Democratic Party chief: Joaquin Castro hasn't shut door on governor run

[TexasTowelie]

Texas Democratic Party Chairman Gilberto Hinojosa said Thursday that U.S. Rep. Joaquín Castro never slammed the door shut on running for governor against Republican Greg Abbott in 2018, and he is one of a number of candidates who could emerge as the party’s nominee.

“He’s never ruled it out,” Hinojosa said of Castro, speaking to the American-Statesman.

On Aug. 16, the day after the special legislative session ended, the three-term congressman from San Antonio was in the Capitol for a press conference blasting the session’s work. Asked about a prospective run for governor, Castro said, “Well, I have a job right now, and my plan is to run for re-election.”

Castro spokesman Matthew Jones offered a “no comment” Thursday about the renewed speculation after The Dallas Morning News reported that Castro is among those considering running for governor.

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[OnDoutside]

1. It's a tough call to give up your house seat, on the chance of

winning. If he lost, where does he go then ?