Hillary Clinton-Julian Castro 2016: an already inevitable Democratic ticket?

*The first week after Hillary Clinton’s campaign launch isn’t over yet, and already there’s growing speculation about Julián Castro in the Democratic ticket. Granted, the speculation about Castro as VP isn’t new, but it will only intensify. VL

By Linda Feldmann, Christian Science Monitor

WASHINGTON — All the talk about GOP Sen. Marco Rubio’s prospects as a presidential candidate raises an inevitable question for Democratic favorite Hillary Rodham Clinton: If she’s the nominee, will she choose a Latino as her running mate?

In 2016, having the first female presidential nominee for a major party in US history may not be enough diversity for the Democratic ticket. The Latino vote is a fast-growing, crucial piece of the American electorate for both parties. So it may, in fact, make sense for Mrs. Clinton to double down on diversity with a Latino running mate.

High on the presumed list is Julián Castro. He’s secretary of the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) and former mayor of San Antonio – long eyed as a rising Democratic star, along with his identical twin, Rep. Joaquin Castro (D) of Texas.

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