Texas and Ohio, prepare to have your asses kissed...

[derby378]

I don't think either Clinton or Obama is going to come out of Super Tuesday with a commanding lead. That means your state will no longer be taken for granted by the Democratic frontrunners. Whether you live in Akron or Austin, Dallas or Dayton, prepare to have Democratic candidates showing up on your front door, begging for your vote.

Celebrate. Ohio and Texas are no longer on the primary hinterlands - we're gonna be front and center come early March.

[SallyMander]

1. I'm already dreading the onslaught of campaign ads...

:hi:

[catagory5]

2. Texas is Clinton country!!!

Houston is where I live and Clinton love is way big

[SallyMander]

4. Well... i'm in Ohio

but i think HRC is up in the polls here. We'll see!

[Jennos20]

7. Hell yeah it is!

Especially in South Texas! Go Hillary!

[okasha]

31. Hillary will bring out

the Ann Richards Democrats, the Hispanic vote, and all the Republican women who lie to their husbands about who they actually vote for.

[Blue_Roses]

11. but Austin is Obama country

they'll kick ass there with the young vote...meanwhile up here in DFW, right-wingers will still be looking for Bush on the ballot:eyes:

[tammywammy]

13. I'm in the DFW area

It's Obama Country up here. :)

[Jennos20]

25. I disagree with you

There are ALOT of young Clinton Supporters in Austin. Present company included. You should never assume anything..

[Hutzpa]

17. Doubt that, Houston is

big on GoBama, he came to Houston last summer and tore the place
up, 22000 folks showed up at the rally.

[derby378]

19. I think Dallas and Houston are too close to call

Dallas has some heavily organized Hillary supporters, but I'm also noting a lot of groundswell for Obama around these parts.

[chascarrillo]

3. I'm caucusing in WA this weekend...

... and if you asked me a month ago if I thought my vote would count, I'd thought you were pulling my leg.

[underpants]

5. Va is a week from tonight

I wonder what if anything will happen around here

[NoPasaran]

6. Looking forward to it

WASHINGTON — Sen. Hillary Rodham Clinton today challenged Sen. Barack Obama to meet in four Democratic presidential debates before the March 4 primaries in Texas and Ohio — including an event scheduled for Feb. 28 in Houston.

Obama, of Illinois, did not immediately commit to travel to Houston to take on Clinton just five days before what could be a crucial Texas primary.

As voters in 22 states went to polls in the primary avalanche known as Super Tuesday, Clinton, of New York, called on her Democratic rival to agree to the debates.

"Senator Clinton has enjoyed the opportunities to debate and the chance to get her message out," said Mark Penn, Clinton's chief strategist, in a conference call with reporters. "Voters ought to have the opportunity to see these two candidates compete against each other in a one-on-one setting."

http://www.chron.com/disp/story.mpl/nation/5515009.html

[derby378]

14. Hometown bias on my part, but they should debate in Dallas

There's a practical angle to a Dallas debate. Back in 2006, Democrats achieved a near-total sweep of local elected officials, and this year they plan to follow suit with state and Federal representatives.

[blogslut]

8. yeehaw

:hi:

[rucky]

9. And I welcome them to my doorstep.

as long as none of you asshats here show up.

[OzarkDem]

10. Hillary and Bill have both been here already

Obama is reported to be bringing his top campaign staff to town this week.

http://blog.cleveland.com/openers/2008/02/obama_readies_ohio_machine.html

It will be time to extract some promises for breast cancer.

[derby378]

20. The more details the candidates give, the better

I say we make them both work for it.

[OzarkDem]

21. Hillary knows our agenda; Bill supported it when he was in office

It would be a huge relief to see that happen again.

One of our employees (and a good friend) passed away yesterday from breast cancer at the age of 45. She and her 15 yr old daughter were living on $700 a month. We were helping her pay her phone bill. It makes me physically ill how we treat people in this country. I'm just sick of it. I know Bill would do something about it, I hope Hillary would too.

[derby378]

22. As long as it translates into health CARE and not health INSURANCE

It's a sticking point with me, but then again, I work at a hospital.

[OzarkDem]

23. Breast cancer activists know the difference

even better than you guys do.

