Vote in the Austin Chronicle Poll

by: Texas Obama Volunteers

Fri Aug 22, 2008 at 07:18:11 AM CDT

In 2006, before Barack Obama had announced for president, Texans for Obama started as a small book club at El Sol y La Luna on South Congress.  Our all-volunteer group grew quickly, and we organized some of the biggest rallies in the country.  We have never been a formal group and exist only online and at neighborhood watering holes like Scholz Garten and Victory Grill.  Our diverse network of volunteers has worked hard over the last year, and we should be proud of the movement we've helped build.  

Now it's time to vote.  Not in November, but in August.  

The annual Austin Chronicle Best-of-Austin Awards are up for grabs.  For the "Grassroots Movement" category, Texans for Obama humbly asks for your vote.  The deadline to vote is September 2, so vote today and spread the word to your friends.

Thanks to all our wonderful volunteers who have helped make a difference.  There's less than 75 days left, so keep up the good work!

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POLITICS AND PERSONALITIES:
Austin Booster - Eugene Sepulveda
News Story - 22,000 person Obama rally at Auditorium Shores
State Legislator - Mark Strama
Council Member - Mike Martinez
Unsung Behind-the-Scenester - Alexa Wesner & Kirk Rudy
Public Service - Travis County Democratic Party
Nonprofit Group - Sierra Club
Activist - Ian Davis
Local Politics Blog - Burnt Orange Report
Local Politics Blogger - Karl-Thomas Mussleman
Environmentalist - Lee Leffingwell

MEDIA:
Local Blogger - Katherine Haenschen
Local Blog - Austinist
Radio Talk/News Host - David Kobierowski

FOOD AND DRINK:
Bar Staff - Scholz Garten
Neighborhood/Dive Bar - Victory Grill
Best-Kept Secret - Torchy's Tacos

SERVICES:
Recording Studio - Another Option Productions
Barbershop - Wooten