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9/4/2012
Will the Real Julian Castro Please Stand Up
The face that has been splashed across so much media lately stood out – attracting a crowd and a fireworks-like display of flashbulbs at a Latino leaders reception near the Democratic convention site.
“Mayor Castro!” shrieked a delegate in a red dress, with the zeal of a rock star fan. “I’m so honored to meet you, I’m so proud, you make us all proud.”
San Antonio Mayor Julian Castro is making history – he is the first Latino to deliver the keynote spoke at his party’s convention.
There was just one little problem – this was not Julian. It was his identical twin brother, Joaquin.
“It happens all the time,” he said with a smile and amusement.
Delegate Cid Wilson, who is part of President Obama’s advisory board on the Latino Museum, said he makes that mistake when he happens to be an event where both brothers are.
“I told him how much I admired him and his accomplishments at one event,” Wilson said. “Then he said ‘No, I’m his brother.’”
He gets stopped constantly and praised for his work as mayor and now, on his selection as keynote speaker.
“They’re just identical,” Wilson said.
Delegate Diana Martínez of San Antonio says she learned how to tell the difference.
“The ring,” she said. “You look at the left hand, Joaquin does not have a wedding ring.”
Elizabeth Llorente
Single Mom's Take Charge...of DNC Leaders
They have torn through barricades and reached the pinnacle in politics – and this week they’ll be headliners at the Democratic National Convention. They are San Antonio Mayor Julian Castro, Los Angeles Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa, former President Bill Clinton and the star of this week – President Barack Obama.
So what, besides smarts and sheer gumption, do these headliners have in common?
They were raised by single mothers, whom they credit with being a force in their lives.
Castro, for his part, has been very vocal about the role of his mother -- Rosie Castro, a longtime activist for Mexican American rights -- in his success.
Their moms must be so proud.
Elizabeth Llorente
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9/4/2012
Will the Real Julian Castro Please Stand Up
The face that has been splashed across so much media lately stood out – attracting a crowd and a fireworks-like display of flashbulbs at a Latino leaders reception near the Democratic convention site.
“Mayor Castro!” shrieked a delegate in a red dress, with the zeal of a rock star fan. “I’m so honored to meet you, I’m so proud, you make us all proud.”
San Antonio Mayor Julian Castro is making history – he is the first Latino to deliver the keynote spoke at his party’s convention.
There was just one little problem – this was not Julian. It was his identical twin brother, Joaquin.
“It happens all the time,” he said with a smile and amusement.
Delegate Cid Wilson, who is part of President Obama’s advisory board on the Latino Museum, said he makes that mistake when he happens to be an event where both brothers are.
“I told him how much I admired him and his accomplishments at one event,” Wilson said. “Then he said ‘No, I’m his brother.’”
He gets stopped constantly and praised for his work as mayor and now, on his selection as keynote speaker.
“They’re just identical,” Wilson said.
Delegate Diana Martínez of San Antonio says she learned how to tell the difference.
“The ring,” she said. “You look at the left hand, Joaquin does not have a wedding ring.”
Elizabeth Llorente
Single Mom's Take Charge...of DNC Leaders
They have torn through barricades and reached the pinnacle in politics – and this week they’ll be headliners at the Democratic National Convention. They are San Antonio Mayor Julian Castro, Los Angeles Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa, former President Bill Clinton and the star of this week – President Barack Obama.
So what, besides smarts and sheer gumption, do these headliners have in common?
They were raised by single mothers, whom they credit with being a force in their lives.
Castro, for his part, has been very vocal about the role of his mother -- Rosie Castro, a longtime activist for Mexican American rights -- in his success.
Their moms must be so proud.
Elizabeth Llorente
Follow us on twitter.com/foxnewslatinoLike us at facebook.com/foxnewslatino