I live in Washington State and tomorrow I go to caucus for Bernie even tho I walk with 2 canes

[BigBearJohn]

I'm wondering if they'll have handicap accommodations?

I'm really excited about tomorrow. Been waiting to vote for someone like Bernie a LONG time
in my life.

[daleanime]

1. Amen....

[Zobeewa]

35. TODAYS CAUCUS. How can I help to have bernie win in Washington State.. I live here

So the caucus is today, and I am out of town.

I have always voted in the primary election (coming up in May,) but I do not understand exactly what a caucus is, and how I might make the most of it to help Bernie get elected. I have never felt so strongly for a candidate before than I do for Bernie. and I really want to do anything I possibly can to help.

Do I have to drive back into town today, or is there a way I can help from about 2 hours north?

Thanks,
Zobeewa

[daleanime]

40. I believe you have to attend your home caucus.....

Hope you can get that chance, good luck.

[southerncrone]

2. Bless you. If anywhere has handicap accommodations, it should be WA state Dem caucus.

Please report back if they do (or don't) & how things are going.

Keep on Bernin'!

[appalachiablue]

3. Good on you, have a great voting day! Maybe check online for info. about parking.

[Manifestor_of_Light]

4. just watched Bernie's speech live

On MSNBC from Safeco Field in Seattle. Lower deck full. Crowd estimate of 15,000. Joan Walsh thinks he is destroying the Democratic party by criticizing it.

[BigBearJohn]

5. Well, if he is, he'll fix it when he becomes POTUS

[oldandhappy]

7. He is giving Dems a chance at life!

If we change we live.

[DebbieCDC]

9. The DLC Democratic Party NEEDS to be destroyed

Joan Walsh can kiss my a**

[SoapBox]

17. As soon as she started talking...or was it whining

I turned her off...I knew what would be coming.

She is ANOTHER in a long list of Entrenched Elite Establish types, that totally disappointed me with their blatant shilling, that went into the shit can.

[oldandhappy]

6. Good for you Big Bear John.

I salute you.

[DebbieCDC]

8. People here in my caucus area have been asking if ASL interpretation will be available

One of our precinct workers has put out an appeal on the neighborhood blog for volunteers who know ASL. Otherwise hearing impaired voters will be able to read along from a printed script.

I wish I knew ASL so I could help out, but nevertheless I will be at my precinct to make damn sure my vote is counted.

Bless you BigBearJohn

[napi21]

10. Thank you! I wish you could impart you enthusiasm in the reast of the people i the US!

The grumpy people all over this country who just don't "FEEL LIKE VOTING" drive me crazy. With all that is going on, from the house members & senators determined to do NOTHING for the American people to replacing Scalia, people who don't vote THIS YEAR deserve what they get/ The big problem with that is that we all have to suffer because of the few who just don't care!

[werknotgoin2takeit]

11. Bless You

I'll be out there with you! Washington is going to make history and you will be a part of this! Us Berner's will all be helping each other so don't think that you will be alone. We will support you as you come to support Bernie. I think my husband and I will bring our camp chairs for people who need to sit can just in case there is a long line. Glad to have you on our side BigBearJohn!

[BigBearJohn]

12. You ALL are soooooo darned sweet. You went ahead and brought good tears to my eyes.

[CoffeeCat]

13. I don't know anything about the area in which you live

but I know that people will most likely come out in droves for Bernie.

Be prepared for a long process. It may not be a long process, but you never know with all of the shenanigans happening this year.

Bring a bottle or two of water. Some granola bars. A book to read. Make sure your phone is charged.

Do you plan on being a delegate? We did delegate selection at the end of our caucus. Make sure that you get in on this, if you want to do it. I strongly encourage you to do so. Bernie needs very strong, dedicated delegates to show up for him at the next stage. It's really important.

If you do sign up to be a delegate, fill out the proper paperwork. They should have a sheet with all of your names. Please take a picture of that sheet. Others are reporting that that they show up to the convention to serve as a delegate, and there is no record of them signing up. Take that picture.

Best to you. Have fun!!! You're making history!

[BigBearJohn]

14. I am totally jazzed about tomorrow. Bringing a notebook & fully-charged phone and thanks

for the suggestion of bringing water. Will do!

[NJCher]

16. Sounds like good advice

I will be thinking about you, bbj.

When you are up for it, I will look forward to hearing about your experience.

Your contributions here are much appreciated!

