The Texas Blue: News
McCain in New Orleans
Tue, 06/03/2008 - 7:02pm
John McCain is giving a speech in New Orleans in an attempt to reintroduce himself to America and lay claim to some other political real estate than the plot George Bush lives on. Spoiler Alert: He thinks Barack Obama isn't really in favor of change we can believe in, and he's going to tell you that at the end of every paragraph.
Stream of Superdelegates
Tue, 06/03/2008 - 4:07pm
Obama is picking up a few superdelegates per hour, and Chuck Todd and Russert have said several times that a bunch of supers will keep their promises to the Clinton campaign and not endorse before the voting is over, but will then immediately endorse Barack Obama after the polls close in Montana. I'm not sure there's any way for Obama to not hit the big number tonight.
Effectively Ending the VeepStakes
Tue, 06/03/2008 - 3:02pm
...and now the Associated Press is reporting that she is 'open' to being Barack Obama's running mate. Today is a day of fast, big news. Also, delegate count update coming soon.
Over Already?
Tue, 06/03/2008 - 1:47pm
The Associated Press is calling the Democratic primary for Obama, saying he has "effectively clinched the nomination" today. This isn't how I expected to be reporting this, but there it is.
Update: It seems like the generally accepted story now is that Clinton will concede, but she won't be doing it tonight.
LaRouche, Etc. (Updated)
Tue, 06/03/2008 - 1:22pm
LaRouchePAC is back on the scene just ahead of this week's Texas Democratic Party State Convention, brandishing a press release detailing a request for support and / or an endorsement from TDP Vice Chair Roy LaVerne Brooks. Brooks is running against incumbent TDP Chairman Boyd Richie for that leadership position.
UPDATE: Apparently the press release was wrong. Post updated with new information.
McAuliffe Says
Tue, 06/03/2008 - 1:13pm
Terry McAuliffe told CNN today that Senator Hillary Clinton is 'absolutely not' going to concede the race to Senator Barack Obama tonight.
Supporting Your Party's Nominee: You're Doing It Wrong
Tue, 06/03/2008 - 9:00am
I have never been a fan of McCain's half-cocked idea to suspend gas taxes because I believe it purports to treat a minor symptom while ignoring a major disease. However, McCain and I don't agree on much, so that wasn't a surprise. However, I was surprised to see the sitting Republican Vice President call it a 'false notion.' That has to sting.
The End Of An Era
Tue, 06/03/2008 - 8:09am
In case there was any doubt: no matter what, there will be no more primary elections after today. South Dakota and Montana represent the last of the contests. As for the nomination, the final decision date on that remains to be seen.
Is it just me or have the last 6 months felt like two years?
Kennedy Surgery Successful
Mon, 06/02/2008 - 2:33pm
The doctors performing surgery on Senator Ted Kennedy this morning have announced that the operation was a success.
Clinton to Speak from New York Tomorrow Night
Mon, 06/02/2008 - 1:13pm
Senator Hillary Clinton has invited top-flight donors, supporters, and staff members to join her in New York tomorrow night for her speech after the polls close in Montana and South Dakota.