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The least likely Obama supporter ever, and for the least-likely reason

March 5th, 2008 · No Comments

by Mehgan Sellers
Saturday night I walked the “Gayborhood” of Houston with a GLBT-for-Obama sticker on my back—and I didn’t even know it.
Let me tell you how it got there.
Standing in line at Starbucks on Montrose, I was approached Obama supporter Rebekah Lee. She walked up to me, put her hand on my shoulder, and asked […]

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Tags: Democrat · Texas

Clinton Takes Texas Despite Low Visibility

March 5th, 2008 · No Comments

by: Jennifer Ware, Mehgan Sellers & Philip Pirwitz
The past week in Texas has been a whirlwind of activity for the presidential candidates as well as for the numerous candidates in down-ticket races. With the Democratic presidential race in particular so closely tied, Texas was home to countless rallies, press events, canvassing efforts and house parties […]

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Tags: Austin · Barack Obama

Bush backs McCain

March 5th, 2008 · No Comments

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After last night’s win in Texas, President Bush has officially endorsed Sen. John McCain.  In an e-mail to supporters, McCain said:
Last night, we did it. We won the Republican nomination. It was a long, up and down journey, but we stuck together, spoke honestly to the American people, and our steadfast determination has paid […]

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Tags: John McCain · Republican