So I'm with my poker group this weekend out in the middle of nowhere Central Texas where no one can hear you scream. Very eclectic mix of about 25 guys and a few gals ranging in age from 20 to 70 with the bulk in the 30-50 range. Good 'ol boys, regular joes, military dudes, city slickers, liberals... lot of bases covered (and no fights!!
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So anyway... i'm outspoken and known there as the liberal guy who works in adult and we got on the topic of politics. Surprisingly enough a few guys spoke up who usually remain quiet and told of their support of Obama. Not that I could ever imagine Obama taking TX in November, but also, the general consensus was that the hard core right wingers there were NOT voting for Mccain citing he is too liberal. They then also added that Obama would be much easier to go after once in office. I asked, how patriotic is that?
Either way though... after a spirited conversation it seemed that the right wing way of thinking is that Hillary would be a much better president than Obama but that only Obama can beat Mccain and Obama will get the Dem nom.
Oh... and I ended up not finishing in the money this week. Short stacked at the final table I went all in with A-10 suited and was called with an A-Q offsuit and subsequently out kicked when the result was 2-paired aces and kings. Fuck.