The 2008 presidential field at-a-glance

[srmom]

The word on the street here in Texas (at least at my primary voting spot) is that MANY republicans are voting for Hillary to keep her in the race. The line to vote democrat was twice as long as the repub line, and there were neighbors who I know are not dem leaning who were in it.

It will be interesting to see how it plays out.

[UGAalum94]

Originally Posted by srmom

The word on the street here in Texas (at least at my primary voting spot) is that MANY republicans are voting for Hillary to keep her in the race. The line to vote democrat was twice as long as the repub line, and there were neighbors who I know are not dem leaning who were in it.

It will be interesting to see how it plays out.

I saw one blog story last night that suggested that Ron Paul might be more likely to keep his congressional seat than he otherwise might be because many of the more mainstream Republicans who are attracted to voting for his primary opponent are more concerned about voting in the Democratic primary.

[PeppyGPhiB]

Originally Posted by srmom

The word on the street here in Texas (at least at my primary voting spot) is that MANY republicans are voting for Hillary to keep her in the race. The line to vote democrat was twice as long as the repub line, and there were neighbors who I know are not dem leaning who were in it.

It will be interesting to see how it plays out.

Just a question about this. Is this even possible? In Texas do people have to register by party? I live in a state where party registration is not required, so the Democratic party does not honor our primary votes in assigning delegates - they use our state caucus instead, because people attending those proclaim to be Democrats and may be identified publicly as such. They do this so they can avoid the very situation you describe; they only want Democrats choosing the Democratic party nominee. If you must register by party in Texas, are you saying that people registered as Republicans can still vote Democrat? (in some states where you register by party, I think you're only offered the ballot of your party) If so, why does the Democratic party accept the primary vote in Texas, but not in some other states?

[bluefish81]

Don't most states let you switch your affiliation the day of the vote? They could switch to Democrat and then switch back to Republican I guess. I'd be curious if they'll all come back for the caucuses since Texas is doing the primary/caucus thing and there are delegates up for grabs in both parts of it.

[UGAalum94]

I don't know how this works in Texas, but in Georgia you declare which party's primary you are voting in the day of the election and you get that ballot. (and the DNC still counts Georgia primary votes; you don't have to be registered any other way than general voter registration*.)You only get to vote in one, of course, but if it's worth it to you to vote against Hillary in the Democratic primary rather than for a Republican or against Huckabee rather than for a Democrat, you can do it. (Republicans "crossing party lines" was said to have played a role in Cynthia McKinney not being elected the last time she ran.)

Even if you have to register as a member of the Democratic party in advance in Texas to vote in the Democratic primary/caucusy thing they've got going on , if you really thought it was important, I can see people doing it. It's not as if a party representative can see into your heart to judge why it is that you want to vote Obama or Hillary.

And in the general, everybody gets the same ballot, so you wouldn't have to switch back until the next time you wanted to vote in the Republican primary.

* I can see why it would be a little weird for any person to be able to pick a given party's candidates, but for so long it was the case in most of Georgia that all the locally elected folks would be elected in the Democratic primary since no one ran as a Republican, but many of the same people wouldn't really support the Democratic candidates at the national level. Having an easy open primary was probably the most authentically democratic thing to do in terms of allowing the most people to vote.

[DaemonSeid]

http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/huckabee

[texas*princess]

Originally Posted by srmom

The word on the street here in Texas (at least at my primary voting spot) is that MANY republicans are voting for Hillary to keep her in the race. The line to vote democrat was twice as long as the repub line, and there were neighbors who I know are not dem leaning who were in it.

It will be interesting to see how it plays out.

I heard that Republicans were "crossing party lines" to vote for Obama since they didn't like Hillary... lol who knows which one or if both were true.

In Dallas, there was a record turnout... Largest since sometime in the 80's.

It looks like Hillary took Ohio, Texas & Rhode Island.... no word on the Texas caucus (sp?) winner yet....

(p.s. I love that in Texas you can vote "twice"... we call it the Texas Two Step )

[DaemonSeid]

Originally Posted by texas*princess

I heard that Republicans were "crossing party lines" to vote for Obama since they didn't like Hillary... lol who knows which one or if both were true.

