Welcome to Texans for Obama

Summer internships now available

Click here: Download summer_2007_internships.doc

About the Internship Academy:

The Texans for Obama internship program provides an excellent opportunity for students to learn and serve through first-hand participation in the election process. Interns must devote their time, energy, and skills to help build a better America and elect a leader who will bring Americans together. Interns will work from the Texas office, and coordinate with the following departments in Chicago: field organizing, communications, political, advance, press or constituency outreach. Although we expect a great deal from our interns, the selected candidates will make a genuine contribution to helping elect Senator Obama President in 2008.

 
Applicant Requirements:

· Applicants available to continue to help the campaign through February 2008 Texas primary will be given higher preference;

· Excellent communication and interpersonal skills are necessary;

· Personal discipline and a commitment to work in a fast-paced, continuously changing, often demanding work environment;

· Prepared to work long hours while navigating and prioritizing competing responsibilities;

· Previous campaign or political experience a plus though not necessary.

 
Internship Details:

All internships are unpaid. Local housing is the responsibility of the applicant, though the campaign will help identify supporter housing insofar as is reasonably possible. Successful applicants may be placed throughout the state of Texas, and interns may be asked to change roles and locations throughout their tenure. The two-month internship starts in early June and ends in early August. Part-time internships available, but preference will be given to applicants who can work a full-time schedule. Please send your resume and cover letter stating why you support Sen. Obama to internship@texansforobama.com.

 
Internship Benefits & Responsibilities:

The 2008 presidential election cycle will be one of the most interesting elections in American history.  You will gain first-hand experience in the political arena and also build your resume. In addition, the campaign will reward interns for their hard work by inviting local elected officials and VIP's to network with the interns during weekly roundtable discussions.

Interns will participate in a broad range of office activities, ensuring a thorough and well-rounded experience. Interns should expect a balance of work that includes working independently within your department and also working with fellow interns on group projects. Tasks include but are not limited to:

· Blogging and facebook/myspace networking;

· Speaking to local Democratic clubs and tabling at community festivals/parades;

· Collecting video testimonials and recruiting letters to the editor;

· Phone calls to Obama volunteers and statewide activists;

· Optional weekend road trips to help train our statewide Meetup organizers;

· Planning a summer fundraising concert series across Texas;

· Road trip to Iowa/Chicago headquarters in early August.

 
Deadline:

To be considered for an internship, please submit your resume and cover letter by May 15, 2007. The priority deadline is May 1, 2007.

Download the Austin 4/26 Meetup Flier

CLICK HERE: Download 4.26.07 Debate watching party flier

Downtime for a good cause

Texansforobama.com is changing nameservers, and changing into a powerful community site  - diaries/journals for everyone, robust comments and discussion, recommendations, @texansforobama.com emails, and much much more.

You might experience flakiness in the next 48 hours (it is sunday night now).

see you soon,
TexansForObama.com

ps. thanks soapblox!

Si se puede!

What a great experience!

10,000 people showed up today at the Dallas City Hall for the "Mega-March for the New American Family." It was a day to celebrate multi-cultural, multi-ethnic famlies in Texas.

Lots of elected officals showed up, as well as progressives groups ranging from LULAC to the Stonewall Democrats to the ACLU.  Rep. Rafael Anchia gave an inspring speech about America being the land of opportunity.

Also, the Dallas Morning News blog noticed our Texans for Obama presence and gave us a shout-out!

Next Meetup: Thursday, April 26 at Mitchie's Gallery

Obama supporters are invited to join us to watch the first presidential debate of the year.  We'll have a potluck dinner, talk about the latest news and cheer on Obama as he embarks on an inspiring campaign for change.

Click here to RSVP to our April 26 Meetup at Mitchie's Gallery.

Download the flier spread the word!
Download 4.26.07 Debate watching party flier.doc

It's time for fresh ideas in Washington D.C.  It's time for Obama.  Keep hope alive!  Obama '08!