[derby378]

24. I can't argue with that...

I've also participated in two Komen Race for the Cure events, and every time I pass the high school cheerleading squad as they're cheering us along the route, I always start with the tears.

We, as Americans, deserve so much better than what we've been getting. On that, I think we have an accord.

[OzarkDem]

32. BTW , Komen is a GOP organization

Bush recently appointed the founder to a job in the State Dept. Those of us in the movement consider them the Paris Hilton of breast cancer groups - lots of money, lots of fluff, nothing of substance to back it up. That's why you don't see many Dems aligned with them.

[MagickMuffin]

36. Hey OzarkDem, What group would you suggest for giving donations?.?.?

My niece passed away last November from breast cancer, she was 31. The family suggested making donations to Komen, but we had reservations about the group, and haven't sent them any money.

If there is a better organization that would benefit from the donation, then by all means let me know.

Thanks for the info.:hug:

[OzarkDem]

37. National Breast Cancer Coalition

Here's their web site; they do great work in public policy and research and health care advocacy. They're run by breast cancer survivors and provide training to put breast cancer activists in decision-making positions for research, health care and legislative advocacy.

http://www.natlbcc.org/

Its also the home of the Virginia Clinton Kelley fund, begun by Big Dog, whose mother died from breast cancer. Big Dog did more to eradicate breast cancer during his two terms than any other president before and since. Some great speeches and interviews with Virginia at this link:

http://www.stopbreastcancer.org/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=717#PresidentCouncil&Itemid=84

[derby378]

38. Good to know - thanks!

:hi:

[Catherine Vincent]

12. Great!

I'm in Texas. I think the nominee is usually wrapped up by the time Texas votes.

[cloud75]

30. this is the first time that i can remember that our votes will count for something

even in the presidential election our votes don't matter because we are democrats.

[lastliberalintexas]

15. On the repub side, Ron Paul

will probably make a surprisingly strong showing down here. Even in Dem areas, I see Paul signs *everywhere*. His supporters are extremely active and motivated, and I wouldn't be surprised if he is finally in the top 3.

Otherwise, I am glad I don't watch much tv, otherwise I'd probably be throwing things at the set over the next few weeks. The only thing worse than the Clinton-Obama wars on DU are the Obama-Clinton wars on tv. :)

[derby378]

16. Ron Paul has become the Mike Gravel of the GOP

Strong - even fierce - grassroots support, but somehow it just won't translate into votes.

I'm predicting a footrace between McCain and Huckabee in Texas.

[lastliberalintexas]

18. Perhaps

The people who might otherwise have voted for him might fear "wasting" their votes and instead try to actually decide the nominee. But of the admittedly few Paul supporters I know, I must say that they are as loyal and dedicated to the cause as the Edwards people. I really won't be shocked if he does well (and by well I mean double digits as opposed to what he's pulled so far- I don't think he could win).

But I have been wrong before. Rarely, but it does happen. :)

[VolcanoJen]

26. As an Ohioan.....

... I'm really looking forward to bringing home my state for Obama.

:bounce:

BRING IT!!!!!!!

[cloud75]

27. IM READY GO CLINTON this from a blue county!!!!!

[jmm]

28. I read something recent claiming Mass would've

been better off if we hadn't moved the primary to Super Tuesday this year. I think it was pretty dead on because as much as some may feel they have more of a voice voting earlier situations like this can easily arise where the race isn't "decided" by early February.

[andyrowe]

29. Ready in Dayton!

:bends over:

[TexasObserver]

33. There's a lot of excitement for Obama in Texas

He can win here. He has plenty of time, and he'll win more states than he loses between now and then, probably twice as many.

[susanr516]

34. Bending over in Corpus Christi

Where Hillary is the clear favorite.

[More Than A Feeling]

35. Maybe this whole primary season will help the rest of the nation

get over its jealousy of Iowa and New Hampshire. We sure weren't anything special this time around except for the one brief moment when it looked like John Edwards might have a chance.

[mod mom]

39. I signed up to work a visibility event in Ohio for Obama and am in the process

of organizing a house party for him as well.

[Avalux]

40. I will be actively working for Obama here in Texas. Gonna be a busy month!

:applause: