Dallas voters could decide Democratic presidential nominee

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Dallas Morning News
Dallas voters could decide Democratic presidential nominee
Delegate-rich region attracting candidates' attention

Monday, February 18, 2008

The Dallas area and its bounty of delegates could dictate the outcome of what's shaping into a tactical brawl between Hillary Rodham Clinton and Barack Obama in the Texas presidential primary. And the Democratic contenders have responded by opening offices, holding volunteer rallies and using surrogates to take their message to North Texas voters.

State Rep. Barbara Mallory Caraway of Dallas whipped up enthusiasm at a Fair Park rally Sunday for Barack Obama, part of an emphasis on the Dallas-Fort Worth area.

With early voting for the March 4 Texas primary beginning Tuesday, the politicking is expected to accelerate.

Mr. Obama has identified the state's urban centers as his Texas base and must perform well here to stay ahead of Mrs. Clinton in the delegate race.

Mrs. Clinton, relying heavily on the Hispanic vote to win the state and blunt Mr. Obama's momentum, must make further inroads in Dallas or risk having her advantage in other parts of the state nullified.

So in an area nationally known as a bottomless ATM, it's Dallas-area votes, not cash, that could determine who wins Texas and ultimately the Democratic nomination.

Dallas Morning News 2/16/08
Barack Obama bringing campaign to Dallas-Fort Worth

Saturday, February 16, 2008

Wednesday appearance comes a day before debate in Austin

Barack Obama will make a much-anticipated visit to the Dallas area on Wednesday as he barnstorms through Texas before next week's Democratic debate.

The campaign didn't announce the time or location of the Dallas stop. Local organizers said several options were being considered, including a rally at American Airlines Center or Fair Park.

Obama Dallas:
http://new.obamadallas.com/
The official GRAND OPENING of the Dallas Office of Obama for America will be Tuesday, February 19th at 3:00 pm. The office is located at 1409 S. Lamar, Suite 011. This is the Southside on Lamar building. It is VERY easy to access, and just a stones-throw from downtown.

Come on Dallas!

Sonia