Another insiders view from TX

[Clinton Crusader]

This is from a Bellevue, WA woman who went to Texas to work for Hillary.
Talk about dedication! From Washington State to TEXAS!!

Hi Y'all,

After traveling all morning, I arrived in Austin at 1:45 pm today and was busy at work at the Hillary Headquarters by 2:30 pm. They didn't waste any time getting my assignments to me. The Headquarters is in sort of an industrial area next to a discount furniture outlet, not what I had expected, but perfectly suitable. It is an organized chaos of very excited Hillary supporters. Phone banking is going on with a different sort of a script than what is online. Apparently Bill Clinton was here
yesterday and helped to inspire the troops.

There are so many people here who love Hillary. I was out at an early vote location today recruiting voters, and so many people honking their horns giving me the "thumbs up" sign (I'm assuming "thumbs up" means the same thing here in Austin as it does in Seattle).

Most of the voters here are unaware of the way delegates are apportioned in Texas. Two-thirds of the delegates are awarded according to the results of the voting primary. Then, as soon as the polls close on Tues, Mar 4th, a caucus convention is held at each precinct. One third of the delegates are awarded according to the caucus results. An important effort is underway to educate people about the importance of caucus and there is a lot of confusion about that. There is also "early voting" -- which is voting at specified locations. The last day for early voting is tomorrow, Fri, Feb 29th, so we will be out in force trying to get
people to vote early and encourage them to show up for caucusing on Tues, Mar 4th.

I have had the most wonderful partner today (and hope to get her tomorrow). Her name is Graciela. She is a powerhouse and an inspiration to me. She has made me feel so welcome in Texas and said I can't go home without making sure I get the best Mexican food in Texas, so we'll go there one evening this week.

People have been arriving from all over the last few days. I have met other volunteers from Florida, Tennessee, Maryland, Massachusetts, Colorado, Oregon, California, and Nevada. The mood is electric and everyone exhibits an absolute determination to get this job done.

One of the ways I have been most helpful is talking to supporters about our experiences at the caucus in Washington. Graciela is now going to bring an extra "5" people with her. I emphasized it would probably be a lot easier to bring extra bodies who will vote for Hillary than to try to convince others at the caucus.

I am inspired being here, the weather is beautiful, the people are beautiful, and there is no place I would rather be right now. I'm
tired because I have been up since 3:30 this morning. My offer still stands for anyone who would like to join me. I am in a room
at Homestead Suites with a refrigerator, microwave, and small stove.

I better get in bed and get rested up. Tomorrow we staff the early voting locations and shuttle people to the polls. Tomorrow is
the last day for early voting, so this is an important time.


Keep you the phone calls -- it is an invaluable contribution.

Cathy Wittel

[Freida5]

1. Thank you for the update. Great post!!

[anamandujano]

2. I've been getting calls from various phone bankers and when I tell them

that I already voted for her, they are so sweet when they say "Oh, thank you."

I wasn't going to the caucus because I didn't feel like I wanted to go out at night (I have a limp) but it's close to my house and 6:30-7 is still kind of light. So, I will be going.

I hope it's not too much of a rough and tumble.