My Big Fat Super Tuesday

What happens when you combine Mardi Gras and the biggest primary voting day for the Presidential campaign in the United State? My Big Fat Super Tuesday.

Mardi Gras the last hurrah celebration before the beginning of the 40 days of Lent, is celebrated all over the world, but Mardi Gras in New Orleans is synonymous with many. Parades, parties and the pursuit of beads is the agenda. Food, (beignets, perhaps?), drink (definitely some Hurricanes), and song (Jazz and Zydeco), combined and stirred into a bacchanal orgy of indulgence. Laissez Les Bon Temps Rouler! Yes beads are thrown to everyone, but tradition has become that those who flash get the most beads. And it's not just for the ladies. Hmmm Jake is his Jarhead dance gear shaking that moneymaker could bring home the beady bling baby. But what would the boy named after a good time libation be doing? After spending many many years in Louisiana half dressed and on the lakes, he knows exactly what to do Pinch the Tail and Suck the Head. Come on now, you know that's how you eat crawfish. ; )

But what is so Super today? 24 states in the U.S will be voting today in Presidential primaries.The theory to many in political circles is winner take all from today. The Mardi Gras approach capturing the Democrat or Republican nomination. Because after tomorrow the field will be narrow down even more, and some cases might be determined as the official "yet to be officially nominated" candidate for President of the United States. And this year is historical because for the first time either a woman or African American will be the official Democratic nominee for President of the United States.

And the guys? Jake and his family have always been politically active in helping people get out to vote and support of the Democratic party. But this year it is Austin who popped up first showing his support for Barack Obama in the Yes We Can video. Back as brunette and looking fine and very dandy. Fingers crossed that we get to see more of him out campaigning for Obama. Jake has yet to disclose who he is campaigning for, perhaps waiting for the Democratic candidate to be chosen.

You Tube: Yes We Can(Barack Obama campaign)

But it is important for anyone in the US to participate in the process of choosing our leadership. If there is a primary in your state and you are a registered voter get out and vote and participate! If you have not registered to vote, make sure that you do before the Presidential election in November. You have a opportunity to make a difference for yourself, for others, and for the world in that one name you choice. There is power in voting.

Pictures: IHJ and Austin Media