Wall to wall people!

[mzmolly]

I live in a suburb of Saint Paul, Minnesota. I knew when I could not find parking at the local High School that we had a crowd, but I had no idea that the school would be filled! I am not exaggerating when I say that I felt like I was in line at a rock concert. I was literally mashed between people trying to find their destination. My poor nine year old was smashed along for the ride.

At one point we were standing behind an elderly gent who stated "I've been coming to these every two years since 1967, I've never seen it like this." Another elderly woman said that this was her first caucus but she felt compelled because "I want to be part of history."

It was lovely. :hi:

I failed to note that we ran out of ballots as well! I voted on a ballot I made myself after being handed a sheet of paper.

How was the turnout in your area?

[NastyRiffraff]

1. Wow, that's wonderful!

I'm not in a ST state, but I'd love to hear other turnout reports. Great news for Dems!

[saltpoint]

2. Damn, you people up in Saint Paul are doin' it right!

Way to go!

Also, some damned excellent parenting taking your young person to vote with you.

That's how it should be done.

Loud cheers from my house, mzmolly!

[mzmolly]

4. Thanks my friend.

:hi:

[Maddy McCall]

3. Ok, quit beating around the bush...

WHO'D you vote for???

:rofl:

We don't go to the polls until March 11. :(

[mzmolly]

9. You guys are going to kill me but ...

I voted for Edwards. He was still on the ballot, and I wanted to endorse his platform and say thanks for speaking about poverty and the fact that there are two Americas.

I will say that I was impressed with the responses I got in my "torn" thread. I just want JE to have a say in the agenda if possible. I trust him with my vote.

:hi:

[Emit]

12. Good for you, mzmolly!

:thumbsup:

[mzmolly]

18. Thanks Emit.

:hi:

[Maddy McCall]

14. NOT AT ALL.

I've considered doing the same thing.

Love the man. And he's actually polling quite well tonight! :D

[mzmolly]

15. PHEW! I guess I'm not as crazy as I thought?

:crazy: :D

[Pirate Smile]

5. What did you decide?

[mzmolly]

10. See response number 9.

:hi: :hide:

[The Velveteen Ocelot]

6. Minnesota here, too. It was spectacular.

I live in south Minneapolis, in a precinct that went heavily for Kucinich in '04. I went early, at 6:30, and there was already a long line, and most of them were people who were signing in as new caucus-goers. I couldn't stay all evening for the other proceedings, so I waited in line for about a half hour and voted, and by the time I left at about 7:00 there was a line snaking out the door and halfway down the block. They were already making ballots out of cut-up squares of scratch paper; they said the turnout was at least three times what they expected. And that was *before* the huge crowd started showing up. I don't know who will win and I'm not sure I even care right now because it was so good to see such a huge turnout for the Democrats.

[mzmolly]

11. I forgot to mention that we too ran out of ballots!

This was before 7PM. Glad as well that you had a good turnout Ocelot. :hi: I'll be happy for who ever wins and sad for who loses. I feel we have two great candidates.

[David Zephyr]

7. Thanks for the first hand report.

And I love you no matter who you voted for! :hi:

[mzmolly]

13. Awe,

:blush:

:loveya: < you too David. :pals:

[EFerrari]

8. So great to hear this! That's what I'm hearing from all over

the country. People are motivated!

[mzmolly]

16. I hope we stay motivated sfexpat.

:hi:

[Matariki]

17. "I want to be part of history."

At one point we were standing behind an elderly gent who stated "I've been coming to these every two years since 1967, I've never seen it like this." Another elderly woman said that this was her first caucus but she felt compelled because "I want to be part of history."

Goddess that makes me happy. I don't even care which Democratic candidate wins. :toast:

[mzmolly]

19. Agreed.

:hi:

[no name no slogan]

20. That's awesome! Which suburb are you in?

I'm in St Paul, but had to sit this one out because I have, get this, PINK EYE. :grr:

:hi:

[mzmolly]

21. LOL. Sorry on the Pink Eye. That's not fun!

I'm in White Bear. I used to live in Saint Paul near Lake Phalen though. Where abouts are you? :hi:

[no name no slogan]

23. I'm Summit Hill-ish

Rent, but don't own of course! I can't afford to own in this neighborhood! :rofl:

I'm kind of sorry I missed it. This is my first presidential caucus in my new 'hood (lived in Mpls for 12+ years before moving here in 2005).

The TV news stations are going totally apeshit over the numbers. And I can't BELIEVE the ###s Obama got-- 65%!

I also can't believe that Romney is leading-- and McCain might even be in 3rd! If McCain doesn't get at least 2nd, Pawlenty is OFF HIS LIST for VP.

Loved your caucus story! :hi:

[mzmolly]

25. Knowing Minnesotans as I feel I do, I am not surprised that Obama is doing so well.

Ahhh, Summit Hill. I can't figure out WHO can afford to live there sans Garrison Keillor!? :P

I must turn on the tele and find out what's happening. My Mom had to fill me in on what you just did as my back side has been planted here since I came home LOL. :hi:

[EleanorR]

22. great turnout

Hey mzmolly!
Turnout was amazing here in my neck of the woods of St. Paul. Just before 7:00 there was a line a good block and a half long of people waiting just to get in the building to get to their caucus rooms to vote and many, many people still driving around looking for parking. It was great, and I'm so glad it wasn't a -20 degree night!

[mzmolly]

24. Well hello thar Eleanor!

So nice to see you here! :hi: I'm glad to learn that the turnout in Saint Paul was good as well. Agreed, the weather being mild was helpful.

FYI - My sister, also in Saint Paul - the East side, said that her caucus location was packed as well.