Amazing stats tonight as per MSNBC ~

[mzmolly]

1. In 2004 Democrats had 120K turn out to caucaus - tonight it's OVER 200 THOUSAND!
2. Democrats came out in TWICE THE NUMERS as Republicans!

If this is a trend, we're going to turn the entire US BLUE!

I'm ecstatic! Congrats to Obama supporters!

Tonight, I have changed my mind on the notion of Obama's 'electability' I think that he can not only win, he can kick some serious arse!

:toast: to Democracy!

[sandnsea]

1. He brings the middle to him

He does not compromise or negotiate, he brings people to his point of view because he just wants to work for the people and the country.

[mzmolly]

3. What ever he's doing, it's working.

If you are an Obama supporter, my hat is off to you Sandnsea. :hi:

[sandnsea]

7. I think he will be a good leader

I would have been happy with any of them except one, but I think Obama can really shake things up and get us on the right path again.

[mzmolly]

13. I'd be MORE than happy to support him come November.

It was a near toss up for me between him and Edwards, but Edwards platform won me over. That said, I AM happy as heck for those who support Mr. O.

:toast:

[mzmolly]

21. I meant I 'am' happy as heck.

Edited previous response. :blush:

[jackster]

2. While Edwards is still my man....

I'm happy for Obama and feeling very optimistic about our chances in Nov ...

[sandnsea]

4. Between the two of them

and even Huckleberry, people are standing up for themselves and that's the most important thing.

[Tarheel_Dem]

5. I'm an Edwards supporter, but congrats to Sen. Obama......

but I have to say that "some" Obama & Clinton supporters on this board can be mean spirited & downright unpleasant at times. I usually try to stay away from the really nasty threads, but I would hope that this victory will give Obama & Hillary supporters cause to be more gracious in the future. This is, by no means, over yet.

[Andy823]

9. It has just started

I too am an Edwards supporter, and wish to congratulate Obama and his supporters, but as you said it isn't over yet. None of the two three will be dropping out, and it's still a long way to the end.

The really great thing about tonight was the turnout!

[mzmolly]

18. "Some" of everyone's supporters can be mean spirited and unpleasant at times.

;)

[Tarheel_Dem]

24. touche, but it's especially vitriolic between the Obama & Clinton supporters.

It's a real turn off.

[mzmolly]

27. I was an obnoxious Dean supporter in 04. I don't miss the vitriol personally.

:hi:

[Roland99]

6. This bodes VERY well for November! And, thus, for America!!!

[mzmolly]

16. Agreed.

:toast: I'm amazed that the turnout was greater than it was in 04? Something or someone must be inspirational?

[tsuki]

8. Blue or Blue Dog? We are talking about a rural, white, evangelical,

homophobic, conservative state with less population than a mid size city.

[mzmolly]

11. Isn't it amazing that a rural, white, evangelical state had such a turn out and elected

a 'black' male for President. I'm glad you are as optimistic as I. ;)

[jefferson_dem]

10. Thanks mzmolly!

Democracy...a beautiful thing! :toast:

[Cha]

12. Thanks mZmolly!

I just want Change so I'll take my positive signs where I find them~ :toast:

[mzmolly]

14. My pleasure Z!

I'm so happy that you are especially pleased tonight. :hi:

[bullwinkle428]

15. Young people have traditionally been the "most apathetic" in terms

of voter turnout - tonight, conventional wisdom got completely thrown into the shredder!!! I think they're just starting to realize the power they have in their hands!!!

[mzmolly]

17. Indeed, I heard that 20% of the caucaus voters were 'young' voters.

That's up 3% from the actual 04 election!

[bullwinkle428]

19. At least 30-35% in my precinct, if not even more!

[mzmolly]

20. AMAZING!

Absolutely amazing!

[AtomicKitten]

22. 238,000.

I like democracy!

* edited for update on turnout

[mzmolly]

23. Wow!

:hi:

[AtomicKitten]

25. spectacular really!

It is amazing to me that people actually do give a damn. I guess they didn't have the hope boiled out of them after all. :)

[mzmolly]

26. Isn't it though?

What an inspiration Iowa is, I hope it continues. :hi: