Caucus Update: High Turnout in Douglas County
Feb 09, 09:25 AM CST
Douglas County Democrats have turned out in droves for the state’s first ever Presidential caucus.
At Westside High School in Omaha, more people showed than the facility allows. Thus, some brave Democrats are caucusing outside as we speak to allow their voices to be heard.
More updates as they come in…
Here are some pictures of the crowd at LD 8 in Omaha
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— Jeff K Feb 09, 09:34 AM CST #
Gravel 08
— Brian Feb 09, 09:37 AM CST #
— Mark Feb 09, 09:53 AM CST #
— Thomas Hamblen Feb 09, 09:56 AM CST #
— John R Feb 09, 10:04 AM CST #
— Aaron H. Feb 09, 10:04 AM CST #
Anyone here voted yet in there caucus?
Gravel 08
— Brian Feb 09, 10:06 AM CST #
You are factually incorrect. Obama was sworn in with the Holy Bible. See the following link at Factcheck.org:
http://www.factcheck.org/elections-2008/sliming_obama.html
Quoting from the article:
“Swore on Koran? The e-mail says “when he was sworn into office he DID NOT use the Holy Bible, but instead the Koran” – bunk yet again. Obama did not place his hand on the Koran when he was sworn into the U.S. Senate. This claim confuses Obama with the first and only Muslim member of Congress, Democratic House member Keith Ellison of Minnesota. Obama was sworn in using his own Bible, as widely reported in newspaper accounts and pictured above. That’s his wife holding the Bible with Vice President Dick Cheney swearing him in. (Under the Constitution, the vice president serves as president of the Senate.)”
— Korey Feb 09, 10:06 AM CST #
Obama was sworn in on a Bible by Vice President Dick Cheney.
— KThomas Feb 09, 10:08 AM CST #
— DEE Feb 09, 10:09 AM CST #
— Jeff K Feb 09, 10:13 AM CST #
The Senators and Representatives before mentioned, and the members of the several state legislatures, and all executive and judicial officers, both of the United States and of the several states, shall be bound by oath or affirmation, to support this Constitution; but no religious test shall ever be required as a qualification to any office or public trust under the United States.
— Mike C. Feb 09, 10:13 AM CST #
All of us need to research the ISSUES and determine who is best suited to lead our country and clean up the mess the current administration will leave behind. But most importantly, we need to stop being blindsided by the spin from the mainstream media and the lies sent through the internet.
— Kari Feb 09, 10:18 AM CST #
— Ben Feb 09, 10:21 AM CST #
— atommonkey Feb 09, 10:23 AM CST #
— Jeff K Feb 09, 10:24 AM CST #
— Democrat for Change Feb 09, 10:27 AM CST #
We need to help education one another.
— KThomas Feb 09, 10:28 AM CST #
— Democrat for Change Feb 09, 10:33 AM CST #
My choice is simple. Hillary, because if I were having brain surgery, wouldn’t I want the one who has already proven experienced? Or would I want someone who thinks he can? It’s a no brain er.
— Rose Hann Feb 09, 10:34 AM CST #
— atommonkey Feb 09, 10:38 AM CST #
— Democrat for Change Feb 09, 10:39 AM CST #
I do agree however, that the Super delegates need to be the voice of the people, and support whoever we choose for the nomination.
— Kari Feb 09, 10:40 AM CST #
“Disenfranchisement” should be claimed only when there is credible evidence… so that it doesn’t become the boy who cried wolf.
— Marie Feb 09, 10:46 AM CST #
— Lisa Hannah Feb 09, 10:46 AM CST #
— atommonkey Feb 09, 10:51 AM CST #
— atommonkey Feb 09, 10:52 AM CST #
That’s my point they are fractured with McCain. They will come together if Hillary gets out nod. “Red Herring” no, quite the contrary. IMO
— atommonkey Feb 09, 10:56 AM CST #
Thank you.
— Eric Fought Feb 09, 11:10 AM CST #
— Harrison Feb 09, 11:11 AM CST #
— Eric Fought Feb 09, 11:12 AM CST #
— Dave Sund Feb 09, 11:12 AM CST #
— May Feb 09, 11:16 AM CST #
— brent Feb 09, 11:19 AM CST #
When did facts become spin? The fact is the polls all show Obama ahead and Hillary behind McCain. The fact is Republicans can’t stand Hillary.
MY Opinion is Hillary will lose to McCain but Obama will beat McCain & the polls back that opinion up. I realize polls ebb and flow but the Republicans hatred for Hillary never waivers.
But if she wins I’ll vote for her. Unless the super delegates swing things into her favor.
— atommonkey Feb 09, 11:22 AM CST #
What we need to be asking our Republican neighbors is this, “How much influence will Lee Terry, Jeff Fortenberry, Adrian Smith or Mike Johanns have in the next Congress when the House, the Senate and the White House are all controlled by Democrats?
I believe they would be better served by electing Democrats to represent them.
— Brian T. Osborn Feb 09, 11:28 AM CST #
— marisa Feb 09, 11:38 AM CST #
— Dave Sund Feb 09, 11:48 AM CST #
— Democrat supporter Feb 09, 11:49 AM CST #
— MLH Feb 09, 11:50 AM CST #
— Don Kuhns Feb 09, 11:54 AM CST #
— Hans Feb 09, 12:01 PM CST #
There were robo calls made to voters in north Omaha and several tv shows on channel22 for the north o viewing audience.
There were also several informationals at north high about the caucus process. The first one on sat jan12 and then every staurday after that until Last sat feb2.
No one intentionally dis enfranchised anyones vote.
