The Democrats are in Texas!!!!

[Marilyn]

Here's a pic of Clinton on the truck. 503-rg_clinton_022008124.highlight.prod_affiliate.31.jpg


They're calling him Hillary's Pickup Man!!

[judy]

Aren't these interesting times?

We have a woman, an African American, a not so conservative Republican all running for President, and now, Bill Clinton, in Texas, on a pick=up truck!

I know a lot of you do not like him, but I have to admit that Bill is one sexy man! A friend of mine saw him speak and said that he has such charisma it's weird. I'm not saying that I approve of what he did with the Monica!

[Marilyn]

Originally Posted by judy

... and now, Bill Clinton, in Texas, on a pick=up truck!

And none of the rednecks shot him!!! Guess there were too many Latinos around. Could have been another Alamo for the rednecks.

[Marilyn]

Just had to post on here again. We're over run with Democrats. There are celebrities passing through either campaigning for Hillary or Obama. There was a message on the answering machine from Obama wanting everyone to vote early. Both of them have been all around the area speaking here and there. Obama was at Texas State Univ. this week and caused Melissa problems getting around campus to her classes because of all the security and news crews.

The thing I was concerned about is happening. Some of the Republicans who voted early are crossing over and voting for Hillary because they think McCain will have a better chance of beating her. This is one reason that I really think, and I'll say it again, all the primaries need to be on the same day in the entire country. It's just not right the way it is taking place.

I don't know if we've every had this much attention. We went downtown earlier this evening and I noticed that the GOP headquarters is right next door to the law office of the head of the Democratic party here. Isn't that crazy!!!

[AngieDoogles]

Originally Posted by Marilyn

Just had to post on here again. We're over run with Democrats. There are celebrities passing through either campaigning for Hillary or Obama. There was a message on the answering machine from Obama wanting everyone to vote early. Both of them have been all around the area speaking here and there. Obama was at Texas State Univ. this week and caused Melissa problems getting around campus to her classes because of all the security and news crews.

The thing I was concerned about is happening. Some of the Republicans who voted early are crossing over and voting for Hillary because they think McCain will have a better chance of beating her. This is one reason that I really think, and I'll say it again, all the primaries need to be on the same day in the entire country. It's just not right the way it is taking place.

I don't know if we've every had this much attention. We went downtown earlier this evening and I noticed that the GOP headquarters is right next door to the law office of the head of the Democratic party here. Isn't that crazy!!!

Wow, that's frustrating! I personally don't think that should be allowed, but what can you do?

I have to admit that I'm one of those people that hasn't gotten really into politics yet. I voted last time, but I really need to learn more about everything. I still don't fully understand what makes someone a republican or a democrat. And I don't know fully where I fall when it comes to those lines. It really is starting to interest me this year though. I've been taking the candidate tests to find out whose views are close in line with mine. And I have been following all the articles about the election coming up. It's going to be an interesting year, that's for sure!

[AngieDoogles]

Originally Posted by Gwen

I have to admit that I'm one of those people that hasn't gotten really into politics yet. I voted last time, but I really need to learn more about everything. I still don't fully understand what makes someone a republican or a democrat. And I don't know fully where I fall when it comes to those lines. It really is starting to interest me this year though. I've been taking the candidate tests to find out whose views are close in line with mine. And I have been following all the articles about the election coming up. It's going to be an interesting year, that's for sure!

This is off topic, but I just wanted to say that I love your signature line! Mulan is one of my favorite movies and that was a good scene.

[Janet]

Quote from Judy...

I know a lot of you do not like him, but I have to admit that Bill is one sexy man! A friend of mine saw him speak and said that he has such charisma it's weird. I'm not saying that I approve of what he did with the Monica!

I agree with you on this one Judy, he is a very handsome man...I don't approve of what he did either, but I still don't think he deserves to be thrown to the wolves, like some think.

Thanks Angie! I've always liked that line. I've always found that culture to be so poetic too, so I would be curious to know if it was something Disney made up for the movie, or if it could be a real quote from that someone of that area.

I was pretty young when Bill was in office. I always found it funny that what he was remembered for was his indiscretions. I guess it was the fact that he lied, I dunno, lol. Your private life becomes so much more public when you're in the public eye.

I think this is going to be the most exciting election I can remember (at least, it has been so far!) We'll either have the first black, the first woman, or the oldest president!

