The Texas Blue: News
Secret Meetings
Fri, 06/06/2008 - 8:00am
In case you had any doubt that the primaries are wrapping up and that the message and directive will be about unity, Barack Obama and Hillary Clinton sidestepped the press and got together for a meeting last night to talk about how to best move forward towards November.
Blogger's Caucus Pretty Raucous
Fri, 06/06/2008 - 7:00am
By the way, the Blogger's Caucus at Cedar Door was terrific - great turn out, a good time, and even some free hooch (which went pretty fast.) I hope someone puts up some pictures today so I can point you to them. You can also keep up with the blogging coverage of the convention at the Texas Progressive Alliance Caucus '08 page.
A Shyamalan-Esque Twist
Fri, 06/06/2008 - 6:48am
The rumor for several days had been that David Van Os might run for TDP Chair. And then he wasn't. Then he probably was. Then he absolutely totally wasn't. However, later on into last night I saw the stickers, so of course it must be true now, and permanently. That's the way these things work: once someone has campaign stickers they are in it for good.
David Van Os Running for State Chair
Thu, 06/05/2008 - 8:37pm
Reporting from multiple boots on the ground at the state convention has it that David Van Os will, as was rumored, be running for state chair. He and ex-vice chair Roy Laverne Brooks will be running against incumbent chair Boyd Richie.
May You Live in Exciting Times
Thu, 06/05/2008 - 5:14pm
Just back from a few hours at the convention hotel in downtown Austin. I need to get into my nice clothes for the events this evening, but first I'll share some observations after the jump.
Convention Travel Day
Thu, 06/05/2008 - 1:36pm
Things have been light around here today because the convention begins tonight and most of us are on the road. I've made it to Austin and the scene around the Hilton is jumping with press and the hardcore day-early crowd. More soon.
Clinton To Endorse Obama Friday
Wed, 06/04/2008 - 5:16pm
Every news outlet on Earth is now reporting that Senator Hillary Clinton will suspend her campaign and endorse rival Senator Barack Obama on Friday. The quotable quote of the day comes from friend of the show and all-around witty gentleman Congressman Charlie Rangel:
“We pledged to support her to the end,” said Representative Charles W. Rangel, a New York Democrat who has been a patron of Mrs. Clinton since she first ran for the Senate. “Our problem is not being able to determine when the hell the end is.”
The VeepStakes Continues
Wed, 06/04/2008 - 8:37am
You're going to see plenty of lists with possible Democratic running mates for Barack Obama in the coming days. CNN has one out this morning that is reasonably thorough, and it will suffice until Chuck Todd inexorably drops the science replete with the required Obama electoral map restructuring.
"The Lime Green Monster"
Wed, 06/04/2008 - 8:00am
I thought John McCain's speech last night was terrible, and not even from a partisan / policy perspective. I thought the delivery and the presentation were bad, the language was poor, and just... man, it was just generally terrible. As it turns out, I am not alone in that feeling.
Barack Obama Clinches Nomination
Tue, 06/03/2008 - 7:35pm
NBC is calling it. CNN is calling it. The numbers add up and the contest is over: Illinois Senator Barack Obama is the Democratic Party nominee for President of the United States. The Associated Press has the advance text of his victory speech to be delivered later tonight.