I'm just back from the Alaska caucus

[Blue_In_AK]

and there were THOUSANDS of people there, so many more than anybody expected. The original plan was to close the doors at 6:00 but they had to stay open until 7:30 because there were so many people still coming, taking an hour and a half to get across town, having to park blocks away. It was phenomenal! I'm not sure of the final results -- in our district it was Obama by about 2 to 1. We held out for "uncommitted," but couldn't get to the 15% so ultimately went to Hillary because we like underdogs. :P

Anyway, I just wanted to let you guys all know that Alaska is not as deep red as you think. We may surprise you. :)

[gateley]

1. Thanks! nt

[Cha]

2. Thank you, Blue in AK!

Could you please tell me why Obama is doing so well up there in your fine State? :)

[Blue_In_AK]

9. Hillary is pretty much universally hated here

and has been for a long time. I'm not sure why. I used to think it had something to do with her opposition to drilling in ANWR, but I think Obama opposes that, too, so I'm not sure why he is so much more popular than she is. Maybe because he's new. I know a lot of people who supported Edwards (including us), but when he dropped out, most of them went with Obama. I'm still not comfortable with him, but I will for sure vote for him if he's the nominee. We just went with the Hillary camp tonight because she was so far behind.

[Cha]

11. Thanks! Obama

was against the War On Iraq and that's the deal sealer for me. hilary is my senator and she's showed no courage or leadership for 7 years and they've done nothing but dirty politics.

I'm with the majority os Alaskan Dems on this.

[Eurobabe]

3. And??

Don't keep us in suspense!!

[K Gardner]

4. Thanks for the report !! Very exciting :-)

[adabfree]

5. thanks

[Pirate Smile]

6. That seems to be the result in most of the caucus states. The state Dem Parties

did not grasp what was going to happen and plan well for it. But - hey - that is good news. Turnout Explosion!

[Frances]

7. I think the close race between Hillary and Obama even more

than disillusionment with Bush is the reason for the huge turnout.

That's good news for all Dems.

[EFerrari]

8. They've called it for Obama.

Thanks for your report!

[Eurobabe]

10. Woot Blue!!

:woohoo: :woohoo: