The heavens opened. Trump gave a presidential sounding response to the tragedies of the week. Knowing he could not be trusted live, the campaign made a video, allowing retakes and editing. Score one for the campaign.
Then came Sunday. After floating General Michael T. Flynn as a possible VP choice, Trump placed his as their spokesperson on one of the morning talk shows. Hillary used Congressman Joaquin Castro. Castro had the tougher job. He had to respond to questions about FBI Director Comey's criticism of Clinton's email practices. The campaign had him prepped. He answered thoughtfully and carefully, never veering off message. Flynn, not so much. The campaign bungled his introduction to the American people. He struck out on soft balls.
A man who served this country deserved better.
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Sunday, July 10, 2016
Saturday, March 5, 2016
Messing with Texas
Each election cycle Democrats gaze longingly at Texas, with her high percentage of eligible hispanic voters, than decide she is out of their league. Not just her large population, but her great size, make Texas an expensive date.
Nearly 28% of eligible Texas voters are latino, a higher percentage than in California.
Because of better out reach and voter suppression by Texas Republicans, than their impotent California counterparts, voting results are very different. Fewer Texas hispanics register or vote, and those who do favor Democrats by a smaller margin. Fear of failure is self fulfilling. Democrats have under funded Texas, surrendering before the first vote is cast.
Often forgotten are Texas blacks who make up nearly 12% of the Texas voting age population. After also subtracting the 6% "other," caucasians make up only 54% of eligible voters.
Trump may embolden Democrats to puff up their chest and chat up Texas. His intemperate remarks could change everything. Hillary should go all in by placing either of the very talented Texas based Castro brothers on her ticket, and doing it early.
Trump will not spend money to block pre-convention efforts to register and persuade blacks and hispanics. Even if the effort fails, it may succeed. Republicans will need to spend general election money to protect usually safe turf. Democrats may pick up a few much needed House seats.
Nearly 28% of eligible Texas voters are latino, a higher percentage than in California.
Because of better out reach and voter suppression by Texas Republicans, than their impotent California counterparts, voting results are very different. Fewer Texas hispanics register or vote, and those who do favor Democrats by a smaller margin. Fear of failure is self fulfilling. Democrats have under funded Texas, surrendering before the first vote is cast.
Often forgotten are Texas blacks who make up nearly 12% of the Texas voting age population. After also subtracting the 6% "other," caucasians make up only 54% of eligible voters.
Trump may embolden Democrats to puff up their chest and chat up Texas. His intemperate remarks could change everything. Hillary should go all in by placing either of the very talented Texas based Castro brothers on her ticket, and doing it early.
Trump will not spend money to block pre-convention efforts to register and persuade blacks and hispanics. Even if the effort fails, it may succeed. Republicans will need to spend general election money to protect usually safe turf. Democrats may pick up a few much needed House seats.
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