Hispanic vote crucial in Texas' Democratic primary

[Clinton Crusader]

Hispanic vote crucial in Texas' Democratic primary
02/11/2008
By KELLEY SHANNON / Associated Press


It's known as President Bush's home turf, a red state, Republican ruled.

That familiar image of Texas is turning a shade of blue with its March 4 Democratic presidential primary and the legions of new, urban and minority voters choosing between Sens. Barack Obama and Hillary Clinton.

Hispanic support is crucial for Democrats in Texas, where 228 delegates are up for grabs and Latinos could comprise up to half of Democratic votes on primary day.

The Clinton and Obama campaigns are beginning to hit Texas hard. Clinton will campaign in El Paso on Tuesday and San Antonio, Corpus Christi and the Rio Grande Valley on Wednesday to shore up her Hispanic support. Her campaign also planned to begin television ads in Texas in Spanish and English.

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Obama, who Garcia said would visit Texas later this month, will have to fight to overcome years of groundwork laid
by the Clinton family.

Former President Bill Clinton is so popular in South Texas that his photograph hangs in many Mexican restaurants, an honor often reserved for favorite local politicians or a portrait of Our Lady of Guadalupe, Mexico's patron saint.

Hillary Clinton boasts of her own ties to Texas Democrats, dating back to her work for the ill-fated George McGovern presidential campaign in 1972.

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[judaspriestess]

1. San Antonio is Clinton country

due to Henry Cisneros being appointed a cabinet position. Its unfortunate he had to step down but he is still beloved in SA. (60% Hispanic)

Now I havne't lived there for quite a while but I don't forsee the Obama explosion happening in SA.