SAN ANTONIO -- Surrounded by supporters, former Housing and Urban Development Secretary Julian Castro announced his run for presidency on Saturday, becoming the third major declared Democratic candidate for 2020. GROWING NUMBER OF 2020 DEMOCRATS SUPPORTING 'GREEN NEW DEAL'If he wins, Castro would not only be the first Latino president. “Julian Castro has made history by becoming one of the biggest lightweights to ever run for president," Republican National Committee spokesman Michael Ahrens said in a statement. After ending his term as HUD secretary, Castro was floated as a potential vice presidential candidate for former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton but was passed over for Virgina Senator Tim Kaine. As mayor, Castro passed Pre-K 4 SA, an elite pre-K program, which has become a signature resume line for the candidate.

Source: Fox News January 12, 2019 17:55 UTC