Elections

Julian Castro Takes a Major Step Toward Likely 2020 Run

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The 44-year-old former HUD secretary unveiled a website and exploratory committee, claiming he’ll make an official decision in January.

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Democratic politician Julián Castro unveiled a presidential exploratory committee on Wednesday, his first major step toward a likely 2020 White House run.

The 44-year-old former mayor of San Antonio, who also served as Obama’s secretary of housing and urban development, revealed a

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