Julian Castro goes into political attack dog mode on his way out the door of Obama's Cabinet

[TexasTowelie]

WASHINGTON — Outgoing Housing Secretary Julián Castro was a regular presence on the campaign trail for Hillary Clinton, but in recent weeks he has taken his criticism of President-elect Donald Trump to the next level.

Julián Castro Verified account
‏@JulianCastro

Trump is so corrupt that if Democrats controlled even one chamber of Congress, he'd be done before he even got started. #2018

Julián Castro Verified account
‏@JulianCastro

So Trump-- the shadiest, most corrupt guy to take the Oval Office, will have no strong federal checks and balances. Has to change. #2018

The fiery tweets have put the San Antonio Democrat back in the spotlight on his way out the door of President Barack Obama's Cabinet, attracting media attention around the country and beyond, and suggesting he may assume a new role as a political attack dog.

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[handmade34]

1. ok.

maybe 2020?

[Dustlawyer]

2. He and his brother are two very smart guys, but tied to the donor class.

They could have been the ones to turn Texas blue, but they have never tried. Like Wendy Davis in her failed bid for governor, they spend their time in wealthy fundraisers and not out meeting and talking to the people.

[PDittie]

3. +1

They are too conservative and too cautious for my taste.

They do not wish to spend any political capital on trying to break the red bloc in Texas unless it's a presidential year, and turnout might benefit their chances. Congressman Castro -- to be distinguished from Secretary Castro -- is rumored to be considering a challenge to Ted Cruz in 2018, but Lyin' Ted has more to fear from a primary challenge (like Michael McCaul).

[Gothmog]

4. I am hoping that Sec Castro will run for Governor or Senate in 2018