Texas Primary
Texas will actually matter this year in the nation’s selection of its presidential candidates, maybe more so on the Democratic side than the Republican. So, let’s talk politics.
I’ve been thinking about whom Dallas County will support on March 4, and I admit to uncertainty. Forced to guess, though, I think a majority of our county will select Barack Obama for the Democrats and Mike Huckabee for the Republicans. And I wonder when campaign signs will begin popping up in PC yards.
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Since no one is commenting, I think maybe Overheardians would rather talk about pot. Actually, I saw on the news last night that the good people in 75205 gave more to McCain than any other Republican candidate. Maybe that’s because Parkie mom Alison McIntosh is leading the fundraising efforts for McCain - she’s stayed with him through thick and thin. That is good old-fashioned loyalty. How refreshing!
Charles, I saw my first bumper sticker of this political season last April. It was an “Obama for president” sticker on the back of a new mercedes 500S at Germany Park.
Interesting observation, James, but in keeping with what I’m reading about Obama’s demographic. He appeals more to upper-income professionals than does Hillary, at least so far. I wonder if Ron Paul has much support in the PC
If Hillary is the candidate will she ask Obama to be her VP? I’m thinking yes. If Obama is the candidate, I doubt he will ask Hillary to be his VP w/Bill waiting in the wings. Who would you like to see as VP other than Hillary? Or would you all like that combo? Let’s all go out on the 4th and vote for the candidate of our choice - it will make a difference!
Sandy, I may be wrong, but I don’t see Obama or Hillary choosing each other as a running mate, or at least either one of them agreeing to do it if asked. I think Bill looms too large in either situation. As for McCain, assuming he gets the Republican nod, I’m thinking maybe Huckabee would be his running mate.
It sure is exciting to consider the possibilities, kind of like the sporting event of which the Cowboys deprived us.
I liken this presidential race to the last season’s BCS football rankings. One never knew which college football team would be ranked number one only to lose the following Saturday. Same goes for these primaries and caucuses.
By the way, Kersten, in addition to Alison McIntosh’s efforts for McCain, HP’s Mark Iola is a leading fundraiser for Obama. I’m sure there are other PC residents in the mix, too.
Let’s see, how should I put this? Um, go Hillary!
1. On the republican side, McCain will be the nominee. Has an unsurmountable delegate lead that is mathematically almost impossible to top. Huck looks good for vp.
2. Dont see an Obama/Clinton or Clinto/Obama ticket but among dems. that would be the dream ticket. Aint over yet. After all the primaries and caucuses there is a scenario in play that shows a virtual deadheat.
Will come down to the superdelegates.
3. Yes there are other pc politicos in the mix.
4. Interesting article by michael barone in the u.s.news and world report -delegates from puerto rico could decide the dem. nominee. Imagine a US territory not a state playing a decisive role in selecting the next president.
Don’t know whether Ron Paul has much support in the Park Cities, but he has the Huffines’ castle at Crescent and Byron covered, literally. Several large Ron Paul signs have been there for months. They coexisted with a nativity scene for a while.
Meant to say Crescent and Cowper. (All those poets begin to sound the same.)
I do think McCain will be the Republican nominee, but I wouldn’t be shocked if Huckabee won Dallas County, or even Texas.
according to the FEC year end report, Ron Paul has raised $29,985.76 from the park cities:
75205 - $22,635.76
75225 - 7,350.00
The plot thickens. Time is reporting this morning that Mitt Romney is dropping out of the race.
With Romney dropping out, the field is now wide open for Ron Paul.
Withh Romney in the race the probability of McCain being the republican nominee is 93% now that Mitt has suspended his campaign, the percentage is 99.9% that McCain is the nominee. Game, set Match.
It was interesting, the other day, George Stephanopolous said that if Hilary gets the nom, she needs Obama as a running mate to win. If Obama gets the not, however, the converse is not true - he’d be better off not having her as a running mate if he wants to win.
So Huckabee won Kansas today. Now he’s just being annoying to McCain. This could be fun.
GO RON PAUL!
Ron Paul is the only Republican candidate to carry a message that resonates with the American people, his thoroughbred anti-war and anti-big government stance, but the establishment press have done their level best to keep Paul in the shadows while lying in claiming that every participant featured in last week’s debate was pro-war.
Ron Paul is the only Republican candidate to have voted against the Iraq war.
Ron Paul is the only Republican candidate who will not seek to lead the U.S. into a military confrontation with Iran, something also that Democrats Obama, Clinton and Edwards have all vowed to keep “on the table.”
Ron Paul is the only Republican candidate who is not compromised while the likes of Giuliani and Romney have more skeletons in their closet than a fancy dress boutique. He holds true conservative values unlike the vehemently pro-abortion Giuliani and Romney.