Let's predict which State House districts we'll take from Rs this year.

crispini

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Mon Feb-20-06 03:19 PM
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Let's predict which State House districts we'll take from Rs this year.

Edited on Mon Feb-20-06 03:19 PM by crispini

I think we've got a good chance in 107.

I also think Katy will win the special election in 106.

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NoPasaran

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Mon Feb-20-06 03:23 PM
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1. We took 48 last week

I truly believe that 47 is ours this fall.

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acmejack

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Mon Feb-20-06 03:34 PM
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2. We'll have to keep 48.

They spent a ridiculous amount of money in losing, I'm sure they'll be back.

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NoPasaran

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Mon Feb-20-06 03:56 PM
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4. They're stuck with Ben The LOOOOOOOOOOZer

They might as well use their money to roll doobies.

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jobycom

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Mon Feb-20-06 11:21 PM
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10. He lost by 16 points in a district that has was drawn to go Republican

that's a terrible sign for him personally, and it should send shivers down the spines of all Republicans. I doubt he has any chance in November. I do hope Howard is planning for a dogfight anyway, though.

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theredstate

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Mon Feb-20-06 03:46 PM
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3. I vote for Juan Garcia - HD 32

Gene Seaman is ripe for the picking. Seaman underperformed by 4% in the last contested election. Given that Juan Garcia has a great resume and background, there is libertarian candidate in the race, that Seaman has given Garcia tons of ammo (see clip) and that Seaman is only tolerated by the Republicans (they think he's creepy and has no leadership appointments), I am betting on Juan Garcia.

He can win with our help. Contribute and http://electjuangarcia.com/home/index.php?location=Volunteer">Volunteer.

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TexasLinda

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Mon Feb-20-06 05:36 PM
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6. When's Juan going to start campaigning in Nueces County?

I've talked to the Democratic precinct chairs in his district and they haven't been asked to blockwalk or do mail outs. Of course, Juan doesn't have an opponent in the primary so he doesn't need to spend time or money to get Democrats to the polls on March 7th. Also, HD32 is heavily Republican, so maybe Juan wants to concentrate on getting their votes in November as an alternative to creepy Gene.

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theredstate

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Mon Feb-20-06 05:47 PM
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7. Nueces County has to be focused

because HD 32 is only in a portion of that county. The bulk of the district comprises of Calhoun Co., Aransas Co. and San Patricio Co. I think you are right. Juan wins by getting Democrats, Republicans and Independents to vote for him.

Check out the http://www.house.state.tx.us/members/pdf/districts/32.pdf">map of the district.

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sonias

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Mon Feb-20-06 04:08 PM
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5. We'll take HD47 also in Travis

From the R's. Terry Keel gave up the seat, it's an open seat. We will win it!

Sonia

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Melissa G

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Mon Feb-20-06 08:40 PM
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8. We NEED to Take 47. We gotta kick these R's outta Travis county

So we can Keep Austin Weird and get the right kind of representation to do it right!

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jobycom

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Mon Feb-20-06 11:23 PM
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11. Who is running in that one? I haven't been paying any attention this year

aside from my own district. (48! :woohoo: )

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NoPasaran

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Mon Feb-20-06 11:30 PM
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13. Four candidates in the Democratic primary

The real race is between Jason Earle (my guy) and Valinda Bolton. This is a district that the Democrats didn't even bother to contest in 2004!

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jobycom

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Mon Feb-20-06 11:55 PM
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14. Related to Elizabeth and Ronnie? I should know

but I'm not sure. :-)

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NoPasaran

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Tue Feb-21-06 12:36 AM
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15. Yes

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mcd1982

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Mon Feb-20-06 10:32 PM
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9. h-town

I hope that Ellen Cohen knocks out Martha Wong...

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WestHoustonDem

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Mon Feb-20-06 11:29 PM
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12. We've got a great candidate in 133

I think she's got a great shot if the "moderate" Repug doesn't win the primary.

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