Blue_In_AK
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Wed Feb-06-08 12:36 AM
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I'm just back from the Alaska caucus |
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and there were THOUSANDS of people there, so many more than anybody expected. The original plan was to close the doors at 6:00 but they had to stay open until 7:30 because there were so many people still coming, taking an hour and a half to get across town, having to park blocks away. It was phenomenal! I'm not sure of the final results -- in our district it was Obama by about 2 to 1. We held out for "uncommitted," but couldn't get to the 15% so ultimately went to Hillary because we like underdogs. :P
Anyway, I just wanted to let you guys all know that Alaska is not as deep red as you think. We may surprise you. :)
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Wed Feb-06-08 12:37 AM
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Wed Feb-06-08 12:37 AM
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2. Thank you, Blue in AK! |
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Could you please tell me why Obama is doing so well up there in your fine State? :)
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Wed Feb-06-08 12:44 AM
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9. Hillary is pretty much universally hated here |
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and has been for a long time. I'm not sure why. I used to think it had something to do with her opposition to drilling in ANWR, but I think Obama opposes that, too, so I'm not sure why he is so much more popular than she is. Maybe because he's new. I know a lot of people who supported Edwards (including us), but when he dropped out, most of them went with Obama. I'm still not comfortable with him, but I will for sure vote for him if he's the nominee. We just went with the Hillary camp tonight because she was so far behind.
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Wed Feb-06-08 12:50 AM
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was against the War On Iraq and that's the deal sealer for me. hilary is my senator and she's showed no courage or leadership for 7 years and they've done nothing but dirty politics.
I'm with the majority os Alaskan Dems on this.
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Wed Feb-06-08 12:38 AM
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Don't keep us in suspense!!
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Wed Feb-06-08 12:38 AM
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4. Thanks for the report !! Very exciting :-) |
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Wed Feb-06-08 12:39 AM
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6. That seems to be the result in most of the caucus states. The state Dem Parties |
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did not grasp what was going to happen and plan well for it. But - hey - that is good news. Turnout Explosion!
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Wed Feb-06-08 12:42 AM
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7. I think the close race between Hillary and Obama even more |
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than disillusionment with Bush is the reason for the huge turnout.
That's good news for all Dems.
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Wed Feb-06-08 12:44 AM
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8. They've called it for Obama. |
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Wed Feb-06-08 12:47 AM
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