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Monday, September 10, 2007

Former Senator John Edwards wins Texas EPoll





Boyd Richie & wife, Betty (photo)
Texas Democratic Party Chair,

The votes are in, and Texas Democrats have made their voices heard in the TDP ePrimary Poll. With over 8,100 Texas Democrats voting, the ePrimary Poll has been a great success for our party and a powerful indication of the excitement and enthusiasm Democrats have for our outstanding Presidential Candidates. I am proud of all our Democratic candidates and thank them and their supporters for participating in our ePrimary.

Our Democratic candidates are offering real solutions for all Americans with a powerful message of hope and opportunity that will win back the White House in 2008.

Congratulations to Senator John Edwards, who won the ePrimary Poll with 37.65% of the vote. Senator Edwards impressed Texas Democrats with his authenticity, dedication to progressive principles, and commitment to working for all Americans. Here's what some of Senator Edwards' Texas supporters had to say:

"Senator Edwards articulates a plan to help all Americans achieve a better standard of living. He sees clearly that we must craft a strong foreign policy and rebuild the United States' image abroad. He will move our nation forward."B.J. in Hillsboro

"John Edwards is not a divider. His words are uplifting. His wife is a solid person and will be a strong first lady. He has the best solution for the health care crisis in the US, and I believe that he will settle the horrific mess the Republicans brought us in Iraq. He has a great record, and I trust him."
Danna in Lubbock

Congratulations also to Senator Barack Obama, who came in second with 21.37% of the vote. Sue in Waco speaks for a lot of Texans when she says "I've watched Senator Obama since his speech at the Democratic Convention. That night I decided that this was a man that could make a difference. I heard him speak again in Austin and I was further impressed that he was a man of vision and someone that could heal this country and put us back on the right track."

Senator Hillary Clinton came in a strong third, with 20.43% of the vote. Marissa in Edinburg summed up why she and so many other Texans are supporting Senator Clinton: "I think we are in desperate need for a change and I think she is the right person for the job. The country needs a descisive person to help clean up the mess the United States is in and it's going to take some one with a plan and a vision for the future. Hilary Clinton is that person."

You can view the full results by clicking here. The vote totals are impressive, but the figure that sums up the ePrimary Poll best can't be found on the results sheet. More than half the people who voted in the ePrimary Poll had never participated in a Texas Democratc Party activity before, which speaks to the way our candidates are exciting Texans and bringing new people to the political process.

As more Democrats get more involved, we will continue to grow as a party and move closer to taking back the Lone Star State. And I know that as our candidates continue to spread the Democratic message of hope and change, we will continue to move Texas--and America--forward, one voter at a time.


Your friend and fellow Democrat,
Boyd L. Richie

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