What:  April Meetup - Potluck Dinner & Debate Watch Party
When: 6:00pm -- Thursday February 26
Where: Mitchie's Gallery, 6406 North I-35, 78752, Suite # 2800

House parties in over 35 cities across Texas today for Barack Obama

Sen. Barack Obama has inspired a grassroots network of people who are ready to believe in hope again.  It's an exciting thing to be a part of!

There's been a Bush on the Texas ballot or in office for all but 2 of the last 28 years, and many Texans are ready for change.  We're tired of slash and burn politics.  We're tired of sound-bytes.  We don't think the world operates in black and white.

Over 20,000 Texans showed up at a rally on Auditorium shores because they believe there's still reason to hope.  And the momentum continues.  Today, Obama volunteers joined together in over 35 Texas cities for a live webcast.  In Austin, over 100 people gathered at Scholz's Garten today...two years out from Election Day 2008.  That's unprecedented grassroots support this early in a presidential cycle!

House parties across Texas

The big Obama community kick-off is less than 48 hours away.  There are events is 35 cities across Texas, so find a house party near you and watch the live webcast from Sen. Obama.
-Texans for Obama

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ABILENE, TX

Abilene Christian Univ., hosted by Chandra Lewis-Qualls
Chambers building, Room 315, 79699
RSVP here

ALLEN, TX

Tahir Malik's house
RSVP here

ANNA, TX

Jeremy Sharp's home
9489 Quantum Circle, 75409

ARLINGTON, TX

Franklin Katunda's home
74 Marsland Lane, 76001
RSVP here

AUSTIN, TX

Scholz's Garten
1607 San Jacinto, 78701
RSVP here

BRADY, TX

Tannya Lacy's home
76825
RSVP here
            

CLEAR LAKE, TX

Cathleen Sippel's home
14826 Heather Valley Way, 77062
RSVP here

COLLEGE STATION, TX

St.Thomas Epicscopal, hosted by Hannah Price
906 George Bush Dr., 77840
RSVP here

Greg Balsmeier's home
306 Robelmont Dr, 77845
RSVP here
            

CORPUS CHRISTI, TX

Chris Barrett's home
6635 S.Staples #1433, 78413
RSVP here

Noah Rappe's home
RSVP here           

DALLAS, TX

KNON Empowerment, hosted by Tunde Obazee
5353 Maple Ave #200, 75235
RSVP here

Adrian McCoy's home
1610 Gillarel Springs Ln., 75241
RSVP here

La Madeleine, hosted by Andrea Smith
5290 Belt Line Road, Suite 112, 75240
RSVP here

Lakisha Berry's home
Meadow Parc Apartments, 4811 Duncanville Rd. Apt. 906, 75236
RSVP here

FLINT, TX

Cheyenne's house
11360 Grand Slam, 75762
RSVP here

FORT WORTH, TX

Pour House, hosted by Chris Utchell
209 W. 5th St, 76102
RSVP here
            

FREDRICKSBURG, TX

Carla Lind's home
708 N. Adams, 78624
RSVP here

GEORGETOWN, TX

Guadalupe Neidigh's house
RSVP here

GRANBURY, TX

Tim Bubel's home
204 Turner Circle, 76048
RSVP here

HEWITT, TX

Daniel Hare's home
328 Crescent Drive, 76643
RSVP here

HOUSTON, TX

Mary Seymore's home
5807 Willowbend, 77096
RSVP here

Paul Perez's home
813 English Street, 77009
RSVP here

Riata Ranch, hosted by Jeremiah Carroll
10906 S Falls Ter, 77095
RSVP here

Texadelphia, hosted by Bobby Wallace
6025 Westheimer Road, 77057
RSVP here

Trey's House
520 1/2 W. Bell St., Apt. 1, 77019
RSVP here

Women's Resource Center, hosted by April Spreeman
4410 Wheeler St, 77004
RSVP here
            

HUNTSVILLE, TX

Tommy and Rachel Honea's home
Take Veterans Memorial entrance to Elkins Lake. Take a right on Broadmoor (first STOP sign). Go to next stop sign (River Oaks) and continue on Broadmoor. First street on left is Tiel Way and we are the first house on the right (red brick).
RSVP here

