The Wall Street Journal is reporting that heavy pressure against the Texas Democratic Party is being exerted by Senator Clinton over the possibility of Texas caucus returns being reported on Tuesday night, potentially diluting the effects of a Clinton win in the primary portion of Texas delegate selection process. Texas has 228 delegates at stake, but only 126 will be chosen through the primary. Another 67 will be chosen through caucuses that start after the polls close at 7:00 p.m. in 8000 precincts throughout Texas. From the Fort Worth Star Telegram:

In past years, the caucuses have generated little attention or interest, but not this year. Now questions are being raised about procedures, whether there’s enough space to accommodate a flood of caucus participants and just how the results will be recorded and reported.

While both camps are looking closely at the procedural issues involved Clinton has been the most aggressive in threatening litigation. This is an interesting sub-plot to the vital Texas primary and caucus. Obama could make it moot with a primary win, but if Clinton wins Ohio and the Texas primary, but loses the Texas caucus Obama will be able to say that Texas was not a total victory for Hillary. Hillary cannot afford “split decisions” at this point. Her angst is understandable, but the backlash against legal action will likely be strong. So what do you think? Is Hillary still a candidate after Tuesday?

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