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CoffeeCat

(24,411 posts)
Sat Jan 30, 2016, 03:32 PM Jan 2016

More glimmers from Iowa

I dropped off two Bernie volunteers at the Des Moines office, and it was packed with people. I could see from the road (because the front office is all windows) that the place was jam packed. There were people streaming out of the office onto the sidewalk. Bernie's Des Moines office is in a strip mall. It was nuts. The traffic was nuts.

There are four Bernie volunteers staying in our home for 5 days. They arrived a few days ago and will fly out on Monday/Tuesday. Two flew in from San Jose; the other two from Seattle. We're all working very hard for Bernie. We're canvassing Sanders supporters, Indies and undecideds. Knocking on doors and leaving door knockers that tell them where their caucus location is. If they're home we chat with them and answer any questions that they have. The campaign has done a great job of finding supporters in Iowa--now we're making sure that they get to the caucuses. These same volunteers will be calling on these people the day of the caucus and getting people to their caucus locations.

The volunteers staying with us leave in the morning and return to my house after 9:00 p.m.. They're working tirelessly for Bernie. They pretty much collapse when they get home!

The Sanders campaign in Des Moines has requested that no more volunteers come to Des Moines. There are too many volunteers. We are at capacity. There are so many people helping that it's getting nuts. So, they're asking that all new volunteers who arrive in Des Moines, to consider fanning out to other areas where more help is needed. And people are doing that.

There is a heavy volunteer base in Iowa. Without the "national" effort that has descended on our state, we would have done a pretty good job. But now...we're going gangbusters. When I say it's nuts, I mean--it's crazy. There are busses of volunteers that have arrived from Florida, California, Washington, Kansas City and many other areas. They are volunteering (not caucusing!!) and they are working hard for Bernie.

There are so many volunteers that the campaign coordinated travel/housing for these people. That's why I'm hosting four people. I saw the need for housing so we offered our home (plus hot meals and a comfortable place to sleep and crash). When I emailed our local office and said I had space for four people--the spaces were filled within 2 minutes.

I'm canvassing in my town today. We're a suburb of 50,000. We're knocking on doors, leaving the door knockers and talking to people about where they'll caucus. It's great to interface and have conversations so close to the caucus. People are receptive and willing to discuss with you. I keep it friendly, fun--and I'm letting them know that we value their support and can't wait to see them at the caucus. I'm also calling on undecideds in my area and touching base. My local Bernie office organizer told me that we have so many volunteers in my suburb of 50,000, that we will knock on every door on our lists (identified Bernie supporter and those leaning Bernie) TWO TIMES. Are you kidding me? That's the project I'm working on. And we're making terrific progress.

The Bernie office here in my Des Moines suburb is jam packed with people. More crazy. Everyone is working very hard. And my suburb is very conservative. I was canvassing in McMansion territory yesterday, and I was pleasantly surprised at how many Sanders supporters had been identified--and also by the number of women who had been identified. It was a pleasure to speak with many of them yesterday. They are all very excited to caucus for Bernie.

Just wanted to let you know that we're working hard. Des Moines looks really, really good for Bernie. 18 percent of all Iowa delegates are in Polk County. Des Moines is in Polk County and so is my suburb of 50,000 (Hillary has no office in my suburb, by the way). If Bernie does well in Des Moines and Polk County that is a major bonus. Because he's got Iowa City, Cedar Falls and Ames locked down, if he does well in Des Moines, with it's huge number of delegates, to add to the locked-down areas.

Just thought I'd check in. Gotta run. Gotta canvas! I'm excited!! Can't wait to talk with more Bernie supporter today and help them get to their caucuses!!

