Early Voting For Sheila Ford - House District 99 (Fort Worth)

by: Sheila Ford

Mon Oct 27, 2008 at 01:55 PM CDT

The numbers are surprising. Let's review:

These counts are through Sunday.

Known partisanship:
6,084 Republican
7,007 Democratic
7,315 Unknown

Look at the unknown partisanship breakdowns:
3,330 Men
3,905 Women

I had 12,000 voters down ballot for me in the March Primary, where we had 19,605 democrats turn out. That's almost more votes than my incumbent received in 2006.

Make no mistake, we had a HOT republican primary, with big media buys, and tons of mail dropping. These are REAL Democrats, not 'Rush Limbaugh' voters. Our Republicans went to their Republican primary. But only 14,761 of them. See that: more Democrats by 5,000.

I'm in the sleeper urban race. If we can GOTV, we will pick up another urban seat in the Texas House, and further ensure Tom Craddick is retired.

I need to raise money for paid voter contact. Can you give now?

I need people to phone bank, NOW. Virtual phonebanking is available. You can call from anywhere in Texas, and the script is right on your computer screen. My campaign will take care of all the setup for you.

You can read about me at www.sheilaford.org/about

Rick Noriega and Bill Clinton in DFW Rally

by: Sheila Ford

Tue Oct 14, 2008 at 11:01 PM CDT

I visited Dallas this evening at the invitation of the Rick Noriega for US Senate campaign staff for a rally and fundraiser for the Rick Noriega campaign, attended by Bill Clinton.

The crowd was electric, all of the local television stations were set up with live shots. Local candidates, including me, and elected officials running for re-election paraded across the stage and greeted the crowd. Sherriff Lupe Valdez had a great response from the hall. Senator Royce West and Commissioner John Wiley Price gave all too brief, but energizing speeches. Bill Clinton followed and introduced Rick Noriega, and gave a heckuva rallying speech to boot. Former Tarrant County Executive Director, J. Nile Fischer, put it best: the President still has it, he made everyone in the event feel like he was talking right to them. You betcha!

I have to give special thanks to Bill Clinton and Hillary Clinton for campaigning for Rick Noriega here in Texas. To all Democrats, I ask you to tell them: Thank You. You have given so much to this country, and you aren't done yet, are you?

Tell Bill and Hillary we will not forget this!