Texas Two-Step Con't
Series: NPR's Next Generation Radio
From: Next Generation Radio
Length: 00:04:02
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Piece Description
Problems and disorganization at the Texas Democratic Precinct Conventions have voters confused and some members of the Democratic Party calling for change to the process. The primary was a while ago, but the fight continues
Broadcast History
Aired on NPR member station KUT in March 2008
Transcript
Swank/Texas Caucus Problems SCRIPT 3/12/08
Texas Democratic Party Communication Director Hector Nieto {Nee-eh-toe} recognizes the Lone Star state?s late role in the primary process.
Nieto Cut 1: ?Texas has never been a significant factor. In order for this to occur, stars had to align for Texas to be in this position right now.? (0:08)
With a race dictated by single digit leads the stage was set for a record-breaking democratic primary that would influence the nation. Voters confused about the Texas two-step process of both primaries and precinct conventions had little to dance about. Registered voter James McNeal negotiated long lines, inaccurate times and a situation that left him frustrated.
McNeal Cut 1: ?An analogy would be in school when you get your test grade back and your teacher just puts the big stack of test papers and everybody just scrambles for...
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Timing and Cues
Intro
It WAS an exciting time to be a Texas Voter. Weeks ahead of the primary major candidates spread their message in a state that?s rarely mattered in the past. On Election Day democratic record turnout and the party?s two tiered voting system so confused voters that many are calling for change and at least one national organization is threatening legal action.
Next Generation Radio?s Adam Swank reports.
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