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More glimmers from Iowa (Original Post) CoffeeCat Jan 2016 OP
Thank you for the update and your hard work! Punkingal Jan 2016 #1
Maybe those are not glimmers from Iowa but volunteer stars shining brightly! Samantha Jan 2016 #83
Great job CoffeeCat angrychair Jan 2016 #2
Thanks CoffeeCat! ViseGrip Jan 2016 #3
Amazing! EdwardBernays Jan 2016 #4
Many Thanks!!! Voice for Peace Jan 2016 #5
I love this report Depaysement Jan 2016 #6
Keep up the great work coffeecat. Win or lose you are fighting for your convictions. ProudToBeLiberal Jan 2016 #7
Excellent work CoffeeCat! redwitch Jan 2016 #8
Your report made me feel encouraged. JudyM Jan 2016 #9
Thank you CoffeeCat sarge43 Jan 2016 #10
+1 daleanime Jan 2016 #35
You rock my socks CoffeCat! Juicy_Bellows Jan 2016 #11
Thank you for your hard work, CoffeeCat democrank Jan 2016 #12
thanks coffeecat! you rock! nt restorefreedom Jan 2016 #13
Here's to you CoffeeCat! panader0 Jan 2016 #14
Thank you, CoffeeCat Iwillnevergiveup Jan 2016 #15
thank you, thank you, thank you! Kip Humphrey Jan 2016 #16
What's left to say....Yeah!!! libdem4life Jan 2016 #17
Wow! ananda Jan 2016 #18
Great work CC. 99Forever Jan 2016 #19
Letting a couple Bernie people stay in your house is cool. We've talked about doing that. PatrickforO Jan 2016 #20
I highly recommend doing so CoffeeCat Jan 2016 #89
Hey CoffeeCat MissDeeds Jan 2016 #21
Thanks for your report! leftcoastmountains Jan 2016 #22
Your posts are terrific CC! n/t JimDandy Jan 2016 #23
Have appreciiated all your updates from Iowa! KoKo Jan 2016 #24
Thank you! nt LWolf Jan 2016 #25
THANK YOU. nt thereismore Jan 2016 #26
Thanks Jarqui Jan 2016 #27
Question about Iowa and its unique role in Presidential politics DisgustipatedinCA Jan 2016 #28
Good question.... daleanime Jan 2016 #36
It sounds to me that CoffeeCat is working her butt off to.. Duckfan Jan 2016 #64
According to the stats, no. RichVRichV Jan 2016 #95
Thanks for Helping Bernie, Help US . orpupilofnature57 Jan 2016 #29
Yes!! Z_California Jan 2016 #30
Come on, Iowa! Get this right, PLEASE!!! Thanks, Coffeecat. nt antigop Jan 2016 #31
Forever grateful for people like you... Blus4u Jan 2016 #32
Bravo! Hillary may have the mone and the establishment, but Bernie has KingCharlemagne Jan 2016 #33
Thank you, and everyone working to make this country a far better place! AzDar Jan 2016 #34
Thanks.... daleanime Jan 2016 #37
Amazing, energizing report. zentrum Jan 2016 #38
nice to hear this update from someone in my hometown Mudcat Jan 2016 #39
Just to show how bad Hillary is PatrynXX Jan 2016 #40
no jcgoldie Jan 2016 #43
You are incorrect. Many Republicans voted for Obama, many will caucus and vote for Sanders. JonLeibowitz Jan 2016 #47
yeah right jcgoldie Jan 2016 #63
I'M sorry but that is bunch of bullcrap Robbins Jan 2016 #68
Bernie has gotten about 25 percent of the Republican vote in his Vermont elections Samantha Jan 2016 #82
My mother is a republican. bobbobbins01 Jan 2016 #102
And we all know how much Repubs jomin41 Jan 2016 #104
Totally LAUGHABLE Contention! CorporatistNation Jan 2016 #115
Wow...just plain old, wow. SoapBox Jan 2016 #41
Two flew in from San Jose? KamaAina Jan 2016 #42
Thank you, CoffeeCat! in_cog_ni_to Jan 2016 #44
Thanks for a very interesting post, Coffeecat. Hortensis Jan 2016 #45
Great report! I envy you. I love talking politics, and I love campaigning, especially JDPriestly Jan 2016 #46
