Early Voting Closes Today
Unless you’re one of those that prefers to vote “el mero dia,” early voting closes at 7PM today. Some of you may see me recycling some of my clients’ signs (and stealing some from non-clients whom I support since some didn’t bother to put up signs in my neck of the woods). Early voting saw a couple of good jumps, so I expect Friday to be busier than any other day. What does this mean for Tuesday?
Early voting has been trending toward 50% of the turnout in recent elections. In 2006, 33% of the the 30K who voted in the Dem Primary voted early. This time around, word is we’re doing 10,999% better, or whatever number has been thrown around. I see it another way–we’re doing single digits compared to 2008! Anyway, keep voting!
Hidalgo County Still Looks Good
Hidalgo County is voting at 29% of 2008s numbers–not bad. When we start debating which areas of Texas deserve a new Latino-heavy Congressional seat, Hidalgo County will have something to offer–as well as the ability to elect a Latina/o candidate!
The Latino Conservative Fantasy
A poll done by the Dallas Morning News found that 1/2 of Texas Latinos are “conservative.” Here’s where the GOP can stop salivating, though: 64% identify with the Democratic Party and 70% approve of President Obama’s job. I guess there’s conservative and then there’s conservative. Perhaps they want to conserve the Democratic Majority? Perhaps they want to conserve Democrats’ hold of the White House and Congress? Quien sabe!
And Where has LVDP Been?
The article mentions: Sen. Leticia Van de Putte, D-San Antonio, said the poll hints at a little-noticed facet of Perry’s political persona: He doesn’t frighten Hispanics because he often visits their communities, and he distances himself from immigration hard-liners in the GOP.”
Didn’t she read that Rick Perry just got endorsed by the Minutemen? If Bill White and Democrats actually used that, perhaps they could energize a few brown folks!
MARCH FOR AMERICA
The fight continues for Comprehensive Immigration Reform and the leadership in DC is going to listen on March 21st when thousands march on the Lincoln Memorial at 1PM. Sign up to march today: http://bit.ly/bdBeBX.
Lisa’s Love Affair With the Primary
Well, Lisa Falkenberg’s love affair with the Democratic Primary continues this week with a second-guess of lawyerly abilities of at least two Democrats running for criminal benches who were unopposed in the Primary.
In defense of my friend Kathy Cheng, whom I wholeheartedly support, I will say a few things:
- Re: the Club names– It’s a DEMOCRATIC PRIMARY, Lisa. Opposed or not, a candidate should show a commitment to her/his political party and show that they will show up to club meetings to meet the activists who work to elect them.
- Re: The Experience Thing. Cheng is an experienced attorney who knows the law. She has represented her clients effectively and with vigor. She has the experience to be a good referee of the legal process, while interpreting and enforcing the law fairly and justly. Much like it doesn’t take a “former DA” to be a criminal judge, it doesn’t take someone who lives in a criminal courtroom, either.
- From actually speaking to Cheng, I gathered that she is not only bright, but has a clue about serving, rather than just being one of the “anointed.”
And the criminal bar should be interested in ensuring justice for their clients; or better yet, they could actually get involved in the process of recruiting candidates–but that might piss off the sitting judges who appoint them to cases, huh? Or is that a reality the media avoids?
