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  Julián Castro · [email protected]
November 20, 2019 at 10:18 PM

MSNBC ANNOUNCED: devastating news

  I need your help right now.  As I’m sure you’re aware, I’ve been cut out of the debate tonight.  We got so close, but due to the DNC’s rules, we didn’t make it.  We have a chance to get back in the December debate, but I need your urgent support right now. We …
  Julián Castro · [email protected]
November 20, 2019 at 7:34 PM

The Billionaires... and Bernie and I?

I’ll be straight with you: I’m asking for $5 and your help before midnight because I might not make the next debate stage without you. >> Here’s what I’ve learned: FIRST: Billionaire hedge fund manager Tom Steyer sunk $50 million into buying ads to qualify for …
  Julián Castro · [email protected]
November 20, 2019 at 4:45 PM

...then why the hell are we Democrats?

Democrats shouldn’t be the party of giant corporate interests or the champions of billionaires and millionaires.  We are the party that fights for public schools because every child deserves access to a quality education.  We fight for affordable housing because housi…
  Julián Castro · [email protected]
November 19, 2019 at 10:43 PM

Still growing

Team, This campaign is growing.  There’s so much time left in this race. History shows that a shift in the polls is not only possible, it’s likely. DONATE We’re proud to announce a new round of endorsements from all over the country. Folks have seen that we’re not o…
  Julián Castro · [email protected]
November 19, 2019 at 8:38 PM

10 weeks is 10 lifetimes

I grew up with a grandmother who had come from México when she was seven years old. She was an orphan. She lost her parents and she worked as a maid, a cook, and a babysitter for her whole life. She raised my mom as a single parent, and my mom raised me and my brother …
  Julián Castro · [email protected]
November 19, 2019 at 4:54 PM

they will outspend us

  It’s no secret that I can’t self-fund my campaign.    I haven’t raised the most money from high-dollar donors.    We will be outspent in this race.    Jerry Brown was outspent in his race for Governor against Meg Whitman. She spent $178.5 million to his $40.5 m…
  Julián Castro · [email protected]
November 19, 2019 at 2:55 AM

a big ask

Let me be clear: We’re working hard to make sure we hit all the criteria to make the December debate. We know time is running out, but we’re close to hitting the 200,000 unique donor requirement. We have less than 15,000 donors to go. Will you rush in $5 to help us me…
  Julián Castro · [email protected]
November 19, 2019 at 12:57 AM

Shaping the debate

  When I got into this race, we began a conversation many of my opponents didn’t want to have about decriminalizing border-crossings. I forced the conversation because children were being torn from their parents and thrown into cages and we need to make sure it can nev…
  Julián Castro · [email protected]
November 18, 2019 at 9:04 PM

Billionaire Bloomberg Buys Battlegrounds

More than ten months ago, I entered this race to put People First.    Starting from scratch, with more than 400,000 contributions from more than 185,000 people, averaging just $20 - we’ve built a campaign with grassroots support across the country.   Billionaire Tom S…
  Julián Castro’s HQ -- Maya Rupert · [email protected]
November 17, 2019 at 10:31 PM

Julián would never say this, but I will

Julián is too humble to say it, but I will: His qualifications and depth of experience far exceed those of candidates who are constantly in the limelight.   Julián has pioneered policies and spoken out for marginalized communities because it’s the right thing to do -- not…
  Julián Castro · [email protected]
November 17, 2019 at 4:31 PM

RE: Michael Bloomberg

Look: I wasn’t born a frontrunner. I don’t have billions of dollars in personal wealth. But I’m up against candidates like Tom Steyer -- who just bought his spot on the debate stage -- and Michael Bloomberg -- who just personally paid for $100 million in campaign ads. Do …
  Julián Castro · [email protected]
November 16, 2019 at 10:08 PM

I'm not afraid to say it

I’m not afraid to say it: The first two states in the presidential nominating process do not reflect the diversity of our party or the country. Hear me loud and clear:Democrats will lose this election if we take for granted the votes of people who have powered us to victo…
  Julián Castro · [email protected]
November 16, 2019 at 5:07 PM

let me explain;

In a moment, I’m going to ask for $5. But first, let me explain why. I believe deep down Democrats will lose this election if we’re too afraid to take a stand. That’s why I was the first candidate to call victims of police brutality by name at the debates…   The first can…
  RE: Julián Castro · [email protected]
November 16, 2019 at 12:41 AM

