My precinct voted for Obama
What a surprise! I just got back from the caucus. Before I check out and head to a movie with a friend, I am happy to report on the enthusiasm that came out of the Methodist Church in View Ridge, Seattle, Washington. I live in an area where, demographically speaking, Hillary should do well. But Obama carried our precinct so overwhelmingly that he was awarded 4 delegates, while Hillary was awarded only 1. A number of people who spoke were undecided one week ago, but today decided to support Obama because of the electability factor. That was what I spoke about.
Compared to 2004, we had more than twice as many Democrats show up. Amazing! There was even a great deal of enthusiasm for Obama among older women, which demographically are Hillary's base voters. There was no Obama speaker. Only a Clinton speaker. But those on the Obama side, including myself, were quick to touch on every single point -- such as:
- Do we want 28 years of just two families running the country?
- Obama's war vote vs Edwards/Clinton war votes.
- Electability (which I spoke about the most)
- New generation of leaders.
- Hope inspires citizens to participate in the democratic system.
What a great moment! And now the returns are about to come in!
Great job bro!
Posted by: bruce | 2008.02.09 at 05:55 PM
We had 7 of precincts meet up in part of Mount Vernon (hour north of Seattle). My precinct was 17-1 for Obama, so we are sending all 6 of our delegates for Obama, but across the 7 precincts we are sending 27 delegates for Obama and 15 for Hillary to the legislative/county convention. I'm an Obama delegate! :)
Posted by: Eric | 2008.02.09 at 06:11 PM
Great news Todd and Eric. I'm glad you spoke about electability Todd, this is something we can't afford to ignore. Go forward Washington!
Posted by: Jon | 2008.02.09 at 06:24 PM
They're already calling it for Obama in Washington (and Nebraska) over at CNN.
Posted by: Kid Hill | 2008.02.09 at 08:49 PM
well its good news for you washington residents cause CNN has now just projected that Obama won washington!!!
Posted by: Casey | 2008.02.09 at 08:49 PM
Great report, Eric! I am a delegate as well. My sister and two brothers are alternates.
What a great day! Now it all boils down to Louisiana.
Posted by: | 2008.02.09 at 09:34 PM
Obama wins Louisiana.
Posted by: | 2008.02.09 at 10:05 PM