We can’t say this enough times (actually this is the first time I’ve ever said this), Clinton’s campaign, for all its snazz, seems haunted by some sort of disconnect. At least that seems to be the case in Travis County, where, at last peak at the results, Obama was enjoying a good romp at 63%. That’s with 137 out of 210 precincts reporting. Clinton was struggling with just 36% of the vote. Ouchie.

Elsewhere in Texas, Clinton has taken a narrow lead with more than 49% to Obama’s 48.3. But Obama’s leading in delegates, 64-62.

This article appears in February 29 • 2008.

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Amy Smith has been writing about Austin policy and politics for over 20 years. She joined The Austin Chronicle in 1996.