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93. Felt great to see the crowd
Wed Mar 2, 2016, 04:28 PM
Mar 2016

I was in Winona and it was busy but not terrible. Its been worse when both parties were together at the vo-tech. The concourse was noisy but no more chaotic than usual. I didnt make it up to the classrooms but most WSU students were at the tables rivht next to mine.

I'm not sure where you are but my daughter has been texting me the same about her caucus. Avalux Mar 2016 #1
My caucus was at Henry Sibley High School in Mendota Heights Bjorn Against Mar 2016 #5
She's in Winona, student at Winona State. Avalux Mar 2016 #11
Felt great to see the crowd inchhigh Mar 2016 #93
I tried to get there Jeb Bartlet Mar 2016 #113
Too many people voting BainsBane Mar 2016 #106
No the problem is not enough people are voting because the caucuses are designed to disenfranchise Bjorn Against Mar 2016 #114
I don't care who you support we should ALL be against disenfranchisement Arazi Mar 2016 #2
+1. Nt JudyM Mar 2016 #95
k&R Mbrow Mar 2016 #108
Why the hell can't we organize elections properly in this country? potone Mar 2016 #3
I am going to write some letters, I am pissed. Bjorn Against Mar 2016 #6
This message was self-deleted by its author cyberpj Mar 2016 #9
Because we are an Oligarchy. Voting is largely kabuki in some areas. Tommymac Mar 2016 #43
This was NOT an election. Agschmid Mar 2016 #67
Because stupid people in certain states skepticscott Mar 2016 #88
"Why the hell can't we organize elections properly in this country?" ... Jopin Klobe Mar 2016 #90
Messy elections make cheating easier. nt valerief Mar 2016 #101
It's a feature, not a bug. nt tblue37 Mar 2016 #103
Video? votesparks Mar 2016 #4
Oh, look! More useful incompetence. I wonder who arranged it. n/t winter is coming Mar 2016 #7
THIS is the democracy that thousands have fought and died to protect ?! GreatGazoo Mar 2016 #8
This message was self-deleted by its author cyberpj Mar 2016 #10
^^^^^^ What you said! ^^^^^^ southerncrone Mar 2016 #58
Caucuses are stupid. moondust Mar 2016 #12
The whole notion of Primaries is outmoded. Unfortunately, it totally serves the plutocracy. truedelphi Mar 2016 #112
There has to be a way moondust Mar 2016 #115
how does that favor one candidate over another? eom yawnmaster Mar 2016 #13
It doesn't favor one over the other, imo tazkcmo Mar 2016 #44
As a city person, I have to say walking four blocks sounds easy- and the opposite of suppression. bettyellen Mar 2016 #14
It was dark and there was lots of traffic Bjorn Against Mar 2016 #18
I'm thinking disabled people here would also need to make special arrangements- when I campaign bettyellen Mar 2016 #20
A lot of disabled people vote absentee ballots, though some insist on voting in person. hedda_foil Mar 2016 #40
Oh yeah, we would do absentee ballots too! Tks for the reminder. Point is campaigns plan for this. bettyellen Mar 2016 #42
Which brings up a good point: Mister Ed Mar 2016 #96
Yeah, I am not a fan of the caucus system myself, that is a good point. bettyellen Mar 2016 #107
Cities have sidewalks. Around here, we have ditches filled with water. jeff47 Mar 2016 #19
That stinks! I cannot such a petroleum based lifestyle! bettyellen Mar 2016 #29
Hence my Chevy Volt jeff47 Mar 2016 #35
Well, you'd never get off the first block before the polls closes going door to door around here! bettyellen Mar 2016 #36
No sidewalks where I live either. You'd be walking on the road in the dark Arazi Mar 2016 #24
Wow- it is such an alien concept to drive everywhere to me! Even when we drive places.... bettyellen Mar 2016 #28
Yup, metropolitan suburb here Arazi Mar 2016 #32
Don't people organize carpools and van pools? Maybe they need more! bettyellen Mar 2016 #55
I'm with Bernie and yes, it's a standard question on our phone banking Arazi Mar 2016 #63
Interesting that doesn't match the "script" some phone bankers quoted the other day. Not at all. bettyellen Mar 2016 #64
I saw that OP about Dot Arazi Mar 2016 #71
On election day, the calls are the quickest you will ever make. Usually you're whittled down to bettyellen Mar 2016 #73
This is Minnesota, Think cold and icy. kracer20 Mar 2016 #50
I'm surprised four blocks would be unmanageable. How do kids get around? bettyellen Mar 2016 #54
I think my walk was about 4 blocks Mnpaul Mar 2016 #74
30 minutes in line to park, then another 15 minute walk in my Twin City suburb SomeGuyInEagan Mar 2016 #91
No suppression in downtown St Paul Generic Brad Mar 2016 #15
Get rid of those caucuses!!! kerry-is-my-prez Mar 2016 #16
Report what you saw to 1-800-OUR-VOTE Election Protection PADemD Mar 2016 #17
Nice to see in this UglyGreed Mar 2016 #21
It's performance art. Maedhros Mar 2016 #22
One primary day for the entire country-make it a national holiday and let people vote. jalan48 Mar 2016 #23
But poor people will still be forced to work on a "national holiday". I think 4-5 day voting period bettyellen Mar 2016 #38