         
JACKSBORO, TX

Donna Anderson
RSVP here

MCKINNEY, TX

Gen Owen's house
RSVP here

Amy Bosley
RSVP here

MELISSA, TX

Kevin Hardin's House
610 Buck Pass, 75454
RSVP here
    

PLEASANTON, TX

Olivia Zavala-Carridine'S home
107 Live Oak Drive, 78064
RSVP here
            

RICHARDSON, TX

Joe Rowe's Home
405 Tiffany Trial, 75081
RSVP here

ROCKWALL, TX

Luigi's Italian Resturaunt, hosted by Thom Bouis
2002 South Goliad (SH-205), 75087
(in the Hobby Lobby Shopping Center)
RSVP here

ROWLETT, TX

Damon and Nicole Fox's home
10602 Greenbriar Lane, 75089
RSVP here

SAN ANTONIO, TX

Rinna Johnson's home
3223 Crystal Path, 78259
RSVP here

James Hornsby's home
14714 Highland Ridge, 78233
RSVP here             

Barbara Moody's home
6110 Royal Point Drve, 78239
RSVP here

CaSandra Collins' home
17434 Sapphire Rim Drive, 78232
RSVP here

Gerald McCarthy's home
13223 Shorecliff St, 78248
Click here to RSVP

Trinity University - Storch Memorial Building
1 Trinity Place, 78212
RSVP here

SHERMAN, TX

Roger Sanders
1121 Western Hills Dr, 75090
RSVP here

SPRING, TX

Kai Houston-Guy's home
8110 Cedar Brush Circle, 77379
RSVP here

STAFFORD, TX

The Resort Club house, hosted by Debra Jones
77477
RSVP here
            

SUGAR LAND, TX

Sugar Land Library, hosted by Sharonda Easter
550 Eldridge road, 77478
RSVP here

TYLER, TX

Lorenzo Cage's home
Shiloh Road Apartments - 1717 Shiloh, 75703
RSVP here

WACO, TX

Christina Flores' home
3322 Lasker Ave, 76707
RSVP here

WALBURG, TX

Tamara Bissell's home
FM 972, 78626
RSVP here

WESLACO, TX

Law Office of Jesus Contreras
315 W. U. S. Highway 83, 78596
RSVP here   

WICHITA FALLS, TX

The Harrison House
2014 11th Street, 76309

Be counted

Here's the latest email from the campaign...

                       

              

Dear Friend,

Here's how it usually works. As we approach March 31st, when campaigns have to file their quarterly fundraising reports, the press and pundits start to obsess over the chase for money.   

They value dollars more than people, and bottom lines more than ideas.

Now, don't get me wrong. Like every campaign, this one needs the resources to compete.   

But while others may set goals based on raising tens of millions of dollars, we're going to reveal two numbers that say more about what kind of campaign we're running:

• the number of people donating to the cause
• the number of donations we've received from them

And we're not going to talk about the dollars raised until the reporting period is over.

It's simple: get more people involved, more deeply than ever before. Those are our goals for the end of the quarter, and for the rest of this campaign. Whether you've given before or this will be your first time, you can make a statement that people count. 

I'm asking you to stand up and be counted -- will you make a donation now?

http://www.barackobama.com/peoplecount 

So why these two figures?

The number of people giving shows the wide breadth of support for a campaign that seeks a new kind of politics.   

The number of donations reveals the depth of people's commitment, because so many people give small amounts again and again.

If we really hope to meet the challenges of our time, we have to change what our politics is about, and that means changing what campaigns are about -- not just dollar amounts and million-dollar goals, but millions of people working for a cause bigger than themselves.   

That's why we're not accepting contributions from Washington lobbyists or political action committees.

So who are our donors? See for yourself. Election law requires that we ask every donor to the campaign for their occupation and their employer. That information will be made public in the quarterly report filed on March 31st.

Just this week we've gotten donations from the following people:

• a salesperson in Alabama
• a nurse in North Carolina
• a truck driver in Minnesota
• a firefighter/paramedic in Texas
• a homeless shelter director in Virginia
• a special education teacher in Florida
• a bartender in Colorado
• a minister in New York

The two most common occupations of our donors this week? "Student" and "Retired" -- and we've got thousands in between.

