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Monday, February 25, 2008
Huckabee coming to Waco Thursday
Former Arkansas Gov. Mike Huckabee will make a campaign stop on Thursday at the Waco Hilton hotel, according to a posting on the presidential candidate’s Web site.
Huckabee spokesman Jim Harris said he could not confirm the visit when reached by phone Monday morning. The posting on the Huckabee Web site says the Republican candidate will be in town at 3 p.m.
“If you live in the Central Texas area come out to hear the Governor!” reads the Web site posting. To read it yourself, click here.
Blake Buchanan, a Baylor University student organizing local Huckabee supporters, said those seeking more info on the event can visit their local Meetup page.
12:20 p.m. UPDATE: Still waiting to here back from campaign staff, but if you are looking for a laugh check out the following clip from Huckabee’s apperance on Saturday Night Live. Can this guy not get a hint or what?
District clerk promotes Hillary, early voting Monday
To promote early voting and her favorite candidate, McLennan County District Clerk Karen Matkin will cast her ballot for presidetial candidate Hillary Clinton today at 1:30 p.m.
Afterward, she will hold a press conference to discuss the importance of early vote and her support for Hillary Clinton’s candidacy.
“I have decided to support Hillary Clinton for President because we need a president who has experience in the solutions business and Hillary has over 35 years,” Matkin said in a news release. “Hillary will run a White House that works for the American people again and I am looking forward to casting my early vote for Hillary tomorrow and encouraging others to do the same.”
Matkin began her career in 1976 where she became an assistant district attorney in McLennan County. She served in that post for five years before working in private practice.
Matkin was selected by Ann Richards to be on the Governor’s Commission on Women where she served from 1991-1993 and was the President of the McLennan County Bar Association from 2002 to 2003.