Thank You For Sharing cantbeserious Jan 2016 #48
go coffeecat! you're my hero!!! nt retrowire Jan 2016 #49
Great update CoffeeCat mike dub Jan 2016 #50
Thanks. Have fun. Meet lots of saltpoint Jan 2016 #51
Thank you Jenny_92808 Jan 2016 #52
Excellent update... Docreed2003 Jan 2016 #53
Thank you so much for all the work you are doing. Paka Jan 2016 #54
This is so appreciated Nanjeanne Jan 2016 #55
I'm in Cedar Rapids and had a guy knock on my door earlier. He saw my Bernie sign and wanted Luciferous Jan 2016 #56
Thank-you! n/t Bjornsdotter Jan 2016 #57
CoffeeCat, you are quite a trooper and an inspiration! Duval Jan 2016 #58
I loved reading this, thanks for taking the time to post it. Gmak Jan 2016 #59
+1 snagglepuss Jan 2016 #73
thank you for all that you are doing CoffeeCat Karma13612 Jan 2016 #60
Thankfully, I think for MOST of the state emmadoggy Jan 2016 #65
Fingers crossed. Karma13612 Jan 2016 #84
No snow forecast for caucus day in Iowa! CoffeeCat Jan 2016 #90
whew!!!! eom Karma13612 Jan 2016 #103
We dodged a bullet! CoffeeCat Jan 2016 #108
Superbly, Fantasically Excellent! Plucketeer Jan 2016 #61
AWESOME work, CC! I'm going to volunteer my time in Davenport tomorrow... bullwinkle428 Jan 2016 #62
They will have work for you! roody Jan 2016 #72
They will need you! CoffeeCat Jan 2016 #91
FOLLOW-UP : I canvassed for about 5 hours today, knocking on doors for Bernie! bullwinkle428 Jan 2016 #111
You rock...it was a beautiful day for canvassing, wasn't it? CoffeeCat Jan 2016 #112
Damn! Flying from Calif and Washington State? Duckfan Jan 2016 #66
K&R Iggy Knorr Jan 2016 #67
Fantastic! Rosa Luxemburg Jan 2016 #69
This is what should have happened with Kucinich. Spitfire of ATJ Jan 2016 #70
Thank you a whole bunch, CoffeeCat! Enthusiast Jan 2016 #71
Much Love and Respect to you Coffee Cat! Indepatriot Jan 2016 #74
Thanks for your good works, CoffeeCat Uncle Joe Jan 2016 #75
Appreciate you and all the volunteers. So impressed that people came bkkyosemite Jan 2016 #76
K&R CharlotteVale Jan 2016 #77
Thank you! Keep us posted, CoffeeCat! senz Jan 2016 #78
K&R amborin Jan 2016 #79
Thank you so much beltanefauve Jan 2016 #80
What an awesome report! Can't wait for Monday!! 7wo7rees Jan 2016 #81
What a connection! MrMickeysMom Jan 2016 #85
KICK! n/t ChiciB1 Jan 2016 #86
K&R fbc Jan 2016 #87
Not sure why creatives4innovation Jan 2016 #88
Thank you everyone for CoffeeCat Jan 2016 #92
You need to meet Bernie artislife Jan 2016 #93
Thanks so much for your report! It makes me feel like I'm there! Peace Patriot Jan 2016 #94
You rock! sellitman Jan 2016 #96
Thank you for your dedication and hard work! Art_from_Ark Jan 2016 #97
Thank You CoffeeCat n/t That Guy 888 Jan 2016 #98
There are too many volunteers. We are at capacity. passiveporcupine Jan 2016 #99
greatly appreciate all that you hopemountain Jan 2016 #100
Thanks for all your good work. n/t Betty Karlson Jan 2016 #101
An interesting town to look at would be Fairfield, Iowa where Maharishi International University is cascadiance Jan 2016 #105
Awesome work! avaistheone1 Jan 2016 #106
Thanks you and to everyone on the ground out there! californiabernin Jan 2016 #107
THANK YOU!!!! You are an inspiration! Matariki Jan 2016 #109
Anymore news today on caucus goers.....all wondering if all of these supporters are going to caucus. ViseGrip Jan 2016 #110
I have a feeling that it's going to be a shitstorm of new voters CoffeeCat Jan 2016 #114
HUGE K & R !!! - Thank You !!! WillyT Jan 2016 #113