Will you be the next person to be counted?

http://www.barackobama.com/peoplecount

There's serious work ahead for our next president, and the process of choosing him or her should not descend into an insider game of who can better manipulate the "conventional wisdom" in Washington.

We have an opportunity to use this fundraising deadline to turn the story of money and politics on its head.

You can show the pundits covering this presidential race that a grassroots movement for change can trump all the money and influence in Washington.

Give them something to talk about -- be counted now:

http://www.barackobama.com/peoplecount

For six years we've had a president out of touch, on the wrong track, and increasingly unwilling to even pretend to care about the concerns of ordinary Americans.

The process of choosing our next one should focus on mobilizing and energizing the people.

As we approach this fundraising deadline on March 31st, you have an opportunity to send a message by participating in a different kind of fundraising drive:

In a democracy, it's the people that count.

Thank you,

 

  Barack Obama

Great news! Obama polling strong in Texas

This is the latest poll from the American Research Group.  Sen. Obama is in a statistical tie for first place! 

Considering that most of the Democratic establishment is lining up behind Clinton and Edwards, this is an amazing development.  This proves the power of the grassroots.  There are lots of Texas Democrats and independents who are tired of the status quo, and they're rolling up their sleeves to volunteer.  Feel free to leave a comment on the Burnt Orange Report post about this poll.

Thank you to all our supporters across the state who have worked hard to spread the word.  Your efforts are paying off!

Keep up the good work, and we'll see you on Saturday for the live webcast from Obama.
-Texans for Obama

March 23, 2007 ARG Poll
Biden - 4%
Clark - 4%
Clinton - 34%
Dodd - 1%
Edwards - 11%
Gravel - 1%
Kucinich - 1%
Obama - 32%
Richardson - 4%
Undecided - 10%

March Meetup moved to Saturday, 3/31 at 2:30pm

Normally, we host our Austin Meetups on the last Sunday of every month at 5:00pm at Scholz's Garten. But because Sen. Obama is offering a unique live webcast on March 31, we've moved our March Meetup to the following Saturday.

WHAT:  March Meetup & Live Webcast from Sen. Obama

WHEN: 2:30pm, Saturday March 31

WHERE:  Scholz's Garten, 1607 San Jacinto Blvd, 78701

Click here to RSVP. 

News round-up

The Boston Globe analyzes the changing primary schedule:

There is, however, a word that comes up again and again in these predictions, and, for that matter, in any discussion of the primaries: "momentum."  The influential election analyst Charlie Cook wrote earlier this month that turning Feb. 5 into what he called "the Powerball Primary" meant that, for candidates, "having plenty of money and momentum before that date becomes even more important."

Des Moines Register columnist David Yepsen says that former Iowa Governor Tom Vilsack's much-hyped endorsement of Hillary Clinton,

"...could have minor effects come January. It might even prove counterproductive to Clinton's efforts in the state."

The Blogger News Network reports that the U.S.S McCain is sinking fast:

Sen. John McCain’s fast sinking presidential campaign reached what could be considered a startling dip with the release of The Rocky Mountain Poll Arizona on Friday. The statewide Arizona poll revealed that Rudy Giuliani has closed to within nine points of the senator in his home state. This marks the first time that McCain has not held a double digit lead over the New York Republican at home.

The Sacramento Bee reports that Obama is attracting people from all backgrounds.

The Obama phenomenon fully bloomed as he took the stage before an immense, cheering throng estimated at 12,000 people. They packed City Hall Plaza and six blocks of downtown Oakland to see a candidate who is generating crowds in California like no other entrant in the presidential race.

The Detroit News reports that Obama's Michigan kickoff is generating buzz.

Isaac Pickell is backing Sen. Barack Obama in the upcoming presidential election because he feels the Illinois Democrat is a new wave in politics. 

"I think he is a rock star," the 20-year-old Eastern Michigan University student said. "He can really get the people out to the polls." 

