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txaslftist (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Mar-06-08 10:41 AM Original message |
Why Obama Won the Caucuses, From My POV: |
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MercutioATC (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Mar-06-08 10:59 AM Response to Original message |
1. Kudos for chairing your caucus responsibly and knowing the rules. |
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txaslftist (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Mar-06-08 11:33 AM Response to Reply #1 |
3. Well, a lot of precincts don't even have chairs. |
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txaslftist (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Mar-06-08 03:42 PM Response to Reply #1 |
23. There are still a lot of Dem Precincts in my area that don't have ... |
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d.amber (126 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Mar-06-08 11:07 AM Response to Original message |
2. ty for the report |
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txaslftist (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Mar-06-08 11:35 AM Response to Reply #2 |
4. We had about 50 people show up to caucus. The GOP had 5. |
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thevoiceofreason (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Mar-06-08 11:39 AM Response to Reply #4 |
5. I am a precinct chair also |
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txaslftist (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Mar-06-08 11:44 AM Response to Reply #5 |
7. We caucused 12 or 13 in 2004; 50 in 2008. |
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txaslftist (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Mar-06-08 12:24 PM Response to Reply #5 |
11. My precinct also has a heavy republican history... |
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ginnyinWI (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Mar-06-08 11:39 AM Response to Original message |
6. but you've left me hanging-- |
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txaslftist (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Mar-06-08 11:44 AM Response to Reply #6 |
8. My wife agreed with me to caucus for Obama at the last minute. |
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txaslftist (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Mar-06-08 11:45 AM Response to Reply #6 |
9. doop |
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txaslftist (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Mar-06-08 11:45 AM Response to Reply #6 |
10. doop |
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joshcryer (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Mar-06-08 12:26 PM Response to Original message |
12. You illustrate just why caucuses are easy to buy. |
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txaslftist (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Mar-06-08 02:10 PM Response to Reply #12 |
14. Pay staffers at a caucus? |
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Justitia (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Mar-06-08 03:43 PM Response to Reply #14 |
24. Ignore him, his candidate is losing so he's desperate. Hello from a fellow TX Dem & previous chair. |
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txaslftist (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Mar-06-08 03:51 PM Response to Reply #24 |
25. I've been seeing a lot of these "Obama stole the caucuses" posts. |
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Justitia (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Mar-06-08 03:55 PM Response to Reply #25 |
26. Yes, they totally ignore that the caucuses reward loyal Democrats who actively participate, yet they |
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txaslftist (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Mar-07-08 10:46 AM Response to Reply #26 |
27. And it's easy as pie to become a precinct chair, too. |
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hisownpetard (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Mar-06-08 12:28 PM Response to Original message |
13. Very interesting. Thanks for working for the party and being so diligent. |
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txaslftist (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Mar-06-08 02:11 PM Response to Reply #13 |
15. It's a lot of fun. I recommend it. |
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TexasLady (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Mar-06-08 02:16 PM Response to Original message |
16. While our precinct was heavily for Obama |
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txaslftist (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Mar-06-08 03:14 PM Response to Reply #16 |
18. We had problems getting enough sign in sheets, too. |
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Mme. Defarge (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Mar-06-08 02:16 PM Response to Original message |
17. K&R! |
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txaslftist (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Mar-06-08 03:25 PM Response to Reply #17 |
19. Thanks very much. |
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berni_mccoy (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Mar-06-08 03:27 PM Response to Original message |
20. Clinton's campaign has been a disaster. They have not paid attention to ANY of the rules and have |
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txaslftist (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Mar-06-08 03:40 PM Response to Reply #20 |
21. All I can say is that Obama's ground game in Texas was right where it should be. |
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txaslftist (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Mar-06-08 03:40 PM Response to Reply #20 |
22. Ach! dupe |
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