic.twitter.com/LdhyRrlWKzWarren re Biden campaign calling her M4A "mathematical gymnastics" She cites numbers from Obama economists "if Joe Biden doesnt like that I'm just not sure where he's going." She adds any Dem who defends insurance profits "I think theyre running in the wrong presidential primary" pic.twitter.com/LdhyRrlWKz
Warren emphasized that the cost and revenue projections outlined in the plan were authenticated by former senior Obama administration officials. She said: “So if Joe Biden doesn’t like that, I’m just not sure where he’s going.”Warren emphasized that the cost and revenue projections outlined in the plan were authenticated by former senior Obama administration officials. She said: “So if Joe Biden doesn’t like that, I’m just not sure where he’s going.”
Warren argued that her plan built on the progress of the Affordable Care Act and added: “Democrats are not going to win by repeating Republican talking points.”Warren argued that her plan built on the progress of the Affordable Care Act and added: “Democrats are not going to win by repeating Republican talking points.”
At least one of the Washington Nationals, relief pitcher Sean Doolittle, does not intend to visit the White House to celebrate the team’s World Series championship.At least one of the Washington Nationals, relief pitcher Sean Doolittle, does not intend to visit the White House to celebrate the team’s World Series championship.
NEW: Not all the Nats will visit the White House on Monday. Pitcher @whatwouldDOOdo, active on social issues including Syrian refugees and LGBT rights, tells @dougherty_jesse that he does not plan to attend. Story updated: https://t.co/MRXcQycFexNEW: Not all the Nats will visit the White House on Monday. Pitcher @whatwouldDOOdo, active on social issues including Syrian refugees and LGBT rights, tells @dougherty_jesse that he does not plan to attend. Story updated: https://t.co/MRXcQycFex
The White House announced earlier today that the Nationals would meet with the president on Monday afternoon to celebrate their victory, but some winning sports teams have opted out of the traditional visit since Trump took office.The White House announced earlier today that the Nationals would meet with the president on Monday afternoon to celebrate their victory, but some winning sports teams have opted out of the traditional visit since Trump took office.
When the Boston Red Sox won the World Series last year, most of the team’s minority players chose not to participate in the White House visit, while most of the team’s white players met with Trump.When the Boston Red Sox won the World Series last year, most of the team’s minority players chose not to participate in the White House visit, while most of the team’s white players met with Trump.
Senior White House adviser Kellyanne Conway said that it was “certainly possible” the House would vote to impeach Trump.Senior White House adviser Kellyanne Conway said that it was “certainly possible” the House would vote to impeach Trump.
Speaking to reporters on the White House driveway, Conway went on to attack House Democrats for pursuing an “unconstitutional” investigation and argued the passage of the impeachment resolution did not alter the illegitimacy of the inquiry.Speaking to reporters on the White House driveway, Conway went on to attack House Democrats for pursuing an “unconstitutional” investigation and argued the passage of the impeachment resolution did not alter the illegitimacy of the inquiry.
Conway sarcastically asked: “Do you think you can actually apply due process retroactively?” She also applauded the two House Democrats who voted with every House Republican to oppose the impeachment resolution.Conway sarcastically asked: “Do you think you can actually apply due process retroactively?” She also applauded the two House Democrats who voted with every House Republican to oppose the impeachment resolution.
Nancy Pelosi said on Capitol Hill yesterday that the procedures outlined in the resolution were “fairer than anything that have gone before in terms of an impeachment proceeding.”Nancy Pelosi said on Capitol Hill yesterday that the procedures outlined in the resolution were “fairer than anything that have gone before in terms of an impeachment proceeding.”
Joe Biden’s campaign raised $5.3 million last month as Trump repeated false corruption claims against the former vice president and his son, Hunter.Joe Biden’s campaign raised $5.3 million last month as Trump repeated false corruption claims against the former vice president and his son, Hunter.
The AP reports:The AP reports:
The swell of cash was raised from 182,000 donors who made an average donation of about $28, according to figures provided to The Associated Press by Biden’s presidential campaign. It comes after his internet fundraising operation stumbled over the summer, leading critics to suggest he lacked grassroots support for his campaign.The swell of cash was raised from 182,000 donors who made an average donation of about $28, according to figures provided to The Associated Press by Biden’s presidential campaign. It comes after his internet fundraising operation stumbled over the summer, leading critics to suggest he lacked grassroots support for his campaign.
‘All of the Trump attacks have started to catalyze. More people understand what is at stake,’ deputy campaign manager Pete Kavanaugh said in an interview. ‘People out there are seeing Joe Biden getting attacked day after day. They understand he needs to fight back.’‘All of the Trump attacks have started to catalyze. More people understand what is at stake,’ deputy campaign manager Pete Kavanaugh said in an interview. ‘People out there are seeing Joe Biden getting attacked day after day. They understand he needs to fight back.’
The fundraising boost comes amid growing anxiety over Biden’s campaign from would-be allies in the Democratic establishment, who have fretted about his prospects following underwhelming debate performances, middling fundraising success and withering attacks from rivals in his own party and from Trump.The fundraising boost comes amid growing anxiety over Biden’s campaign from would-be allies in the Democratic establishment, who have fretted about his prospects following underwhelming debate performances, middling fundraising success and withering attacks from rivals in his own party and from Trump.
Trump’s baseless attacks may continue to provide momentum to Biden’s campaign, especially given that the impeachment inquiry will soon advance to public hearings.Trump’s baseless attacks may continue to provide momentum to Biden’s campaign, especially given that the impeachment inquiry will soon advance to public hearings.
If witnesses publicly confirm that Trump pushed Ukraine to investigate the Bidens, it could incentivize voters to offer the former vice president their support -- and maybe even some donations.If witnesses publicly confirm that Trump pushed Ukraine to investigate the Bidens, it could incentivize voters to offer the former vice president their support -- and maybe even some donations.
Democratic presidential candidate Kamala Harris is reportedly closing her three field offices in New Hampshire as her campaign devotes the vast majority of its resources to Iowa.Democratic presidential candidate Kamala Harris is reportedly closing her three field offices in New Hampshire as her campaign devotes the vast majority of its resources to Iowa.
The campaign’s HQ in Manchester will remain open with a scaled down staff, and the campaign says that their entire field organizing team has been laid off.The campaign’s HQ in Manchester will remain open with a scaled down staff, and the campaign says that their entire field organizing team has been laid off.
Harris’ campaign said in an internal memo earlier this week that it was pursuing a massive overhaul in response to the candidate’s dwindling fundraising and polling numbers. A number of employees in Harris’ Baltimore headquarters are being laid off, and many campaign staffers have been redeployed to Iowa.Harris’ campaign said in an internal memo earlier this week that it was pursuing a massive overhaul in response to the candidate’s dwindling fundraising and polling numbers. A number of employees in Harris’ Baltimore headquarters are being laid off, and many campaign staffers have been redeployed to Iowa.
However, the California senator is still struggling to gain traction in the first caucus state. A new poll out today showed Harris hitting only 3 percent in Iowa.However, the California senator is still struggling to gain traction in the first caucus state. A new poll out today showed Harris hitting only 3 percent in Iowa.
Impeachment investigators have scheduled two more depositions next week. They intend to speak to Wells Griffith, the senior director for international energy and environment at the national security council, and Michael Duffey, the associate director for national security programs at the office of management and budget, on Tuesday.Impeachment investigators have scheduled two more depositions next week. They intend to speak to Wells Griffith, the senior director for international energy and environment at the national security council, and Michael Duffey, the associate director for national security programs at the office of management and budget, on Tuesday.
JUST IN: Impeachment investigators have announced two scheduled depositions for Tuesday: pic.twitter.com/Lhe5tpRcn8JUST IN: Impeachment investigators have announced two scheduled depositions for Tuesday: pic.twitter.com/Lhe5tpRcn8
Duffey was previously asked to testify in the impeachment inquiry, but his boss at OMB, Russ Vought, tweeted that no one from the agency would be cooperating with the investigation.Duffey was previously asked to testify in the impeachment inquiry, but his boss at OMB, Russ Vought, tweeted that no one from the agency would be cooperating with the investigation.