Cher

[werknotgoin2takeit]

18. You are always a font of Wisdom!

I thought we would bring some folding chairs, but I didn't think of water. So now, I will make sure to have a cooler of cold water to hand out just in case. I don't know how big it will be where I am tomorrow but I would rather be prepared to help those coming out to vote to be able to stay if the wait is long then have to leave. We should learn from Arizona and all the other messes we've seen and prepare not just for ourselves but for others. That is basically Bernie's message, if you hurt, I hurt. So let's work together to lift each other up.

[CoffeeCat]

21. Great message and good thoughts

Best of luck tomorrow and have so much fun!!

Brief us on how it went!

We would love to hear all of the details!

[ViseGrip]

15. You walk right up front, to the door, they will take you inside.

[thereismore]

19. Thank you!!!

[babylonsister]

20. Hi, and enjoy the ride-the enthusiasm is fabulous! nt

[BigBearJohn]

22. BABYLONSISTER!!!!!! I haven't heard from you in ages. Hello old friend.

Hope life is treating you good.

Hugs,
BigBearJohn

[babylonsister]

39. Yes,

I've decided not to rumble this year. I am great, and you seem in fine form yourself!

[jillan]

23. Are you able to stand for a long time? If you have anything you can take with you -please take it.

The lines have been crazy!

Take care of you!

Have fun & let us know how it went.

[BigBearJohn]

25. I will let you know how it goes... if I get tired, I'll just sit on a HRC supporter (lol-joke)

[werknotgoin2takeit]

30. Oh that made me laugh

[jillan]

31. haha!! Seriously, lawmakers in Arizona are putting together a lawsuit because what happened

violated ADA laws. There were no accommodations for people that couldn't stand for long periods of time.

Hopefully lawmakers in Washington are better than the lawmakers in Az.... nobody can be that bad.
Just prepare for lines.
Let us know how it went and good luck tomorrow! Feel the Birdie!

[Turn CO Blue]

24. So excited for you. I was thrilled the way all the hands flew up when they counted the

Bernie side, here in Colorado.

[BigBearJohn]

26. I'm pretty vocal. Should be interesting

[CentralMass]

28. Good luck tomorrow.

[JDPriestly]

27. K&R. Thank you for voting for Bernie.

[Biaviians]

29. BigBearJohn thank you!! We will be thinking of you tomorrow!

[BigBearJohn]

32. THANK YOU EVERYBODY. I CANT WAIT TO GIVE A HUUUUUGE LANDSLIDE REPORT TOMORROW

THEY *WILL* KNOW BBJ HAS ARRIVED. lol
It's so nice to be participating in Bernie's Wild Adventure
instead of just watching.

I have a GREAT feeling about this.

[BigBearJohn]

33. Does anybody have some STRONG suggestions for convincing 'undecideds' at the caucus to switch over?

[in_cog_ni_to]

36. The TPP, FRACKING, CITIZENS UNITED, UNIVERSAL HEALTHCARE

Rebuilding our infrastructure (paid for by closing corporate tax loopholes) and tuition free state public Universities and colleges (paid for by taxing wall st. Speculation), the ENVIRONMENT and switching to alternative energy. Just make a list to take with you.

OH, and birds LOVE BERNIE TOO!

Have fun, BBJ! I'm sure they'll accommodate your needs. I can't wait to hear your report!

PEACE
LOVE
BERNIE

[Donkees]

38. Your determination to get there on two canes should be enough to inspire...

...those with less mental stamina.

" Mental stamina is the balance of supreme confidence and humility"


I trust in you!

[lostnfound]

34. Polling places have been reduced (at least in Spokane), good to pre-register,

http://www.democraticunderground.com/12511578102

[Zobeewa]

37. Help me understand what this causus is, and how get Bernie to be my president.

So the caucus is today, and I am out of town.

I have always voted in the primary election (coming up in May,) but I do not understand exactly what a caucus is, and how I might make the most of it to help Bernie get elected. I have never felt so strongly for a candidate before than I do for Bernie. and I really want to do anything I possibly can to help.

Do I have to drive back into town today, or is there a way I can help from about 2 hours north?

Thanks,
Zobeewa

[azmom]

41. You go BigBearJohn.

[jillan]

42. BigBearJohn - waiting to hear that you are okay! Please check in when you can.

Been thinking about you

[eridani]

43. We had one floor accessible--naturally the people in chairs were in the caucuses on the upper level

So we had the caucuses agree to switch so that the people in chairs could be on the lower level.