I agree that the primaries should be held, if not at the same time, then at least maybe all in the same month. In Pa, we don't get to vote until April! Although there has been talk that Pa might be the deciding state for the democrats.

In Pa, you are registered Democrat or Republican. In the primary, you can vote ONLY for your party. So for example, if you're a registered democrat and you like McCain-you can't vote for him. But in the election, obviously, you can vote for anyone.

I never actually saw President Clinton speak, but I'm told he has the same charisma as JFK.

[Janet]

I need some help here.....what in the heck are 'super delegates' and when did they come into being? Never heard of them before this election.

There are so many things that need to be changed in our election process and I'm afraid that in the end, not making these changes will be our downfall.

[Marilyn]

Originally Posted by Janet

I need some help here.....what in the heck are 'super delegates' and when did they come into being? Never heard of them before this election.

There are so many things that need to be changed in our election process and I'm afraid that in the end, not making these changes will be our downfall.

I totally agree. The Super Delegates seem to function like the Electoral College. And here in Texas, Hillary has kicked up a controversy. After the primary on Tuesday, the Democratic Party in Texas holds precinct caucases. The caucases have input into the election results over and above the votes of the citizens. They call in their caucus results to a central location Tuesday evening. If Hillary is not pleased with the results, she may consider a lawsuit.

So in the primaries, we vote, then a caucus can change our vote. At the convention, the Super Delegates vote, and they can change the popular vote. At the general election, the Electoral College can go against the popular vote. Something is wrong with this system!!!!!

And Catlover, I think your system in PA would be a good idea. The way we do it here in Texas is manipulative. Hubby suggested that if you vote in a party's primary, you should have to vote for their candidate in November. That would stop the crossovers.

[AngieDoogles]

Originally Posted by Janet

I need some help here.....what in the heck are 'super delegates' and when did they come into being? Never heard of them before this election.

There are so many things that need to be changed in our election process and I'm afraid that in the end, not making these changes will be our downfall.

Voters don’t choose the 842 unpledged “super-delegates” who comprise nearly 40 percent of the number of delegates needed to clinch the Democratic nomination.

The category includes Democratic governors and members of Congress, former presidents Bill Clinton and Jimmy Carter, former vice president Al Gore, retired congressional leaders such as Dick Gephardt, and all Democratic National Committee members, some of whom are appointed by party chairman Howard Dean.


These super-delegates don’t have superhuman powers, but unlike rank-and-file Democrats, they do automatically get to cast a vote at the convention to decide who the party’s nominee will be.

Although dubbed “unpledged” in Democratic Party lingo, the super-delegates are free to come out before their state’s primary and pledge to support one of the presidential contenders.


On Tuesday Maryland Sen. Barbara Mikulski announced she was supporting Sen. Hillary Clinton and three weeks ago, New Jersey Gov. Jon Corzine declared that he's also backing her. These aren't mere endorsements; these are actual votes putting Clinton two steps closer to the number of delegates needed to secure the nomination.


Snippets from THIS article.

[yorkiemalt]

Originally Posted by catlover

I think this is going to be the most exciting election I can remember (at least, it has been so far!) We'll either have the first black, the first woman, or the oldest president!

I agree that the primaries should be held, if not at the same time, then at least maybe all in the same month. In Pa, we don't get to vote until April! Although there has been talk that Pa might be the deciding state for the democrats.

In Pa, you are registered Democrat or Republican. In the primary, you can vote ONLY for your party. So for example, if you're a registered democrat and you like McCain-you can't vote for him. But in the election, obviously, you can vote for anyone.

I never actually saw President Clinton speak, but I'm told he has the same charisma as JFK.

Same in NJ...you must be registered either Democrat or Republican to vote in a primary but we're not seperated to vote. Wonder if I had pushed a Clinton/Obama button what would have happened? Does the vote not count? Can't imagine how they'd enforce that Catlover unless you actually have different voting booths.

President Clinton is an excellent speaker. I remember when he was President listening to him and being mesmerized by his speeches.

No, we don't have separate voting booths. Each time we vote, we have to sign a registration (they have an alphabetical list of every person registered to vote in the district) Then, in the primaries-they must have some kind of button or something that can control the individual voting booth. Because when I go in, it won't LET me vote for any other party.

I'm not sure how it works for independents, though. I don't know if they can vote for ANYONE or for NO ONE!!! JessLeo might know-she's from Pa, and she is REALLY into politics!!!