Obama opening 10 field offices in Texas

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Riding Super Tuesday Momentum, Obama Builds Strong Grassroots Organization in Texas
by Sam Graham-FelsenWednesday, February 06, 2008 at 05:02 PM
CHICAGO, IL – One day after winning a majority of delegates and states on Super Tuesday, the presidential campaign of Senator Barack Obama today announced it planned to capitalize on that momentum by building a strong, statewide grassroots operation in Texas. In the days to come, the campaign will open 10 field offices in every region of the Lone Star State.

“We’re building a robust, statewide grassroots operation here in Texas, so we can have the foundation in place to capitalize on the momentum Senator Obama has after winning the most states and the most delegates yesterday,” said newly-tapped Obama state director Adrian Saenz. “Our campaign has enjoyed tremendous success by building organizations that harness the talent and energy of Americans who are responding to Obama’s vision for uniting our country to change Washington. We intend to do the same thing right here in Texas.”

Saenz, a highly regarded Texas political operative who will direct the campaign’s activities in Texas, will be joined by senior aides who played a leading role in Obama’s early primary and caucus victories.

Mitch Stewart, who will serve as the Texas Field Director, directed Obama’s field program in the Iowa Caucuses that resulted in a record-setting turnout and historic victory last month.
Eureka Gilkey, who will serve as the Texas Political Director, was the state director of Obama’s blowout victory in yesterday’s Georgia Democratic Primary. Obama defeated Clinton in the state by a margin of 67%-31%.
Josh Earnest, who will serve as the Texas Communications Director, filled the same role in Iowa, managing the campaign’s message and press strategy.
Obama has already been endorsed by a number of leading Texas Democrats including US Reps. Al Green and Eddie Bernice Johnson, Former Dallas Mayor Ron Kirk, State Senator Rodney Ellis and State Reps. Juan Garcia, Mark Strama and Dora Olivo.

“We’re pleased to have the support of so many Texans and look forward to working closely with them over the next 27 days to deliver a large number of Texas delegates for Barack Obama on the night of Tuesday, March 4th,” Saenz said.

http://texas.barackobama.com/

[harun]

1. Awesome, give Texas some Love Obama and you will probably

get some back.

[Unsane]

7. agreed

[Ishoutandscream2]

2. My state is going to play a big role in all this

Many thought it would be over on Super Tuesday. I know my candidate is out of the running, but it is neat to see that my home state is going to be a big player in the choosing of our candidate.

[Unsane]

5. I think it's great that the democratic candidates have a real reason to campaign in TX

[NJSecularist]

3. Anybody hear that sound?

That was the sound of Mark Penn shitting his pants.

[Unsane]

6. lol

[Avalux]

4. Woo hoo! I'm fired up and ready to go. Texas will be Obama Country.

:hi: