CNN: First Time Democratic Party Caucus Voters down from 2008

[itsrobert]

Significantly. Not looking good for Bernie.

[book_worm]

1. Let's wait and see.

[Cali_Democrat]

2. Obama was a big driver of turnout in 2008

He's no longer on the ballot so it makes sense that turnout in 2016 would be less than 2008.

[StevieM]

7. I think George W Bush was also a big driver. He definitely motivated a lot of Democrats to turn out.

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[Cali_Democrat]

9. Very true! There isn't nearly as much discontent on the Democratic side this time around

Obama has extremely high approval ratings among Dems.

[angrychair]

3. Question the source

They are the only people saying that....

[Nanjeanne]

4. Gee this CNN should talk to this CNN

http://www.democraticunderground.com/12511112846

They said CNN is talking about the Yuge turnout of first-timers!

[SickOfTheOnePct]

5. I just saw that

Matter and anti-matter, apparently. LOL

[Ferd Berfel]

6. Can't stop the BS even now 'eh?

http://www.democraticunderground.com/12511112907

Ed Shultz reporting on RT - Caucuses staying open, lines out the doors, and overflow!

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Lines out the door with people registering to vote. Caucuses might not start on time. This is incredible

http://www.democraticunderground.com/12511112846

[itsrobert]

10. Are you referring to me or CNN?

Just passing along on what CNN entry polling is indicating.

[Ken Burch]

8. Not what MSNBC is reporting.

Chris Hayes says that they've extended sign-ins at the caucus site he is reporting from.

[JI7]

11. did anyone expect turnout to exceed what Obama had done ?

Obama is probably one of the best campaigners and candidates in history and world.

[safeinOhio]

12. Those 57% of new voters in the last election

are no longer first time, and when they were 1st timers Hillary came in 3rd.