I'm not afraid to say it

Since Julián reached out to ask for your help, he SURGED in a new poll. Our combined voices are WORKING -- but Julián hasn’t heard from you yet.   We’re doing everything in our power to capitalize on this moment, but Julián still wants to hear from you. Will you take …
  Julián Castro · [email protected]
November 15, 2019 at 8:31 PM

I vowed not to:

I’ve said it before and I’ll say it again.   You shouldn’t be able to buy your way into the White House.   Yet, I just got word that Tom Steyer has spent nearly $50 million of his own money on TV ads -- this is shocking.   I vowed to not take a single cent from c…
  Julián for the Future · [email protected]
November 15, 2019 at 4:35 PM

this is alarming (Steyer)

BREAKING: Steyer accounts for 67% of all TV ad spending     You shouldn’t be able to buy your way into the White House. That’s why Julián has built his campaign through the support of hundreds of thousands of grassroots donors like you. Will you take a stand with him b…
  Julián 2020 · [email protected]
November 15, 2019 at 1:09 AM

BREAKING: new poll results!

BREAKING: Julián hits 9% in brand new poll! Rush in $5 to keep our momentum >>   It’s incredible.   A just released poll of California Latinx voters has Julián polling at 9%!   He’s leading the pack alongside Bernie Sanders, Joe Biden, and Elizabeth Warren. …
  Julián Castro · [email protected]
November 14, 2019 at 9:51 PM

RE: Americans with disabilities

SIGN ON BEFORE MIDNIGHT: Support Julián's plan to PROTECT and EXPAND the rights of people with disabilities. >> BREAKING: Julián Castro unveils sweeping disability plan SIGN ON BEFORE MIDNIGHT: Support Julián’s plan to PROTECT and EXPAND the rights of people with d…
  Julián Castro · [email protected]
November 14, 2019 at 6:10 PM

I'm not afraid to say it

This a long email. I’m asking you to please read the entire thing, and then join me in speaking truth to power.   I was the only candidate on the debate stage who called victims of police brutality by name.   I was the only candidate on the debate stage who acknowled…
  Julián Castro · [email protected]
November 14, 2019 at 1:32 AM

my final ask

I have less than 5 hours until the deadline to qualify for the next debates.   So I’m asking you to stand with me one last time.   If I can get 67 gifts before midnight, I can get my message out to voters in a pivotal moment in the race. Can I count on you to be one…
  Julián Castro · [email protected]
November 14, 2019 at 12:00 AM

People First Disability Policy + Twitter Town Hall

While everyone in Washington is focused on the impeachment inquiry into Trump’s abuse of power, our campaign is focused on people in need of a champion.    I’m running for president because I believe in an America where everyone counts, including people with disabi…
  Julián for the Future · [email protected]
November 13, 2019 at 9:41 PM

unfortunately

We told you two billionaires are vying to buy this election.   We told you there’s just 8 hours left for Julián until the next debate cutoff.   We told you that grassroots supporters are the only thing that will save us.   So what else can we say?   There’s never …
  Julián Castro · [email protected]
November 13, 2019 at 5:36 PM

I'm sorry, but I have to ask:

I know you’re getting a lot of emails.   (And trust me, I don’t love asking you for money.)   But with just 12 hours between me and the final cutoff for the next debate, I have to ask one more time.   Can you rush in $5 within the hour to fund my final push, get m…
  Julián Castro · [email protected]
November 13, 2019 at 12:30 AM

politely asking

I need to be completely honest:   I only have 24 hours to secure my spot in the next debate -- and as of 6pm, it looks like I might not make it.   Together we’ve beat the odds time and time again -- but right now, I need you more than ever. Will you rush $5 before mid…
  Julián Castro · [email protected]
November 12, 2019 at 10:45 PM

Listen to the black women who power our victories

  On Sunday, I took a bold stance and became the first Presidential candidate in 50 years to advocate that we change the order of states that begin our Democratic nominating process.   While there has been blowback among some party faithful in Iowa and New Hampshire…
  JulianCastro.com · [email protected]
November 12, 2019 at 8:13 PM