"Not casting a vote for Barack Obama is not casting a vote for myself," said Derrick Jackson, a 31-year-old Ypsilanti Township resident who is co-coordinator of the Michigan campaign. "I believe so strongly in him that it has forced me to put my whole self into it."

The South Florida Sun-Sentinel reports that the diverse field thrills Democrratic voters.

There's never been a pool of presidential candidates like this.  In U.S. Sens. Hillary Clinton of New York and Barack Obama of Illinois and New Mexico Gov. Bill Richardson, Democrats have a chance to select a woman, a black man or a Mexican-American as their presidential nominee. All are considered viable candidates.

The TV show "Second City" hitches ride on Barack bandwagon.

Sure, the cast of the Second City's new mainstage revue, "Between Barack and a Hard Place," might have just danced around the political phenomenon of the moment. But since the guy in the title happens to live in their own backyard -- and since he appears to have captured the imagination of the multitudes and become the catchall for American identity these days -- director Matt Hovde and his writer-performers decided to fully engage with him. They've even called on old Abe Lincoln for a bit of help.  The show begins with a sort of "we the people" incantation -- "Barack Obama is . . ." -- and then lets each of the actors fill in the blanks. This and subsequent related sketches play tellingly on the notion that Obama is not just a multicultural emblem and dreamcatcher, but a kind of funhouse mirror of self- identification.

The Southwest Journal reports that Obama-mania has hit Minnesota.

Paul Provost is a stout Republican-turned-Democrat whose campaign experience includes promoting former Gov. Arnie Carlson. He runs a commercial cleaning business for a living, but this year, he's spent 25-30 hours a week campaigning for Obama, he said. The Illinois senator is the first politician in about a decade to inspire him, he said. “I hadn't felt motivated enough about a candidate to get up off the couch and do anything until Barack Obama,” he said. Provost said he thinks Obama can unite a polarized America.

Tana McDonald writes this letter to the editor in the Tennessee Daily News Journal in support of Obama.

Until the fighting stops, the Iraqi people will not have a chance to rebuild their country and enjoy a life of peace and enterprise. The citizens who have the talent to rebuild are fleeing and our obligations grow increasingly costly. We must protect this country's resources by de-escalating this war now.  The only presidential candidate promoting de-escalation is Barack Obama, who has opposed this war from the start. Supporting his candidacy will mean a responsible end to this folly. The billions of dollars allocated for a badly managed war could have been spent for health care programs and other domestic infrastructure needs.  Exercise your civic duty by supporting the presidential candidate committed to peace and diplomacy.

Media Matters reports on the myths and falsehoods about Obama.

In recent months, Sen. Barack Obama (D-IL) has been the target of attacks, smears, and innuendo throughout the media. He has been called a Muslim who attended a madrassa and has heard his Christian church in Chicago accused of having a "separatist" doctrine that "contradicts the basic tenets of Christianity"; he has been accused of lying about issues he first addressed in 1995; the media have misrepresented or ignored his past statements to accuse him of dishonesty; he has fended off baseless accusations of scandals; and he has heard playground insults mocking his name and has even listened to media figures question his racial identity.

Vote in the DFA online presidential poll

As one of the leading the progressive grassroots groups in the country, Democracy for America's endorsement is worth millions in volunteer hours and financial support. This is their first online poll, and their official endorsement will follow in a few months.

Please take a minute to show that Sen. Obama has widespread grassroots support.  Click here to vote.

Thanks to all of our supporters who have voted so far.  Sen. Obama is currently in first place!
-Texans for Obama

Presidential Pulse Poll: Live Results

1. Barack Obama
   5613 votes/28.8%
2. John Edwards
   4893 votes/25.1%
3. Other
   2050 votes/10.5%
4. Dennis Kucinich
   1996 votes/10.3%
5. Hillary Clinton
   1748 votes/9.0%
6. Bill Richardson
   1506 votes/7.7%
7. Undecided
   994 votes/5.1%
8. Joseph Biden
   375 votes/1.9%
9. Christopher Dodd
   107 votes/0.5%
10. Mike Gravel
    57 votes/0.3%