The Democrats are in Texas!!!!

[judy]

This is impressive Marilyn! Democrats in Texas is not a common occurrence.

I love the energy that the young people are showing up here in this primary. I think they're generally for Obama. This is not Generation X! They really care. It reminds me of the 60's, when we (the youth) took over and changed things forever.

I think that's how it should be. The younger generation will be the ones whose children will be growing up in America. It should be very important to them what happens here.

I'm glad your daughter got to be part of it!

[Marilyn]

They are saying Obama may actually carry the state. The latinos in the valley and El Paso are more traditional and will vote for the "old guard", i.e. Hillary. The younger latinos, 26 and under, in the cities like Houston, San Antonio, Austin & Dallas are favoring Obama.

Some people are saying that Hillary's comments at the end of the debate last night were the beginnings of her concession statements. She's making peace. I'd heard that she was in it for all or nothing. That if Obama is nominated she would never settle for being his VP. I'm not so sure that is the case. She is expressing respect for him and I believe she may want to be the VP. If she waits and tries to run again, she will be 4 years older, and it won't be as easy for her then. It's almost like now or never!!

I think Obama/Hillary would have a better chance than Obama/Edwards.

Poor old Ron Paul.

Oh, by the way.......they grabbed a 1995 Dodge farm pickup for a spur of the moment platform for Bill Clinton when he did his speech on Wednesday. He was supposed to speak indoors, but there were so many people they moved outside & his aids got permission to use the first available American made pickup. They are calling it PICKUP TRUCK ONE this morning in the paper. The farmer who owns the truck has quite a story to tell his grandkids.

[Marilyn]

Here's a pic of Clinton on the truck. 503-rg_clinton_022008124.highlight.prod_affiliate.31.jpg


They're calling him Hillary's Pickup Man!!

[judy]

Aren't these interesting times?

We have a woman, an African American, a not so conservative Republican all running for President, and now, Bill Clinton, in Texas, on a pick=up truck!

I know a lot of you do not like him, but I have to admit that Bill is one sexy man! A friend of mine saw him speak and said that he has such charisma it's weird. I'm not saying that I approve of what he did with the Monica!

[Marilyn]

Originally Posted by judy

... and now, Bill Clinton, in Texas, on a pick=up truck!

And none of the rednecks shot him!!! Guess there were too many Latinos around. Could have been another Alamo for the rednecks.

[Marilyn]

Just had to post on here again. We're over run with Democrats. There are celebrities passing through either campaigning for Hillary or Obama. There was a message on the answering machine from Obama wanting everyone to vote early. Both of them have been all around the area speaking here and there. Obama was at Texas State Univ. this week and caused Melissa problems getting around campus to her classes because of all the security and news crews.

The thing I was concerned about is happening. Some of the Republicans who voted early are crossing over and voting for Hillary because they think McCain will have a better chance of beating her. This is one reason that I really think, and I'll say it again, all the primaries need to be on the same day in the entire country. It's just not right the way it is taking place.

I don't know if we've every had this much attention. We went downtown earlier this evening and I noticed that the GOP headquarters is right next door to the law office of the head of the Democratic party here. Isn't that crazy!!!

[AngieDoogles]

Originally Posted by Marilyn

Just had to post on here again. We're over run with Democrats. There are celebrities passing through either campaigning for Hillary or Obama. There was a message on the answering machine from Obama wanting everyone to vote early. Both of them have been all around the area speaking here and there. Obama was at Texas State Univ. this week and caused Melissa problems getting around campus to her classes because of all the security and news crews.

The thing I was concerned about is happening. Some of the Republicans who voted early are crossing over and voting for Hillary because they think McCain will have a better chance of beating her. This is one reason that I really think, and I'll say it again, all the primaries need to be on the same day in the entire country. It's just not right the way it is taking place.

I don't know if we've every had this much attention. We went downtown earlier this evening and I noticed that the GOP headquarters is right next door to the law office of the head of the Democratic party here. Isn't that crazy!!!

Wow, that's frustrating! I personally don't think that should be allowed, but what can you do?

I have to admit that I'm one of those people that hasn't gotten really into politics yet. I voted last time, but I really need to learn more about everything. I still don't fully understand what makes someone a republican or a democrat. And I don't know fully where I fall when it comes to those lines. It really is starting to interest me this year though. I've been taking the candidate tests to find out whose views are close in line with mine. And I have been following all the articles about the election coming up. It's going to be an interesting year, that's for sure!

[Janet]

Quote from Judy...

I know a lot of you do not like him, but I have to admit that Bill is one sexy man! A friend of mine saw him speak and said that he has such charisma it's weird. I'm not saying that I approve of what he did with the Monica!

I agree with you on this one Judy, he is a very handsome man...I don't approve of what he did either, but I still don't think he deserves to be thrown to the wolves, like some think.

Thanks Angie! I've always liked that line. I've always found that culture to be so poetic too, so I would be curious to know if it was something Disney made up for the movie, or if it could be a real quote from that someone of that area.

I was pretty young when Bill was in office. I always found it funny that what he was remembered for was his indiscretions. I guess it was the fact that he lied, I dunno, lol. Your private life becomes so much more public when you're in the public eye.

I think this is going to be the most exciting election I can remember (at least, it has been so far!) We'll either have the first black, the first woman, or the oldest president!

I agree that the primaries should be held, if not at the same time, then at least maybe all in the same month. In Pa, we don't get to vote until April! Although there has been talk that Pa might be the deciding state for the democrats.

In Pa, you are registered Democrat or Republican. In the primary, you can vote ONLY for your party. So for example, if you're a registered democrat and you like McCain-you can't vote for him. But in the election, obviously, you can vote for anyone.

I never actually saw President Clinton speak, but I'm told he has the same charisma as JFK.