A Texas congressman has withdrawn his endorsement of Julián Castro in favor of Joe Biden.

Rep. Vicente Gonzalez, 52, a Congressional Hispanic Caucus member who represents a slither of southern Texas near Castro’s hometown of San Antonio, chalked up his decision to Democrats needing “to consolidate behind a candidate who is sure to beat Donald Trump” rather than encouraging the historically large 2020 presidential primary field.

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