Tulsi Gabbard

We’ll be blunt.   -- Tom Steyer bought his place on the next debate stage. -- Then Tulsi Gabbard secured her spot at the last minute. -- We need 5,000 Julián supporters to step up in the final 24 hours to save him from being silenced and forced out of the next debates…
  Julián Castro · [email protected]
November 12, 2019 at 3:34 PM

Breakfast Club just announced:

I’ll tell you what I just told the folks on the Breakfast Club:   I don’t have special interest donors. I don’t have a super PAC. And I don’t have billions in personal wealth.   What I do have are hundreds of thousands of supporters across the country each chipping …
  Julián Castro · [email protected]
November 11, 2019 at 6:52 PM

This Veteran's Day

  As the former mayor of “Military City, U.S.A,” I’m writing today to share my deepest appreciation for all of our nation’s veterans. Sixty-five years ago, we established this holiday to celebrate, thank, and honor members of the Armed Forces that have defended our …
  Julián Castro · [email protected]
November 11, 2019 at 4:20 AM

MSNBC: reorder the primaries

Tonight on MSNBC, I was asked about the order of our primaries. I told them that I appreciate how seriously Iowa and New Hampshire take their role as first-in-the-nation.   Throughout my travels in both states, I have met many wonderful people who take this process…
  Julián Castro for President · [email protected]
November 10, 2019 at 10:06 PM

RE: Tulsi Gabbard and Tom Steyer

72 HOURS TO DEMOCRATIC DEBATE CUTOFF   Julián is down to the last 72 hours to make the cut for the next debates.   - Gabbard just snagged a spot before the cut off. - Steyer just bought his way there. - We’re deploying every resource in this last stretch to get Juli…
  RE: Julián Castro · [email protected]
November 10, 2019 at 4:08 PM

need input, not money

Do you believe I deserve a spot in the next Democratic debates? Since Julián reached out -- we learned Tulsi Gabbard officially qualified for the next debate.   TAKE THE POLL: Do you want Julián on the debate stage, too? We need a swift and powerful response ASAP to get …
  Julián Castro · [email protected]
November 9, 2019 at 9:09 PM

RE: Steyer and Bloomberg

I only have 96 hours left to qualify for the next debate.   I’m fighting for a spot against two billionaire candidates -- one of whom just spent $55 MILLION from his own pocket to buy his way on that stage.   I don’t have billions in personal wealth to funnel int…
  Julián Castro · [email protected]
November 8, 2019 at 11:52 PM

Michael Bloomberg just announced:

I just watched another billionaire enter this race.   Another candidate who could flood the race with personal wealth to buy his way to the debates.   That’s what I’m up against for a spot on that stage -- and frankly, I won’t make it without you.   I haven’t …
  BREAKING — Julián Castro HQ · [email protected]
November 8, 2019 at 7:53 PM

RE: Michael Bloomberg

This is downright alarming:   - Billionaire Michael Bloomberg just entered the race - Tulsi Gabbard just made the next debate - Billionaire Tom Steyer bought his way to the next debate - Meanwhile, Julián Castro might not make it   We CANNOT let extreme persona…
  Julián Castro Critical Update · [email protected]
November 8, 2019 at 4:14 PM

TRAGIC mistake

This is urgent. Tulsi Gabbard just qualified for the next debates -- but Julián might not make it in time. Will you rush $5 before midnight to get Julián on that stage? He needs 1,579 supporters to step up and have his back in this crucial moment. >>   We can’t…
  Julián Castro · [email protected]
November 8, 2019 at 12:42 AM

need input, not money

Do you believe I deserve a spot in the next Democratic debates? DEMOCRATIC DEBATE POLL   FOR: [email protected]   Quickly -- the DNC just announced I need 200,000 Democratic supporters to qualify for the next debates.   And moments ago, I learned I’m now only 13,…
  Julián Castro · [email protected]
November 7, 2019 at 9:18 PM

RE: Tulsi Gabbard

I need to be completely honest here:   Tulsi Gabbard just secured her spot on the next Demcoratic debate stage.   And I might not make the cut.   I’ve been counted out by the press from the start. But the only way I’ve been able to break through and spread my mess…
  Julián Castro · [email protected]
November 7, 2019 at 6:06 PM

Daily Show just announced:

I’ll tell you what I just told Trevor Noah on the Daily Show:   I didn’t start this race by transferring millions to my campaign like other candidates.   The press counted me out because of it. The establishment said I was a longshot. You helped me prove them all w…
  Julián Castro · [email protected]
November 7, 2019 at 12:20 AM

hear me out

I started this campaign to give a voice to the voiceless.    -Migrant families.  -Trans folks.  -The homeless.  -Children in foster care.  -Indigenous communities. -The poor and working poor.  -Victims of police violence.    But now, I might not get the chance …
  Maya Rupert · [email protected]
November 6, 2019 at 11:12 PM

In 362 days will you have done everything you can to defeat Trump?