Samantha

(9,314 posts)
83. Maybe those are not glimmers from Iowa but volunteer stars shining brightly!
Sat Jan 30, 2016, 11:18 PM
Jan 2016

You are so wonderful and those who have stepped out to help are making a real difference. Kudos to all of you.

Sam

JudyM

(29,122 posts)
9. Your report made me feel encouraged.
Sat Jan 30, 2016, 04:01 PM
Jan 2016

After his little dip in the polls and the lack of media splash surrounding Hillary's email revelation yesterday, I was a bit discouraged. Then I was reading yesterday that the rural Iowa areas are going to have fewer volunteers so hopefully the overflowers are making their way out there.

Thanks so much for all you and your guest volunteers are doing. We are all rooting for your success!

Iwillnevergiveup

(9,298 posts)
15. Thank you, CoffeeCat
Sat Jan 30, 2016, 04:20 PM
Jan 2016

Your efforts and hard work on the campaign are SO appreciated. You are part of history!

CoffeeCat

(24,411 posts)
89. I highly recommend doing so
Sun Jan 31, 2016, 01:17 AM
Jan 2016

We definitely stepped out of our comfort zone, but we are so glad that we did.

I highly recommend hosting volunteers. You're really able to help the campaign so much. When I look at the total number of doors that we've knocked on--between everyone living in our house right now--it's amazing.

 

DisgustipatedinCA

(12,530 posts)
28. Question about Iowa and its unique role in Presidential politics
Sat Jan 30, 2016, 04:37 PM
Jan 2016

tl;dr: is everyone in Iowa more politically engaged, due to its unique nature and pole position?

Hi, CoffeeCat, and thanks for the great reporting you've been doing from Iowa.

I have a question about the mood on the ground in Iowa. I live in California, and I've lived in several other states through the years. On Presidential election days, you'll see people with their "I voted" stickers and so on. But aside from that, it looks and feels sort of like any other day. I get the sense that there are lots of Californians who, on election day, don't know it's election day. And none of this is very surprising when you look at the voting percentages and see that huge amounts of people don't participate.

So my question about Iowa is this: in the lead-up to caucus day, and on caucus day itself, is the entire state grooving on the caucasus whether Democrat or Republican, or does even Iowa have a large percentage of people who aren't engaged or aware of the process? Thank you.

Duckfan

(1,268 posts)
64. It sounds to me that CoffeeCat is working her butt off to..
Sat Jan 30, 2016, 08:38 PM
Jan 2016

..hook up with those people who may not participate and get them out Monday. But you have to remember, there was a post here several days ago which said people who did not vote/Caucasus recently are going to now because they are excited.

That gives me encouragement.

I'm confident CoffeeCat is really giving 110% to make our dream a reality.

RichVRichV

(885 posts)
95. According to the stats, no.
Sun Jan 31, 2016, 02:24 AM
Jan 2016

In 2008 primaries, Iowa was the highest turnout of caucus states at 16.1%. Caucus states had turnout rates between an abysmal 2.6% (Wyoming) to 16.1% (Iowa). Primary states had turnout rates between 17.7% (Louisiana) and 53.6% (New Hampshire).


So it looks like you get way better turnout in primary states than caucus states. That's not really surprising. People are generally lazy and it takes way less work in primaries than it does in caucuses.


Don't even look at 2012 primaries. Those turnout rates are downright sickening across the board.


2008 Presidential Nomination Contest Turnout Rates

Blus4u

(608 posts)
32. Forever grateful for people like you...
Sat Jan 30, 2016, 04:50 PM
Jan 2016

Please keep up the good work. It is exciting hearing about all the effort going on in Iowa!


Peace to you and be careful burning up the roads!

zentrum

(9,865 posts)
38. Amazing, energizing report.
Sat Jan 30, 2016, 05:09 PM
Jan 2016

Thank you so much for letting us all know. We're out here holding our collective breath!