Given that it seems unlikely Griffith or Duffey will appear for the depositions, House Democrats appear to be running out of witnesses willing to cooperate with the investigation before it advances to public hearings.Given that it seems unlikely Griffith or Duffey will appear for the depositions, House Democrats appear to be running out of witnesses willing to cooperate with the investigation before it advances to public hearings.
Lt. Col. Alexander Vindman, the top Ukraine expert on the national security council, reportedly told impeachment investigators that he was told not to discuss Trump’s call with the Ukrainian president.Lt. Col. Alexander Vindman, the top Ukraine expert on the national security council, reportedly told impeachment investigators that he was told not to discuss Trump’s call with the Ukrainian president.
Politico reports:Politico reports:
[Vindman] told lawmakers that he went to the [White House] lawyer, John Eisenberg, to register his concerns about the call, in which Trump asked Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky to investigate the Bidens, according to a person in the room for Vindman’s deposition on Tuesday.[Vindman] told lawmakers that he went to the [White House] lawyer, John Eisenberg, to register his concerns about the call, in which Trump asked Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky to investigate the Bidens, according to a person in the room for Vindman’s deposition on Tuesday.
Eisenberg recorded Vindman’s complaints in notes on a yellow legal pad, then conferred with his deputy Michael Ellis about how to handle the conversation because it was clearly ‘sensitive,’ Vindman testified. The lawyers then decided to move the record of the call into the NSC’s top-secret codeword system—a server normally used to store highly classified material that only a small group of officials can access.Eisenberg recorded Vindman’s complaints in notes on a yellow legal pad, then conferred with his deputy Michael Ellis about how to handle the conversation because it was clearly ‘sensitive,’ Vindman testified. The lawyers then decided to move the record of the call into the NSC’s top-secret codeword system—a server normally used to store highly classified material that only a small group of officials can access.
Vindman did not consider the move itself as evidence of a cover-up, according to a person familiar with his testimony. But he said he became disturbed when, a few days later, Eisenberg instructed him not to tell anyone about the call—especially because it was Vindman’s job to coordinate the interagency process with regard to Ukraine policy.Vindman did not consider the move itself as evidence of a cover-up, according to a person familiar with his testimony. But he said he became disturbed when, a few days later, Eisenberg instructed him not to tell anyone about the call—especially because it was Vindman’s job to coordinate the interagency process with regard to Ukraine policy.
Einsenberg’s alleged instruction not to discuss the call will likely be cited by House Democrats as evidence of a cover-up by the Trump White House.Einsenberg’s alleged instruction not to discuss the call will likely be cited by House Democrats as evidence of a cover-up by the Trump White House.
Eisenberg will almost certainly be asked about this direction to Vindman if he shows up for his deposition with impeachment investigators on Monday -- although it remains unclear whether the White House lawyer will actually appear.Eisenberg will almost certainly be asked about this direction to Vindman if he shows up for his deposition with impeachment investigators on Monday -- although it remains unclear whether the White House lawyer will actually appear.
Trump has announced that he intends to nominate Stephen Hahn as the next commissioner of the Food and Drug Administration.Trump has announced that he intends to nominate Stephen Hahn as the next commissioner of the Food and Drug Administration.
The Washington Post reports:The Washington Post reports:
But in a surprise move, acting FDA commissioner Norman ‘Ned’ Sharpless, will immediately return to his previous position as the director of the National Cancer Institute, and Brett Giroir, a top official at the Department of Health and Human Services, will oversee the FDA until Hahn is confirmed, according to individuals who spoke on the condition of anonymity to discuss personnel issues.But in a surprise move, acting FDA commissioner Norman ‘Ned’ Sharpless, will immediately return to his previous position as the director of the National Cancer Institute, and Brett Giroir, a top official at the Department of Health and Human Services, will oversee the FDA until Hahn is confirmed, according to individuals who spoke on the condition of anonymity to discuss personnel issues.
