Tomorrow's Democrat: Who Could Run in 2016? -- PICTURES - NationalJournal.com

The speech given by Castro was reminiscent of the 2004 convention speech given by Obama.  Very smooth and hypnotizing delivery wrapped around words that said very little, were often untrue and perhaps meant to distribute feeling to the listeners.  Given the history of this kind of speech we need to be vigilant and insure that we don't make the same mistake again.

Tomorrow's Democrat: Who Could Run in 2016? -- PICTURES - NationalJournal.com

Tomorrow's Democrat: Who Could Run in 2016? -- PICTURES

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By Brian Resnick

Updated: September 5, 2012 | 10:09 a.m.
September 4, 2012 | 5:23 p.m.

Is it too early to be thinking about the 2016 presidential race?

Perhaps, but along with some familiar names like Hillary Rodham Clinton, there is an emerging crop of Democrats whose careers will be worth following. By getting to know this next generation, we can get a sense of where the national political landscape is heading.

Here, National Journal compiles a list of rising party stars and old hands who may breathe new life into the Democratic Party.