Mudcat

(179 posts)
39. nice to hear this update from someone in my hometown
Sat Jan 30, 2016, 05:13 PM
Jan 2016

Thank you for all you've done and all you're doing now, from a born-and-raised Iowan who lives in California

PatrynXX

(5,668 posts)
40. Just to show how bad Hillary is
Sat Jan 30, 2016, 05:13 PM
Jan 2016

got hard core republicans , they'll be registering as Dems and Cacusuing for Bernie. just in case it comes down to Trump getting the Nominee. They won't vote for either Trump or Hillary. Zero sum game Bernie wins hands down up against trump. Nevermind everyone except some crazy folk who actually think he's a conservative... (even smoking weed they would know he isn't) , most know full well he's no conservative. At best he's a Moderate at their worst he's a Conservadem. Which anyone who's a Democrat knows for a dirty word anyway. the unknown here is Independents (me 2004) and Republicans who can switch sides to Dem then switch back. Although I think Trump is gonna get it. Ted Cruz might come close, although I appreciate how much he's been hammering away at Trumps left wing issues. that'll make sure Trump doesn't get elected by anyone I know on the Right.

jcgoldie

(11,584 posts)
43. no
Sat Jan 30, 2016, 05:37 PM
Jan 2016

Republicans caucusing for sanders doesn't show "how bad" Hillary is... it shows how scared of her they are.

JonLeibowitz

(6,282 posts)
47. You are incorrect. Many Republicans voted for Obama, many will caucus and vote for Sanders.
Sat Jan 30, 2016, 05:54 PM
Jan 2016

The term is crossover appeal.

jcgoldie

(11,584 posts)
63. yeah right
Sat Jan 30, 2016, 08:12 PM
Jan 2016

Look I like Bernie Sanders. But I believe its ridiculous to claim he has crossover appeal to republicans. Republicans don't want to face Clinton because they think they have a better chance against anyone else. I don't know if they do or not actually, but I believe thats a lot more likely motivation for them voting in the Dem caucus than because they have crossed over to vote for a far left self proclaimed socialist.

Robbins

(5,066 posts)
68. I'M sorry but that is bunch of bullcrap
Sat Jan 30, 2016, 08:55 PM
Jan 2016

he has proven for years in vermont his abilty to get crossover support

You clinton supporters are ignoring reality.

Samantha

(9,314 posts)
82. Bernie has gotten about 25 percent of the Republican vote in his Vermont elections
Sat Jan 30, 2016, 11:14 PM
Jan 2016

I have heard Republicans say that while they do not agree with him on everything, he is honest and tells people the truth. Partisanship is an easy thing to come by in our process; honesty seems a little rare.

There also Republicans who have also said there is no one in the field of Republican contenders they want to vote for and they will probably crossover and vote for Bernie. Many Republicans will never vote for Hillary because they do not like her.

So I disagree that "it's ridiculous to claim he has crossover appeal." I have also heard there is a "Republicans for Bernie" group, but I have not checked it. Maybe you would like to take a look at it. It could be on Facebook or an independent website.

Sam

bobbobbins01

(1,681 posts)
102. My mother is a republican.
Sun Jan 31, 2016, 04:50 AM
Jan 2016

She voted for Bush twice, and for McCain and Romney. Not only is she voting for Bernie this time, she's volunteering for him. She can't stand Hillary and Trump, and admires Bernie's honesty even if she doesn't agree with everything he says.

CorporatistNation

(2,546 posts)
115. Totally LAUGHABLE Contention!
Sun Jan 31, 2016, 09:33 PM
Jan 2016

People will go out of their way to vote AGAINST HILLARY because people hate the Clintons! Bernie will attract Indys and Mod repubs to vote for him... because people feel that they are getting ... fucked by the system. Hillary preserving the status quo or any repub doing the same is patently unacceptable now to a majority of voters of all representation.

SoapBox

(18,791 posts)
41. Wow...just plain old, wow.
Sat Jan 30, 2016, 05:27 PM
Jan 2016

You are so good for offering up bed space to being out hitting the pavement.

