Wedgwood Democratic caucus packs 'em in, Obama wins the fightin' 46-2271st (4 to 2)

Wow, I now know that you can pack an entire neighborhood into a small elementary school. Things were pretty chaotic between 1-1:30pm today as folks jammed into AEII/Thornton Creek Elementary to caucus for Clinton and Obama today.

Things took a little slower to get going, but it's because the turnout was WAY more than what was expected.

In the 46-2271 precinct 119 folks showed up and voted 79 for Obama, 35 for Clinton, and 7 undecided (down from 14 at the beginning of the caucus). Because we were given 6 delegates, it means that 4 went to Obama and 2 to Clinton.

When people stood up to speak for their candidates, I felt that the Clinton supporters had more consistent and on-point messages. However, at the end of the day, the main points I took away from each side were:

Pro-Clinton - Clinton is experienced and knows how to get things done.

Pro-Obama - Obama can rally the nation and beat the Republicans.

Against-Clinton - Clinton voted for the Iraq war and when pushed she will abandon her core convictions.

Against-Obama - Obama hasn't given us his specific plans, can't solve issues with generalities.

All-in-all though, it was a good natured group of Democrats and they all appear ready to line up behind whoever wins the party nomination.

Here are some photos from today's caucus, and 'good job' to everyone who showed up!
(If anyone has any Wedgwood Republican updates they want to send - let me know).