The Chronicle also discloses the findings of statewide and other polls in Texas.
All independent published polls of Texas voters overall show McCain, the Arizona senator, leading Obama, the Illinois senator, by solid margins. The candidates have focused their campaign efforts on other states on the assumption that McCain will capture Texas' electoral votes.
Likewise, Cornyn has maintained a significant lead over Noriega in statewide surveys. Noriega is probably best known in Texas in his home county, where he is completing a term as a state legislator.
The article discusses Houston/Harris County's diversity and it's younger voters.
Harris County, with the state's largest population, is one of the most ethnically and socially diverse counties in Texas, and the strong growth of its Hispanic population has helped make its voters more receptive to Democratic candidates, according to experts. They said black and Hispanic voters, who generally favor the Democratic Party, will cast about 40 percent of county votes for the Nov. 4 election.
Also, Houston's population is relatively young on a national scale, and the campaign nationwide is attracting many young and first-time voters, especially to the Obama campaign, according to a variety of analysts.
I am sure the Texas GOP will trash Zogby but, fact of the matter is, we won't know until it's over on November 5th. I don't know about you, but I am feeling mighty optimistic right now.
Meanwhile, back at the ranch:
VOTE BABY VOTE
And:
GIVE, BABY,GIVE. |
