The Texas Blue: News
Dems Want Hillary To Stay In It
Tue, 03/04/2008 - 8:58am
A new Washington Post - ABC poll of Democratic voters shows that a significant majority of them want Clinton to stay in the race if she wins Ohio or Texas. I rarely ever agree with Tucker Carlson, but yesterday he made the argument that it is very difficult to justify someone dropping out immediately after they win a state like Ohio. If she wins Ohio and the popular vote in Texas, I don't think there's anyway this ends tonight. If all she has to hang her hat on is winning the popular vote in Texas, the ground is more shaky but in that case everything gets very complicated very fast.
Too Close To Call?
Tue, 03/04/2008 - 7:55am
Expectations for today's elections being the end of all things have been lowered because the results may be too close to be decisive, with both camps saying they will press on. Alternatively, MSNBC is convinced the chances for tonight's results to wrap things up are decent and presents some possible scenarios.
Estimated Turnout: 3.3 Million
Tue, 03/04/2008 - 6:57am
When was the last time you could say that most of the people you know are voting?
Executive Problems Down South
Mon, 03/03/2008 - 9:15pm
This isn't American political news, but it is rather interesting: Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez has pulled a Reagan of sorts by reportedly funding FARC rebels in Colombia. Troops are moving and things could get complicated with revolucion constantly in the air.
Let's Talk About the Weather
Mon, 03/03/2008 - 8:17pm
Via TPM, it looks like the weather in North Texas tonight will be a dumbed down version of what Ohio can expect tomorrow - snow, freezing rain, and eleven other things that can dampen turnout are in the forecast for the Buckeye State on Texhio Tuesday. Which candidate is helped by a low turnout in Ohio?
Video: Senator Obama's Closing Remarks in Fort Worth
Mon, 03/03/2008 - 4:14pm
Earlier we had Senator Clinton wrapping up her Dallas rally on Saturday. For the contrast, here's Senator Obama ending his speech in Fort Worth last Thursday night, after the jump.
Video: Senator Clinton on "Cleaning House"
Mon, 03/03/2008 - 2:52pm
A funny moment that got the crowd going from Clinton's appearance at Fair Park in Dallas on Saturday after the jump.
Video: Senator Clinton's Closing Remarks at Fair Park
Mon, 03/03/2008 - 1:55pm
In this clip, Senator Clinton finishes her speech at Fair Park Coliseum in Dallas on Saturday. Video after the jump.
Medvedev Wins Russian Presidency
Mon, 03/03/2008 - 1:33pm
In case you hadn't seen it already, Putin prodigy Dmitry Medvedev won a fake election to become Russia's next president. Vladimir Putin will still be running everything as the new prime minister, though. So if you're a fan of Bond Villains Who Are Also Heads of State (And / Or Government), look to Russia.
Some Quick Campaign Updates
Mon, 03/03/2008 - 11:56am
A few stories of interest and a short report from a Clinton media conference call after the jump.