There was a post a couple days ago about folks making phone calls...they had run out of phone numbers!

Sounds similar to going to houses twice.

Go Bernie!

Go Berners!

in_cog_ni_to

(41,600 posts)
44. Thank you, CoffeeCat!
Sat Jan 30, 2016, 05:38 PM
Jan 2016

I'm hoping Iowa repeats history and sends HRH packing in THIRD PLACE. Second place works for me too!

Happy canvasing!
Go Bernie!

PEACE
LOVE
BERNIE

mike dub

(541 posts)
50. Great update CoffeeCat
Sat Jan 30, 2016, 06:15 PM
Jan 2016

Thanks for all the hard work you all are putting in. Will be watching excitedly Monday night and Tuesday!

saltpoint

(50,986 posts)
51. Thanks. Have fun. Meet lots of
Sat Jan 30, 2016, 06:18 PM
Jan 2016

new people. Tell them all thanks for us Bernie supporters all over the place.

Paka

(2,760 posts)
54. Thank you so much for all the work you are doing.
Sat Jan 30, 2016, 06:49 PM
Jan 2016

Thank you also for the report. It's great to get this news of pure inspiration.

Luciferous

(6,067 posts)
56. I'm in Cedar Rapids and had a guy knock on my door earlier. He saw my Bernie sign and wanted
Sat Jan 30, 2016, 06:58 PM
Jan 2016

to make sure I knew where to caucus. I think our area is looking pretty good- I see lots of Bernie signs in yards. I've only seen two for Clinton.

Gmak

(88 posts)
59. I loved reading this, thanks for taking the time to post it.
Sat Jan 30, 2016, 07:28 PM
Jan 2016

I am sitting in Illinois feeling useless, when I know how much hard work volunteers are doing in Iowa. How very wonderful of you to host 4 complete (I assume) strangers as well as working so hard canvassing yourself. People like you will be the backbone of the revolution and are the salt of the earth.

Karma13612

(4,527 posts)
60. thank you for all that you are doing CoffeeCat
Sat Jan 30, 2016, 07:40 PM
Jan 2016

This is so inspiring!

And this right here is very comforting:

These same volunteers will be calling on these people the day of the caucus and getting people to their caucus locations.


I'm worried about the snow due Monday and having people committed to getting people to their caucus locations (as long as it's safe) is very good to hear.

Now, get some rest when you can!!!

emmadoggy

(2,142 posts)
65. Thankfully, I think for MOST of the state
Sat Jan 30, 2016, 08:41 PM
Jan 2016

the snow won't be moving in until after the caucus. I know for the northeast corner where I am, they are saying it won't arrive until after midnight. The southwest corner would be of most concern.

Karma13612

(4,527 posts)
84. Fingers crossed.
Sun Jan 31, 2016, 12:03 AM
Jan 2016

Hopefully Ms. Nature gives we mortals a bit of a break.

After all, this is history in the making.

CoffeeCat

(24,411 posts)
90. No snow forecast for caucus day in Iowa!
Sun Jan 31, 2016, 01:24 AM
Jan 2016

Monday, the day of the caucus will be clear. No snow.

Big snowstorm moving in the area on Tuesday.

CoffeeCat

(24,411 posts)
108. We dodged a bullet!
Sun Jan 31, 2016, 02:23 PM
Jan 2016

A bit of rain starting Monday night, then turning over to snow late Monday around 11:00 p.m., then a massive blizzard moves in during the early morning hours of Tuesday. Possibly a foot of snow.

Can you believe we're missing that catastrophe?!

The stars are aligned!

 

Plucketeer

(12,882 posts)
61. Superbly, Fantasically Excellent!
Sat Jan 30, 2016, 07:44 PM
Jan 2016

An honest and heartfelt THANK YOU to all the Bernie people working everywhere!

bullwinkle428

(20,627 posts)
62. AWESOME work, CC! I'm going to volunteer my time in Davenport tomorrow...
Sat Jan 30, 2016, 08:00 PM
Jan 2016

if they have work for me! Given your report, I wonder if they already have enough to handle all of the required duties at this point.

