| This past week has been full of all kinds of Democratic presidential politics here in Tarrant County. As if the county wasn't politically active enough already, this past week we've had both the Barack Obama campaign and the Hillary Clinton campaign move into offices and begin field operations in one of the largest counties here in Texas. A hectic campaign season just became even more excitingly hectic.
This past Tuesday the Obama campaign kicked of their Tarrant County efforts by opening two offices, one on the northside of Fort Worth near Billy Bob's, and the other on the eastside of Fort Worth off I-30 and Brentwood Stair road. Over 350 enthusiastic, diverse, and energetic people came out to celebrate the opening. Another 300 people showed up today for precinct captain training on what turned out to be a stormy Saturday morning. It didn't dampen enthusiasm or spirit though, because the energy was incredible.
The Clinton campaign kicked off their week by announcing their 26 person strong steering committee, full of elected officials, dignitaries, and other individuals with diverse political backgrounds.
Some voters in Tarrant County are reporting receiving at least two phone calls already from the Clinton campaign, who have staked their real estate claim at the local Machinists Union Hall near Lockheed in Fort Worth.
Obama operations have also begun in earnest with many of the volunteers who have showed up for trainings now taking part in decentralized phone banking efforts throughout Tarrant County.
We are now 17 days away from the primary and caucus conventions taking place here in Texas. Clearly the Lone Star State for the first time in decades is the focus of Democratic presidential campaign cross-hairs, which is exciting in of itself. For political activists like me, especially coming on the heels of the HD 97 special election victory for Democrat Dan Barrett, this is some exciting, and historical, political drama taking place right now.
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