In Dallas, there was a record turnout... Largest since sometime in the 80's.

It looks like Hillary took Ohio, Texas & Rhode Island.... no word on the Texas caucus (sp?) winner yet....

(p.s. I love that in Texas you can vote "twice"... we call it the Texas Two Step )

I actually have a friend who is a delelgate captain in Texas that i am interviewing for a podcast tonight....altho you all got the 2 step...she said it wasn't fun at all....hehehe

as a matter of fact..if anyone has time

click the link and vote please

http://www.misterpoll.com/polls/328197

[KAPital PHINUst]

It's down to McCain vs. Ron Paul at the GOP Convention.

This is gonna be good to watch. Make no mistake, McCain has not secured the GOP nomination. Only the delegates themselves can decide the nomination, and until the GOP Convention commences in St. Paul this September, it's still anybody's shot (including those who dropped out--fortunately or unfortunately).

[jon1856]

Originally Posted by KAPital PHINUst

It's down to McCain vs. Ron Paul at the GOP Convention.

This is gonna be good to watch. Make no mistake, McCain has not secured the GOP nomination. Only the delegates themselves can decide the nomination, and until the GOP Convention commences in St. Paul this September, it's still anybody's shot (including those who dropped out--fortunately or unfortunately).

[nittanyalum]

Originally Posted by ThetaDancer

I don't get it...

Trying to be clever --v

Originally Posted by SECdomination

Poor Osama Obama!

Succeeding at being deluded --v

Originally Posted by KAPital PHINUst

It's down to McCain vs. Ron Paul at the GOP Convention.

[ThetaDancer]

Originally Posted by nittanyalum

Trying to be clever --v

Succeeding at being deluded --v

LOL. Thanks Nittanyalum. I always like your explanations.

[KAPital PHINUst]

Originally Posted by nittanyalum

Succeeding at being deluded --v

You obviously have me confused for someone who thinks that if McCain becomes president, then this country will change for the better.

OTOH, perhaps you're right: I'm deluded into thinking that this county isn't totally incorrigible and that our fellow citizens aren't really oblivious to the fact that our nation is in serious jeopardy until it's too late, and we're all @$$ed out because we voted for a leader that knowingly and willing placed us there and cares nothing about us or what this country stands for, as long as he's fed, clothed, and has plenty of $$ in this country.

Yeah, I'm deluded into optimistic thinking--and wouldn't trade it for all the tea in China.

[nittanyalum]

Originally Posted by KAPital PHINUst

You obviously have me confused for someone who thinks that if McCain becomes president, then this country will change for the better.

Whoa whoa there, Mr. Histrionics. I'm not one of those you reference above either. I wouldn't fear a McCain presidency as much as a Huckabee or RON PAUL presidency, but DC needs too much of a shake-up to keep the GOP in the White House.

My "deluded" comment was in regards to your still clinging to any shred of hope that the GOP nomination isn't locked up. Because it is. Paul is staying in for whatever continued attention he can get and his 'presidential' campaign (and funds) are surely also helping his congressional seat run ("indirectly" of course). Mr. Fiscal Conservative. Spending people's money where it has the most impact. For him. Huh. Interesting.

[KAPital PHINUst]

Originally Posted by nittanyalum

My "deluded" comment was in regards to your still clinging to any shred of hope that the GOP nomination isn't locked up. Because it is.

It isn't locked up until the delegates have their say in September, and not a moment before. FWIW, I hope there is an upset at the convention and even if Paul loses, I hope he gives McCain a run for his money. With this happening I will get the pleasure of seeing the MSM eat crow and humble pie for dessert. Or they'll just be backpedalling like a mu'lova.

Paul is staying in for whatever continued attention he can get and his 'presidential' campaign (and funds) are surely also helping his congressional seat run ("indirectly" of course). Mr. Fiscal Conservative. Spending people's money where it has the most impact. For him. Huh. Interesting.

Paul is staying in because his supporters want him to stay in and the campaign funds are still coming in (albeit at a much slower pace). When the convention is decided or the funds and support dries up, then and only then will he concede--and not a moment before.