K&R.

CoffeeCat

(24,411 posts)
91. They will need you!
Sun Jan 31, 2016, 01:28 AM
Jan 2016

There is a glut of volunteers in Des Moines, because so many have gone there.

But help is needed and wanted all over the state! For sure!

Davenport needs your help!!

CoffeeCat

(24,411 posts)
112. You rock...it was a beautiful day for canvassing, wasn't it?
Sun Jan 31, 2016, 08:50 PM
Jan 2016

The sun was shining. That was a bonus.

Hope you had a good day. Canvassing is very rewarding, but tough work.

5 hours. That's awesome!

Duckfan

(1,268 posts)
66. Damn! Flying from Calif and Washington State?
Sat Jan 30, 2016, 08:48 PM
Jan 2016

OMG!! It's a freakin Bernie party!!!

This is F'ing amazing so many people from elsewhere are there for Bernie. My gawd. I'm getting excited now.

CoffeeCat gets an award for this. Really. COME ON IOWA!!!!!!

You Rock girl!!!

bkkyosemite

(5,792 posts)
76. Appreciate you and all the volunteers. So impressed that people came
Sat Jan 30, 2016, 10:17 PM
Jan 2016

from the West Coast...we are a determined lot I wish I was there too. Thank you!!!

MrMickeysMom

(20,453 posts)
85. What a connection!
Sun Jan 31, 2016, 12:07 AM
Jan 2016

Being that I'm in PA, I've been phone banking over the weeks. It's good to see that the undecideds (many that I've gotten on the phone) have a true connection with you and yours.

You're amazing, CoffeeCat. We're all amazing in this fight for our lives.

Thank you ..

CoffeeCat

(24,411 posts)
92. Thank you everyone for
Sun Jan 31, 2016, 01:34 AM
Jan 2016

all of your kind messages and support. I'm very humbled, because I am just one tiny cog. I like to share with you what I see and hear so you can share in the enthusiasm and excitement that is on the ground in Iowa, for Bernie.

There are many reasons to be proud of this campaign and to have hope that we are going to put Bernie in the White House!

 

artislife

(9,497 posts)
93. You need to meet Bernie
Sun Jan 31, 2016, 01:37 AM
Jan 2016

If anyone belongs to his campaign actually reads this, you should have a meet and greet with the guy. You are one of the posters who has kept the Bernie group and others very excited about Iowa from the get go.

May this year bring you and your family a lot of happiness, joy, laughter and a Bernie win in November!!

Peace Patriot

(24,010 posts)
94. Thanks so much for your report! It makes me feel like I'm there!
Sun Jan 31, 2016, 01:46 AM
Jan 2016

Since I can't be, I made another $ contribution.

Thank you, thank you, thank you for your hard work and for housing volunteers!



passiveporcupine

(8,175 posts)
99. There are too many volunteers. We are at capacity.
Sun Jan 31, 2016, 03:04 AM
Jan 2016
There are so many people helping that it's getting nuts.


This is absolutely awesome!

Thank you for all your hard work and generosity in opening up your home for this campaign event.

 

cascadiance

(19,537 posts)
105. An interesting town to look at would be Fairfield, Iowa where Maharishi International University is
Sun Jan 31, 2016, 12:33 PM
Jan 2016

... where they teach levitation, etc. there on the campus of what used to be Parson's College where my just recently late mom went to college when she grew up in that town.

It may be in a conservative area, but there's likely some very liberal folk going to school there, and I would expect the caucuses in this town to be very "interesting" this year with Bernie on the ballot. It's just a little drive south from Iowa City.

 

ViseGrip

(3,133 posts)
110. Anymore news today on caucus goers.....all wondering if all of these supporters are going to caucus.
Sun Jan 31, 2016, 08:04 PM
Jan 2016

CoffeeCat

(24,411 posts)
114. I have a feeling that it's going to be a shitstorm of new voters
Sun Jan 31, 2016, 09:21 PM
Jan 2016

and voters who will be registering at the caucus.

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