An Ohio Republican for Obama (Obamacan)

Puerto Rico to Pick the Next U.S. President? It may not be so crazy.

It's possible that tomorrow's Super Tuesday II results will give both Obama and Hillary enough to continue their battle through to the end. What's interesting is that the final primaries in June happen in Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands -- and they could prove decisive. Really.

May be it's just me, but that thought is just a tad surreal. It's like something out of a Latin American "surreal realism" novel in which things are upside down and nothing that you see or hear is as it appears.

Think about it...Puerto Rico Commonwealth voters determining the next president of the U.S.! It'll be like "Livin La Vida Loca"-- but in a good Gabriel Marquez sort of way.

Obama as Giant Killer?

Catherine Dodge makes an excellent point (Obama Looms as Giant-Killer in Ohio, Texas as Clinton Star Dims - Bloomberg News - 3/3/08) :

If Barack Obama defeats Hillary Clinton in Texas or Ohio tomorrow, he will take control of a unified Democratic Party and enter the race against John McCain with an already-established reputation as a political giant- killer.

True.

John McCain will be transformed from despised RINO (Republican In Name Only) and favorite whipping boy of the loony right, to political hero and savior of the GOP and the country. Already he's inherited many of Bush/Cheney's Industrial Military Complex backers.

Therefore, it makes sense that McCain's Democratic opponent be someone with the proven ability to take down a revered political icon. Hillary has struggled against a newcomer and does not exhibit any of the agility, judgement, stamina and campaign smarts necessary for the task ahead.

The logical choice to play David to McCain's Goliath is Obama. Am I wrong?

Yes, We Can!

Vermont's Skeeter Sanders Take on Super Tuesday II

With the Super Tuesday II primaries tomorrow, Vermont's Skeeter Sanders (The 'Skeeter Bites Report) does a terrific job of assessing the state of the Hillary-Obama contest. He gives Obama the edge for these reasons:

- Support for Clinton Crumbling Everywhere Except Senior Citizens
- Obama's Advantages: Young People, Independents, Crossover Republicans -- and Money
- Obama Ad Blitz Shows He's Already Primed to Take On the Republicans
- Clinton Camp Damaged By Fallout Over Obama Photo. . .
- . . .And By Expose of Clinton's Defense of Rape Suspect While a Lawyer in the '70s
- Obama Gaining Momentum With 'Superdelegates,' Too

Click here for The 'Skeeter Bites Report.

Young Latino Voters on the Rise

Over a year ago, I wrote that the new primary schedule would give America's growing Latino voting population a potentially decisive voting bloc. We've seen evidence of this trend in California, Nevada, New York and elsewhere, but it's in Texas, and especially among younger Latinos, that is proving most significant.

Young Latino Voters on the Rise is an article in today's press by AP which examines this timely issue. Here's an excerpt:

The power of that fast-growing slice of the Latino vote may soon be put to the test in Texas, where Democratic presidential candidates Hillary Rodham Clinton and Barack Obama are competing fiercely for the support of Hispanic voters in the state's March 4 Democratic primary.

About 20 percent, of 2.6 million, registered voters in Texas have Hispanic surnames, and about a third of the state's eligible Hispanic voters are 18 to 29.

''If they turn out in bigger numbers than they have in the past, it could be a real turning point. It's this very large and growing untapped pool,'' said Roberto Suro, a founder of the Pew Hispanic Center and a journalism professor at the University of Southern California's Annenberg School for Communication.

Full Article Si, Se Puede!

Bill Clinton Endorses Obama!

Considering that Hillary has decided to attack Barack Obama by using fear, it's good to know that Bill Clinton said in '04 that it is better to vote for someone who's message is hope over fear. Since Bill is a person of principle, he's letting voters know that Obama's is his candidate. Shhhhh! Just don't tell Hillary. The video was posted on YouTube by nocoronation.

Vota Obama! ("La Bamba" version)

This pro-Obama version of "La Bamba" by Austin band Cerronato urges everyone to vote for Obama. It was posted on YouTube by sixteencoaches. This one too has a good beat and is easy to dance to. Vota Obama!

Cumbia de Obama - New Music Video!

What's so much fun is to see the explosion of excitement and creativity that so many young people inspired by Senator Barack Obama are bringing to the public square during this primary season.

Here's yet another terrific Latino-produced video featuring Senator Barack Obama--this one with a Cumbia beat. It was sent to me by Sasha Costanza-Chock and produced by losobamaleros.

BTW: I love the intoxicating rhythms and sounds of the Cumbia.

Oh -- And wouldn't it be fun to finally have an American presidente con ritmo.

Sasha says ¡Clickalo! Me, too. ¡Clickalo!

Yes, We Can!

Obama As HomeCare Worker

Interesting video of Senator Barack Obama spending the day doing the work of Ms. Pauline Beck, a homecare worker and SEIU member. The video captures him doing dishes, preparing a meal, folding laundry and making a bed--and he seems geniunely comfortable doing the chores and talking about the importance of Ms Beck to the health and wellness of her patient.

BTW: When viewing this video try imagining Ms Hillary, Bill, W, Cheney, or any other of their types, in Obama's place. Can not imagine it, right? Me neither.

What a difference it'll make to finally have a president that understands, values and respects the Paulines of the world and the people they care for.

Obama Texas Mashup

This YouTube by txriotgrrl gives viewers a sense of what many Texans at the grassroots are doing in support of change and the Obama campaign.

Nice beat. Easy to dance to. Filled with hope. I give it a 10.