Republicans worried about voter turnout in TEXAS...

[Blue_Roses]

Republican Party frets over turnout across state
By AMAN BATHEJA
Star-Telegram Staff Writer

The party of the elephant is hoping its members don't forget about it.
Record-breaking turnout in the Democratic primary across the state is causing concerns that a significant number of Republicans may not vote in their own party's primary.

With the much tighter presidential race on the Democratic side, some Republicans are choosing to temporarily jump ship so they can have a say in a race that is generating more excitement.

At local events, members are lecturing fellow Republicans on the importance of voting in their own primary.

Among the reasons being given are a need to support local GOP candidates and a concern that the results of some local primary races may not accurately reflect the Republican electorate if not enough party members cast ballots.

On Tuesday, the Texas Republican Party e-mailed a "Republican Voter Alert" to supporters statewide encouraging them to vote in their own party's primary.

"Voting in the Republican Primary is important to keeping Texas the conservative beacon of the nation," the e-mail said. "Your vote ensures your status as a Republican for the entire election cycle."


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http://www.star-telegram.com/local/story/500619.html

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:bounce: Think Texas is Bush country...think again:D

[Yael]

1. "Your vote ensures your status as a Republican for the entire election cycle"

What does that mean?

[fascisthunter]

9. That's What I Was Wondering (nt)

[crispini]

11. in Texas your primary vote IS your party registration.

if you vote in the D primary you have efffectively made yourself a Democrat for the next two years. Mostly pertains to runoffs, but also precludes you from holding positions in the Republican party.

[Yael]

25. 2 Years? Wow!

[WolverineDG]

2. when more dems vote in Williamson County

you know the R party is over. :bounce:

dg

[GodlessBiker]

3. It's the McBush voters they worry about. The Huckanuts will be voting in the Repug primary.

[Blue_Roses]

5. "The Huckanuts.."

:rofl: haven't heard that one yet.

[Lone_Star_Dem]

23. They're having a difficult time getting the Republicans to feel the love for McCain here

In one recent poll the Huckster was only 4% behind McCain. I believe it was 41%-45%.

"Huckanuts" :thumbsup: :rofl:

[loveangelc]

4. well obviously the Republican race is decided....

[blogslut]

6. Silly Star Telegram

They're not crossing over, they're deserting.

[Blue_Roses]

7. hey don't knock the Star Telegram...

I've seen some good garage sales in there...:D

Every Saturday morning, I'm junking.:bounce:

[blogslut]

8. I miss the Dallas Times Herald

Used to know some folks that worked there. Good people. Didn't read the Fort Worth paper that much when I lived in Big D 20 years ago.

Howdy n' stuff :hi:

[Blue_Roses]

10. you know all kidding aside...

I never read the Star Telegram till I moved to Tarrant county. I got to where I couldn't stand the Dallas Morning News-all Bush, all the time--and it got old.

Howdy to you too. Texas is a wild state right now, isn't it? :hi:

[blogslut]

13. I'm having a blast right now

:)

[Blue_Roses]

15. Are you going to the Obama rally in Ft. Worth tonight?

already people in line. I would love to go and take my kids but it doesn't start till 8pm and that's their bedtime.


The first eight people got in line at the Fort Worth Convention Center before 9 a.m. Thursday for the Barack Obama rally scheduled to start at 8 p.m.

[Blue_Roses]

16. It's gonna be PACKED!

Geeze...it's not even noon yet!

[blogslut]

17. no

I live in West Texas now.

Wow, people in line already? That is good, good news.

[Blue_Roses]

18. the last time I "camped" out in line

for something was for a new dorm room when I was a freshman in college. I can't imagine doing something like that now.

Maybe if I didn't have kids...and took a couple of books. I bet it would be fun. It's a nice day here in DFW and that in itself makes all the difference!

:D

[blogslut]

19. All my love to Forth Worth

Cow Town is gonna have a hell of a barn dance tonight. :)

[brazos121200]

12. The early voting turnout massively favors the Democrats here in Texas.

I haven't seen this since the 60's, and the Repubs here are REALLY worried what this portends for the fall. Obama will win the Texas primary next Tuesday by several points and will walk away with most of the delegates by all indications. Ohio is anybody's guess, but as far as Texas goes, Hillary needs to look elsewhere to revitalize her campaign.

[loveangelc]

24. How can you tell Obama will win TX? I heard Latino districts are up a lot....

[workinclasszero]

14. Republicans in Texas and all over the country don't yet realize

that after the fall GE they will be relegated to the dustbin of history.

Oh there will be a very few in Congress, but totally without any power.

Its all over for you boys, except the cryin!:rofl:

[Arugula Latte]

21. ...

[workinclasszero]

22. I want to be at the funeral of the GOP, so I can piss on their grave!

Nice graphic.:applause::applause::applause:

[Eurobabe]

20. Oh, they'll vote alright, just for the wrong party

Memo from Texas Repubs: Hey GOP, GO.FUCK.YOURSELVES.

It's OBAMA time.