Wanna Go to Denver? Here's a Roadmap!

by: mariochampion

Fri Apr 04, 2008 at 09:06:46 AM CDT

As delegate lists from the County and Senate Conventions make their way to the Texas Democratic Party, people are getting ready to compete to be the warm bodies in those highly coveted seats in Denver.

Here's the handy guide to everything you need to know.

Let's make Obama's Texas victory a little $weeter

by: mariochampion

Thu Mar 06, 2008 at 13:58:16 PM CST

And, remember, if someone points out the popular vote lead for Clinton in Texas, simply agree with them and point out the popular vote lead for Obama overall.

Of course, if the mainstream journalists would press the point to Bill Clinton about his earlier firewall words, i would be a little happier.

So what else can you do while you rest up? How about a little contribution to sweeten the victory. This campaign, this movement, this urge to re-shape our country won't be led by others. It's up to us. Obama is set to announce a $50,000,000+ month, and that is pretty big. But, Texans for Obama, let's make March even bigger! Give what you can to our campaign!

Obama to spend election night in San Antonio!

by: mariochampion

Sun Mar 02, 2008 at 22:08:16 PM CST

MySA.com is reporting...

...Obama scheduled stops in San Antonio, Carrollton and Houston (for Monday Mar. 3).

Obama will spend election night on Tuesday in San Antonio, at an as-yet-unannounced location.

(h/t to Luis for the info)

Do Step 2 (of the Texas2Step) like a Pro

by: mariochampion

Fri Feb 29, 2008 at 09:56:49 AM CST

They walk you thru the forms step by step, as well as provide loads of practical advice (Bring pens, calculators, and make sure at least one supporter is there by 7pm to get the packet!)

Some key elements:
-Preparation: what to do before the convention
-Eighteen steps for conducting the precinct convention
-Practical exercises in calculation (the math part!)
-Resolutions: a few resources
-Solutions to the practical exercises

Read it, know it, share it, please!
http://bexardemocrats.org/2008PrecinctConventionTraining.html

(h/t to BOR for the post)

Obama in San Marcos, Wed, 7pm!

by: mariochampion

Mon Feb 25, 2008 at 19:21:50 PM CST

Barack Obama in San Marcos on Wednesday, February 27

Join Barack Obama at a Stand for Change Rally in San Marcos on Wednesday, February 27th.

Here are the details:

"Stand for Change" Rally with Barack Obama

Texas State University
Sewell Park
700-1 Aquarena Springs Drive.
San Marcos, TX 78666

Wednesday, February 27, 2008
Gates Open: 7:00 p.m.
Program Begins: 9:15 p.m.

The event is free and open to the public; however, space is limited and an RSVP is required.

For security reasons, do not bring bags. Please limit personal items. No signs or banners are permitted.

Public Parking: Parking will be available at the Bobcat Stadium lot (on Aquarena Springs Drive) and at the Bobcat Village commuter lot (on Mills Street). Shuttle service will begin at 7 p.m. and run through the end of the event.

RSVP at http://my.barackobama.com/page/s/sanmarcos

Early Vote Locations in Texas

by: mariochampion

Tue Feb 19, 2008 at 13:04:39 PM CST

Pass this along, with 'Send as email' link at the bottom to share this with your fellow Obama supporters.

I Voted for Obama! (everyone sign on!)

by: mariochampion

Tue Feb 19, 2008 at 07:00:00 AM CST

Leave a comment with your city, (and/or Senate District if you know it) to show your support for Sen. Obama.

let's make this the biggest thread on the internets: feel free to hit the 'Send as email' link at the bottom to share this with your fellow Obama supporters.

Precinct Captain trainings this weekend all over Texas

by: Calendar

Fri Feb 15, 2008 at 15:04:35 PM CST

If you're ready to volunteer and become a Texas Precinct Captain, then please attend one of the following training sessions.  Both trainings will take place at the campaign headquarters, located at 816 Congress Avenue.

