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5. I wouldn't say bright red -

Fri Apr 11, 2014, 02:39 PM

Apr 2014

we're getting closer to purple at this point. This article from a few weeks ago is cautiously optimistic, noting that "new poll shows that 17 percent of independent voters in Texas are still undecided" - that is in Wendy's favor.

http://www.thedailybeast.com/articles/2014/03/18/wendy-davis-is-one-step-closer-to-turning-texas-purple.html

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Why Wendy Can Win: [View all] TBF Apr 2014 OP

Unfortunately, Texas is still bright red. BillZBubb Apr 2014 #1

To quote Begala, Texas is a non-voting state Gothmog Apr 2014 #3

That's the answer - getting them registered. nt TBF Apr 2014 #4

Not just getting them registered. PDittie Apr 2014 #9

So motivating them to vote & TBF Apr 2014 #10

Absolutely positively PDittie Apr 2014 #12

I wouldn't say bright red - TBF Apr 2014 #5

Greg Abbot is not running a smart campaign Gothmog Apr 2014 #2

Also, Abbott is MIA in public for the past three weeks Timez Squarez Apr 2014 #8

Good point here. nt TBF Apr 2014 #11

Wendy will win because women in Texas are fed up. Jazzgirl Apr 2014 #6

I know women here in the suburbs TBF Apr 2014 #7