Sharpless has been acting commissioner since April, when the previous commissioner, Scott Gottlieb, stepped down. However, Sharpless’ term as acting agency head expires Friday. His time at FDA could be extended only if the White House officially nominated a successor, which it cannot do because the Hahn paperwork isn’t finished, according to people familiar with the situation.Sharpless has been acting commissioner since April, when the previous commissioner, Scott Gottlieb, stepped down. However, Sharpless’ term as acting agency head expires Friday. His time at FDA could be extended only if the White House officially nominated a successor, which it cannot do because the Hahn paperwork isn’t finished, according to people familiar with the situation.
If confirmed, Hahn, the chief medical officer of Houston’s MD Anderson Cancer Center, will help oversee the FDA’s efforts to crack down on vaping. Trump announced back in September that his administration would ban most flavors of e-cigarettes, but the FDA has not yet issued its policy on the matter.If confirmed, Hahn, the chief medical officer of Houston’s MD Anderson Cancer Center, will help oversee the FDA’s efforts to crack down on vaping. Trump announced back in September that his administration would ban most flavors of e-cigarettes, but the FDA has not yet issued its policy on the matter.
Democratic presidential candidates have started arriving in Des Moines for tonight’s Liberty and Justice Dinner, a major campaign event in the first caucus state.Democratic presidential candidates have started arriving in Des Moines for tonight’s Liberty and Justice Dinner, a major campaign event in the first caucus state.
.@CoryBooker arrives for the Iowa Democratic Party’s Liberty & Justice Dinner in Des Moines—> pic.twitter.com/NmvYOolGCG.@CoryBooker arrives for the Iowa Democratic Party’s Liberty & Justice Dinner in Des Moines—> pic.twitter.com/NmvYOolGCG
The dinner comes on the same day that a poll was released showing a tight race in Iowa — with Elizabeth Warren narrowly leading over Bernie Sanders, Pete Buttigieg and Joe Biden.The dinner comes on the same day that a poll was released showing a tight race in Iowa — with Elizabeth Warren narrowly leading over Bernie Sanders, Pete Buttigieg and Joe Biden.
Democratic presidential candidate Julián Castro announced this morning that his campaign had met its goal to raise $800,000 in the last ten days of October.Democratic presidential candidate Julián Castro announced this morning that his campaign had met its goal to raise $800,000 in the last ten days of October.
I’m excited to announce that last night we surpassed our $800K fundraising goal.With the help of 50K donors, we raised more than $1M for the month of October, one of our biggest months yet.Thank you so much to everyone who helped us get there. pic.twitter.com/lHAuUDSEKmI’m excited to announce that last night we surpassed our $800K fundraising goal.With the help of 50K donors, we raised more than $1M for the month of October, one of our biggest months yet.Thank you so much to everyone who helped us get there. pic.twitter.com/lHAuUDSEKm
Maya Rupert, Castro’s campaign manager, said in a statement: “We set an extremely ambitious goal to keep Secretary Castro’s voice in this race, and our supporters met the challenge and delivered one of the best months of the campaign to date. ... We will keep lifting up important issues others choose to ignore, and demonstrating by example why Secretary Castro is the best candidate to take on Donald Trump.”Maya Rupert, Castro’s campaign manager, said in a statement: “We set an extremely ambitious goal to keep Secretary Castro’s voice in this race, and our supporters met the challenge and delivered one of the best months of the campaign to date. ... We will keep lifting up important issues others choose to ignore, and demonstrating by example why Secretary Castro is the best candidate to take on Donald Trump.”
Castro’s team said last month that the former San Antonio mayor and cabinet secretary would have to drop out of the race unless the campaign saw a spike in fundraising.Castro’s team said last month that the former San Antonio mayor and cabinet secretary would have to drop out of the race unless the campaign saw a spike in fundraising.
Fellow Democratic presidential candidate Cory Booker pulled the same gimmick a month earlier and also met his fundraising goal.Fellow Democratic presidential candidate Cory Booker pulled the same gimmick a month earlier and also met his fundraising goal.