1) Saturday - 11:30 a.m.
2) Sunday - 5:00 p.m.

Fired up!  Ready to go!

Trainings All Over Texas: http://my.barackobama.com/page/content/texastrainings

Become a Texas Precinct captain

by: mariochampion

Wed Feb 13, 2008 at 13:03:47 PM CST

Dear Texan for Obama,

Become a Precinct Captain.

My name is Adrian Saenz, and I'm the State Director for the Obama campaign in Texas.

I'm writing to remind you that the Texas primary is coming up very soon -- Tuesday, March 4th -- and to tell you how you can play a major role in our campaign in the Lone Star State.

Grassroots organizing is crucial here in Texas, and you can make a big difference in your community by getting involved now.

Sign up to be an Obama Precinct Captain:

http://my.barackobama.com/TXpr...

Texas State Students for Obama Meeting this Wednesday at 6:30 PM...

by: eric.heggie

Mon Feb 11, 2008 at 15:09:26 PM CST

Please email Eric Heggie at eric.heggie@gmail.com or call Eric at 512-216-0844 for details.

Phone Bank for Obama in Hays County during the day and evening from now to election day...

by: eric.heggie

Mon Feb 11, 2008 at 15:07:06 PM CST

Email Eric Heggie at eric.heggie@gmail.com or call Eric at 512-216-0844

Texas Latinos for Barack Obama

by: kaneandcompany

Mon Feb 11, 2008 at 04:35:13 AM CST

2008 is a very important election year. If you are registered to vote in the State of Texas - our Texas state primary is March 4th. Your vote is very important  in picking the Democratic nominee for President. I am supporting Barack Obama. Barack Obama is a man who can unite our country despite our differences in race and ethnicity, socioeconomic standing, geographical area, religious affiliation and political leaning.

Barack Obama is a man who inspires. He has rallied millions of young voters and ordinary citizens like you and I to stand up and believe that the same old Washington ways are ineffective and hurting our country. He voted against the war in Iraq from the very beginning. He has excellent plans to solve our problems regarding immigration with fairness, compassion and integrity. He is the candidate for change, the candidate who wants to do things differently in Washington.
 

There is No Such Thing as the Texas Primary Part II: Delegate Projections

by: MattTX

Mon Feb 11, 2008 at 02:08:49 AM CST

Previously we examined delegate allocation and the caucus process in Texas. The short version is that:

1. Texas has 193 pledged delegates, as well as 35 unpledged delegates
2. The Statewide Primary vote, by itself, determines no delegates and is merely a "beauty contest," except insofar as it translates into delegates elected in State Senate Districts, or through caucuses (in order to participate in caucuses, one must also have voted in the primary). It is very much possible that whoever wins the sum of the Senatorial District Primaries will not win the majority of Texas' delegates.
3. 126 pledged delegates will be allocated proportionally in 31 separate primary elections conducted in each of Texas' State Senate Districts.
4. 67 pledged delegates will be allocated through Texas' caucus system, the first round of which will be held in precincts across Texas at 7:15 PM on March 4th. 42 of these will be rank and file "at large" delegates, and will ultimately come from ordinary people who participate at their precinct caucuses, while 25 will be party leaders and elected officials (PLEOs).

Click the link below read the rest:

Obama Swag (update: 'bulk orders only')

by: mariochampion

Sun Feb 10, 2008 at 08:44:14 AM CST

the campaign is arriving in texas now, and there should be offices in the next few days/week, but they don't know what the merchandise count will be like.

if you bulk order from online (http://store.barackobama.com) you can email your receipt to awalker@barackobama.com (subject: Online order for Texas) and she will move the order to the front of the processing line. that should get it filled in a day or so, she pledges.

thanks
mario

Phone Bank and Block Walk for Obama this Friday, Saturday, and Sunday...

by: eric.heggie

Thu Feb 07, 2008 at 13:02:15 PM CST