WASHINGTON _ Julian Castro was ahead of his time. The former Housing and Urban Development secretary talked about police reforms during his unsuccessful bid for the presidency last year, but the issue hadn't yet gained prominence for many Democrats.
That all changed in May, with the death of George Floyd in Minnesota and subsequent Black Lives Matter protests across the country. Together, they have created a transformational moment on the issue _ both within the Democratic Party, and for the country as a whole.
Castro spoke with McClatchy recently about the "defund the police" movement and the need for alternative responses to the police. The former San Antonio mayor also shared why he thinks Joe Biden can defeat President Donald Trump in Texas, and whether Biden needs to pick a woman of color as his running mate.