Yes-even better. Maybe over the weekend. jalan48 Mar 2016 #41
Yes- I think 4-5 days and a few with long hours should be the minimum. bettyellen Mar 2016 #47
I got an even better one nadinbrzezinski Mar 2016 #56
Agreed. Felons should be allowed once released too. Never thought about prisoners, but they bettyellen Mar 2016 #59
Spoiled you bring it in nadinbrzezinski Mar 2016 #62
This message was self-deleted by its author DUbeornot2be Mar 2016 #76
I also voted at an insanely crowded caucus in Minnesota Chichiri Mar 2016 #25
mother of god thats atrocious. retrowire Mar 2016 #26
How is this voter suppression? wildeyed Mar 2016 #27
It was not exactly easy to get to the caucus site Bjorn Against Mar 2016 #31
You have to convince the local party to do better, sounds like they need more volunteers too. bettyellen Mar 2016 #37
Caucuses are voter suppression. wildeyed Mar 2016 #39
No amount of volunteers could have prevented that traffic jam Bjorn Against Mar 2016 #48
I blame you for making horrible accusations wildeyed Mar 2016 #60
I am speaking the truth about what I saw Bjorn Against Mar 2016 #61
It's not suppression without proof. wildeyed Mar 2016 #69
I am not blaming the volunteers, I am blaming the party leadership Bjorn Against Mar 2016 #70
Failed is NOT the same as suppression. wildeyed Mar 2016 #72
The latest in labor-saving election technology AgerolanAmerican Mar 2016 #30
My SW Minneapolis caucus was well run. wouldsman Mar 2016 #33
Why a trash can? Why no one guarding? JaneyVee Mar 2016 #34
they are deep enough that they should not overflow- and out where everyone working can see them. bettyellen Mar 2016 #45
Nope, I am not in Mexico City nadinbrzezinski Mar 2016 #46
It's fucked up. Aerows Mar 2016 #52
Why I call this pretend democracy nadinbrzezinski Mar 2016 #57
Remember the Donna Frye mayoral election? WHEN CRABS ROAR Mar 2016 #81
Speaking off, and I voted for her nadinbrzezinski Mar 2016 #82
Does the Democratic Party just want to fucking lose? Aerows Mar 2016 #49
I got a robo call telling me to go to the wrong place azurnoir Mar 2016 #51
Caucuses need to be eliminated Dem2 Mar 2016 #53
It's really disgusting. SoapBox Mar 2016 #65
Switch to a primary. Agschmid Mar 2016 #66
What kind of antiquated system are we living under?!!! WishfulThinker Mar 2016 #68
Please send this to zentrum Mar 2016 #75
Welcome to the new Democratic party, sponsored by Hillary and friends PoliticalMalcontent Mar 2016 #77
We are gettting a good look at our broken voting system monicaangela Mar 2016 #78
A trash can? That's unbelievable. Just wow. AgadorSparticus Mar 2016 #79
Our caucus was crowded also at first. Many came to vote and jwirr Mar 2016 #80
It seemed to go pretty well at my caucus. The Velveteen Ocelot Mar 2016 #83
Yet another reason caucuses should go the way of the dodo mythology Mar 2016 #84
Predatory politicians LOVE predatory lenders and predatory party apparatchiks. nt mhatrw Mar 2016 #85
My best? I'd volunteer to help next time, and don't take no for an answer. mahina Mar 2016 #86
That would make a fine LTTE & you should seriously consider sending it! CrispyQ Mar 2016 #87
My advice to the OP would be to write the LTTE, but leave out Mister Ed Mar 2016 #98
I agree, the Minnesota results should be thrown out and none of their delegates counted. stevenleser Mar 2016 #89
Jesus! AlbertCat Mar 2016 #92
What?! This is outrageous. JudyM Mar 2016 #94
but all that matters a photo ID to the GOP. pansypoo53219 Mar 2016 #97
That shouldn't have happened Babel_17 Mar 2016 #99
Why does America do this? Bad Dog Mar 2016 #100
My caucus was packed out. They expected 60 and got 500 BainsBane Mar 2016 #102
It is not about which candidate won, this process disenfranchises a lot of people Bjorn Against Mar 2016 #110
Firstly, you didn't participate in an election Tuesday night BainsBane Mar 2016 #118
Stop misrepresenting my words Bjorn Against Mar 2016 #119
You complained about not verifying registration BainsBane Mar 2016 #120
You are lying about my position Bjorn Against Mar 2016 #122
Wow... thats disgusting! Adding that to the list Bubzer Mar 2016 #104
Kicked and recommended! Enthusiast Mar 2016 #105
A Minnesota State Rep is planning to introduce a bill for primaries. Eric J in MN Mar 2016 #109
Wow, something strange is happening, this is the second time I have agreed with Garofolo recently Bjorn Against Mar 2016 #111
It was bad planning by whoever is running your senate district. dflprincess Mar 2016 #116
That's how it was when I caucused in 2008 in MN IronLionZion Mar 2016 #117
TRASH CAN ... Jopin Klobe Mar 2016 #121
Well Sanders Won MN By A Few Points So Were Clinton Voters Suppressed? Corey_Baker08 Mar 2016 #123
Both Clinton and Bernie votes were suppressed Bjorn Against Mar 2016 #124
Just to clear up a few things dflprincess Mar 2016 #125
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