Reply #39: Bush should have to earn Texas.... [View All]

[SangamonTaylor]

with the second most number of African-Americans in any state, and the second highest number of Latinos (following CA), and the obvious Austin factor. Texas has one of the fastest growth rates among minorities, and the Democratic party has benefitted immensely from the minority vote. If you leave Texas alone, I guarantee we'll start to lose the Latino vote (which is already happening).

One thing I really liked about Dean was that he recognized this and ran a few Dean ads in the Austin area during last August (if I remember correctly).

I don't think it's an issue of South v. rest of US....I think the Democratic nominee must address the urban v. rural problem that happened all over the country in the 2000 election. I know many people have seen the "Bush Country" map depicting 'counties won by Bush v. Gore'. Well, rural America should not be a safe haven for

The democratic nominee must be able to go into small communiuties and convince voters that the democratic party is the party of the middle class and that the republican party (over the last administration) has catered to the wealthiest of individuals. He must be demonstrate that he is 'looking out for the little guy.' Further, the nominee must be able to show rural area voters that he has the morals and ethics that are so important when voting for a president.

On the other hand, the nominee must be able reach out to urban areas and energize the minority vote.

Just my thoughts.

Disclaimer: I support John Edwards