We arrived to the political battleground that is south Texas yesterday afternoon. With a mini-van full of eight Berkeleyans and a sense of hope and idealism, we set off to the Harris County campaign headquarters in downtown Houston. Upon arrival we expected to spend some time getting up to speed on the campaign and where we could best contribute. But that was not the case. Instead we were immediately sent off to a local precinct to begin canvassing. In groups of two we traversed the neighborhood, speaking to voters and educating them on the unique aspects of the Texas primary and caucus. Jumping right in: it seems so natural after nearly two years of business school.
So now what? With two and a half Spanish speakers in the group we may end up helping with the Latino vote. I would be thrilled if it worked out and we were able to do so. While winning the Latino vote would benefit either candidate tremendously, it would also help those who cast it in the first place. Immigration is such a critical issue, especially in Texas. As such, being on the front lines and working with those affected by this issue would be a great experience for all of us.
Finally, some random thoughts. First, it's rodeo time in Houston. Tonight it looks like we are going to hit the town and enjoy the best of what Texas has to offer: carnival food and rodeo clowns. Since most of us haven't spent much time with livestock, it should make for an entertaining experience. Second, makeup and big hair are to Houston as peanut butter is to jelly: flavorful when put together. That's it for now.
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