We’re one year out from Election Day in 2020, when we have the opportunity to defeat Trump. What will you do in the next 362 days so that we can all say adiós to Trump?    Last night we saw huge victories for Democrats up and down the ballot, and that would not hav…
  Julián Castro 2020 · [email protected]
November 6, 2019 at 8:18 PM

📎[[email protected]]: signature requested

Julián needs 50,000 signatures on his petition to show Americans want a criminal justice system focused on prevention and rehabilitation -- NOT incarceration and over-policing. >> Julián isn’t just talk. After releasing his transformative criminal justice plan, he di…
  Julián Castro Poll · [email protected]
November 6, 2019 at 4:29 PM

RE: Beto O'Rourke

Julián’s new ad his WORKING. He just SURGED in a breaking new poll! Rush $5 to keep Julián’s effective ad running so he can qualify for the next debate! >>   This is HUGE!!    FIRST: Beto dropped out of the race, and Democrats RALLIED around Julián.    THEN:…
  Julián Castro · [email protected]
November 6, 2019 at 12:08 AM

not asking you for money

I need 50,000 signatures strong if you agree underprivileged kids in this country shouldn't be more likely to go to prison than graduate. >> Where I grew up, if you fell behind or messed up, you were more likely to end up in prison than in college. That’s why I just …
  Julián Castro · [email protected]
November 5, 2019 at 5:00 PM

RE: gut-wrenching

BREAKING: Castro launches major TV ad in Iowa to secure necessary debate polls I’m humbly asking you: The future of this movement rests on securing the polls I need to make the next debate. It would mean so much to me if you’d rush $5 to help fund my crucial -- but expens…
  Julián Castro Breaking News · [email protected]
November 5, 2019 at 12:43 AM

TRAGIC mistake

BREAKING: Only Latino candidate could be cut from debate stage   Quickly -- we’re about to lose one of the most critical voices in this entire race.   If we let arbitrary rules cut Julián from this debate -- it would be a TRAGIC mistake.   -- So we’re launching IMMEDI…
  Julián Castro · [email protected]
November 4, 2019 at 8:38 PM

gut-wrenching

I need your immediate attention.   Take a look at how close I am to qualifying for this month’s debate.   It would be gut-wrenching to come so close, only to miss out at the last second. That’s why I’m asking for your urgent $5 in these final days to make it. >>…
  Julián Castro Debate Status · [email protected]
November 4, 2019 at 5:07 PM

HISTORIC upset

NATE SILVER’S 538: For the first time ever -- Castro in danger of missing debate   We need to act NOW.   We only have 9 days left to get Julián to the next debates.   If we don’t put EVERYTHING we have into these final 9 days, Julián will miss a debate for the firs…
  Julián Castro · [email protected]
November 3, 2019 at 6:30 PM

RE: Tom Steyer

I need to be completely honest here.   I need 200,000 donors to qualify for the debates.   But I’m fighting for a spot against billionaires like Tom Steyer -- who pledged to spend $100 million of his own money to buy his way onto that stage.   I wasn’t born into p…
  Julián Castro · [email protected]
November 2, 2019 at 4:11 PM

📎RE: NOT asking for money

Do you believe I deserve to share my story on the Democratic debate stage? >> I need support from 200,000 Democrats to qualify the next debates -- I’m only 15,000 away! I could really use your response to my debate poll.   It would mean so much to me if you could …
  Team Julián · [email protected]
November 1, 2019 at 9:06 PM

WE DID IT!

  Last week, we challenged ourselves to raise $800,000 by October 31st because we believed in the strength of Team Julián. And today, we are happy to announce that because of your amazing support, WE DID IT!   Team Julián not only raised $800,000 but went on to rais…