Category: Politics and Elections

Texas Democratic Election a Primary/Caucus Hybrid, requires an extra trip to the polls

Texas Democratic Election a Primary/Caucus Hybrid, requires an extra trip to the polls

I’d like to thank Bryan who attended an Obama meeting last night, and Rep. Eddie B. Johnson who sent an email, for providing me with some information that I did not know. I was planning to early vote for the Texas Primary, but it looks like in order for my...

CONGRESSWOMAN EDDIE BERNICE JOHNSON ENDORSES BARACK OBAMA FOR PRESIDENT

CONGRESSWOMAN EDDIE BERNICE JOHNSON ENDORSES BARACK OBAMA FOR PRESIDENT

Congresswoman Eddie Bernice Johnson who represents Texas Congressional District 30 has endorsed Senator Barack Obama in the Democratic Presidential race. In a statement sent to Dallas South, Rep. Johnson explains how she came to her decision. Senator Obama’s campaign has generated interest in young Americans who have never before been...

Super Delegates’ importance grows, Obama trails Clinton among Democratic elite

Super Delegates’ importance grows, Obama trails Clinton among Democratic elite

Hillary Clinton has about a 2 to 1 advantage in Super Delegates in the Democratic Primary. Super Delegates are leaders of the Democratic Party who will cast a vote at the 2008 convention in Denver. The 842 unpledged “super-delegates” comprise nearly 40 percent of the number of delegates needed to...

Great Night For Obama

Great Night For Obama

Late night with Super Tuesday and all so I don’t have much. But it was a great Live Blog, thanks for those who came in to participate. Let’s do it again soon. Obama did extremely well, pulling out Missouri who some had projected for Clinton. I’m thinking that by in...

On the Eve of Super (Duper) Tuesday, excitement/axiety abound

On the Eve of Super (Duper) Tuesday, excitement/axiety abound

Elizabeth said it best in a recent comment on Dallas South. Her comment was “As an Obama supporter, I’m so nervous and so excited all at the same time!” Like Elizabeth I’m an Obama supporter. Like Elizabeth, I’m excited. And like Elizabeth, I’m nervous. My hope is that Super Tuesday...

CONGRESSWOMAN JOHNSON TO HOST CONSUMER SURVIVAL WORKSHOP

CONGRESSWOMAN JOHNSON TO HOST CONSUMER SURVIVAL WORKSHOP

Washington DC – (Thursday, January 31, 2008) –  Congresswoman Eddie Bernice Johnson, a Senior Member of the Texas Congressional Delegation, will host a financial survival day workshop on February 9, 2008 in Dallas. North Texas area homeowners, students, parents, and all interested in learning more about important educational tips for the most common financial...

Sponsored Post: Judge John Creuzot and former Judge Eric Moyé Endorsed in Democratic Primary by Dallas Morning News

Sponsored Post: Judge John Creuzot and former Judge Eric Moyé Endorsed in Democratic Primary by Dallas Morning News

DALLAS, Jan. 25, 2008 – The Dallas Morning News weighed in this week on two Dallas County Democratic Primary judicial races, giving the nod to current Criminal District Court 4 Judge John Creuzot in his re-election bid. The paper also endorsed former Judge Eric Moyé for the 14th Civil District...

Gina McCauley interviews Rev. Jesse Jackson about 2008 Presidential race for Essence Magazine

Gina McCauley interviews Rev. Jesse Jackson about 2008 Presidential race for Essence Magazine

Our sister in blog Gina McCauley of What About Our Daughters has landed an exclusive interview with Rev. Jesse Jackson.  The interview comes on the heels of Barack Obama's decisive victory in the South Carolina Primary.  Let me say that I am extremely proud of Gina and the work that...

UPDATE:Caroline Kennedy to endorse Barack Obama in New York Times Op/Ed “A President Like My Father”

UPDATE:Caroline Kennedy to endorse Barack Obama in New York Times Op/Ed “A President Like My Father”

CNN and MSNBC report Caroline Kennedy Schlossberg will endorse Barack Obama for the Democratic Presidential nomination.  The endorsement will appear via a New York Times Opinion piece on Sunday. I finally found the Kennedy/Schlossberg endorsement.  Here are some of the highlights: OVER the years, I’ve been deeply moved by the...