In light of tonight's debate, it is nice to have some new poll data. IVR and KXAN don't necessarily tell us anything new with their most recent results — the race is still a statistical tie, and might even be getting closer, if you can believe — but it does reinforce what we already knew. Both candidates are going to have to stomp the earth to break out here in the Lone Star State, and tonight provides them with an opportunity to do just that.

After a long walk, a long line, and a long hallway, I'm here in the filing room. I'm gonna have some thoughts on yesterday and a few pictures for you here in a minute. Back soon.

John McCain had a pretty rough day yesterday — but then again, so did the New York Times.

4:58 Last question: the questioner has a little brother with spina bifida; what would Clinton do for him? Chelsea points out that fully funding Medicare would allow his brother to get the care he needs, and getting everyone universal health care would make those costs more affordable. Chelsea hopes everyone votes for her mom, and is adamant: "Early vote! Early vote!" before leaving to applause.

1:45 PM - George: Well, it's a little over ten minutes after the close of the event, and of course, there are still folks around the convention center — much to the consternation of the event staff, I'm sure. I was working the floor, so Josh probably got a better vibe of the press impression than I, but it seemed to me many in the press was pretty much in shock at Barack getting applause for blowing his nose. It does seem like something out of a joke — like something that one would say intending hyperbole, and not something that one would actually see happen. The candidate could basically do no wrong with this crowd. Word is that he'll be making another appearance next week in Fort Worth, which we'll also be covering. And of course, I'll also be liveblogging the Clinton event today at 3:30 at the University of North Texas. Thanks for following along with us, everybody.

More primaries yesterday, and more sweeps for Obama and McCain.

Obama keeps the streak alive in Wisconsin and McCain continues to solidify his lead and his case for the nomination. Exit poll info here.

Yesterday was seemingly a bigger day in international news than American politics, and the leading stories concerning major change were Kosovo's independence from Serbia and the Pakistani elections.

A hot news item you are likely to see later today concerns the endorsement of John McCain by former President George H. W. Bush.

For this episode of On The Record, we speak with Katelyn Patterson, deputy finance director for the Texas Democratic Party.