The NPR Politics Podcast Julian Castro Drops Out Of 2020 Race; Candidates Release Fundraising Numbers
Jan 2, 2020
Julián Castro has dropped out of the 2020 race, shaking up the political landscape. His progressive views on immigration have influenced other candidates. Meanwhile, the fundraising numbers are rolling in, with Bernie Sanders leading the pack at $34.5 million. Andrew Yang has also seen a significant boost, raising $16.5 million. The stakes are high as Democratic voters rally behind candidates who can potentially take down President Trump as the Iowa caucuses approach.
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Castro Drops Out
- Julian Castro, who championed decriminalizing border crossings, ended his 2020 presidential campaign.
- His progressive policies influenced other candidates, but he struggled to gain traction.
Diversity in Early Primary States
- Castro's criticism of Iowa and New Hampshire's lack of diversity highlights a key issue.
- These states' demographics don't reflect the Democratic party or the nation.
Castro's Authenticity
- Scott Detrow found Julian Castro more genuine than many other candidates during interviews.
- Castro and Cory Booker both lost their "rising star" status to Pete Buttigieg.