— Robin Feb 09, 12:31 PM CST #
— Ona Williams Feb 09, 12:36 PM CST #
— ed taylor Feb 09, 12:40 PM CST #
— ed taylor Feb 09, 12:42 PM CST #
— Carrie Feb 09, 12:43 PM CST #
I’ll certainly be watching the progress tonight, regardless.
— Joey Feb 09, 12:46 PM CST #
— Randy Feb 09, 12:50 PM CST #
Douglas County Democrats need to push for changes in these caucuses for future events!!!
— Corey W Feb 09, 12:54 PM CST #
— Charles Feb 09, 12:55 PM CST #
a man who thought America loved him but received minimal votes. Some of you may have written Senator Clinton off, but I think that is too bad, when you vote for someone you should not just vote for the popular movement of change, but instead vote for someone who stands up for American values, and I hope people vote based on the policies and ideas/solutions a candidate has and not just on talk. It is not always easy to make change, and we all want change. Senator Clinton is the ticket, she has both experience and ideas. And I ask that before you decide to discriminate against Clinton, you get your facts straight. The polls don’t mean a thing. Honestly, if you actually have looked at Senator Clinton’s Senate work you would know that she has a proven history of bipartisanship. She is not as polarizing as the media says, how do you act as a woman leaderpeople don’t want too soft of a character, but then if someone is too cold they are not likedhow is she suppose to present herself then? I would construct anyone who thinks Hillary is polarizing, you are fooled then. She has worked with the most conservative senator in South Carolina, Senator Grams (spelling?) and she has worked on expanding electronic medical records with Newt Gingrich. Yeah, any Republican who knows a candidate well like Clinton is going to anger the Republicans, no one really knows Obama, he has no history so they can’t find anything to pin him with. Hillary started out as a children’s defense court advocate and was well known as a mature figure who was never radical; someone who brought professors and students together, as the president of Wellsley Collge during the 60’s-ask someone who knows her instead of the media. Thanks. Obama is great though and I think he presents a good message, so I wish him the best and think he would be a great VP. But I disagree with any of you who says Hillary would lose against the Republicans, I don’t think so. She is a very, very strong-willed person who is a “work horse” she will work for the people and even that radical conservative, crazy gal Ann Coulter said she would support Hillary over McCain, so I guess I beg to differ. Many of the Republicans find her to be intelligent and they think she is a viable candidate, they just don’t stand on the same page with her on policy stances, but they don’t hate her (the media just wants people to think they do). The American Nurses Association does not just endorse anyone, so remember that organization represents the people and not just hollywood!!— Laura Feb 09, 12:59 PM CST #
That because she knows a lot of politicians she has experience.
People don’t confuse your Clintons.
Bill has experience not Hillary.
Did you know that when Bill Clinton was govenor of Arkansas he losed his first re-election due to Hillary. She did not use his name at that time. Only after a poll was taken and it was know that was a main reason the older women didn’t vote for Clinton did she add his name as a hyphen to hers.
Everything Senator Clinton does is staged and not honest. I don’t get any warmth from her and I don’t feel she has Americas interest at heart. In my humble opinion for her it’s a power thing. Bragging rights, if she wins the bid and I hope she does not I will support her but I prefer Obama. My hope for us in this election is to be honest with ourselves remember Senator Clinton is running for president not ex-president William Clinton.
— Ona Williams Feb 09, 01:00 PM CST #
Since the republicans did not join us in this effort using regular polling places was out of the question.
Democracy is never neat and often messy. We did the best we could not to disenfranchise people and to fianlly give democrats the chance to actually decided who our nominee will be.
I think we did a damn fine job! Remeber folks this effort was to finally gve Nebraskans a say something the republicans didn’t feel necessary.
— Robin Feb 09, 01:02 PM CST #
I am reall disappointed in Douglas County only having 15 sites, especially when you read in the Omaha World Herald that Lancaster County has over 50.
— Corey W Feb 09, 01:08 PM CST #
— Matt Mason Feb 09, 01:10 PM CST #
— Aaron H. Feb 09, 01:11 PM CST #
I hear everyones concerns about LD vs Precints and the facts are that if Doulgas county and caucused by precint we would have had over 300 loactions a logisticall nightmare and financially impossible.
Since the republicans did not join us in this effort using regular polling places was out of the question.
Democracy is never neat and often messy. We did the best we could not to disenfranchise people and to fianlly give democrats the chance to actually decided who our nominee will be.
I think we did a damn fine job! Remeber folks this effort was to finally gve Nebraskans a say something the republicans didn’t feel necessary
— Robin Feb 09, 01:15 PM CST #
— Bill J Feb 09, 01:18 PM CST #
Really you need to get a clue. This process will have to work this year, its over now. People were excited because it was new and everyone was willing to give it a shot. But after the cluster f**k of a caucus in Douglas County today, you have negated any positives that people had about this process.
— Corey W Feb 09, 01:20 PM CST #
— Matt Mason Feb 09, 01:21 PM CST #
I not sure what Caucus you attended but part of the process is to come and stay if people wanted to just fill out a ballott then it would have been a primary which we had no auhtority to do.
This process is new to everyone in Nebraska. Doulgas county did the best it could given the logistical process of oranginzing and financing over 300 precints.
We are the largest county in the state. It is easy for smaller counties to organize at the precint level.
I will say again that I am proud of the efforts put forth by all of our volunteers and apologize for any inconvenience that voters experienced but for the first time since LBJ Nebraska voters were able to actually have a say in who the nominee will be for President!
HOw is pointing out that Nebraskans have a say negating the positives of the caucus?
— Robin Feb 09, 01:36 PM CST #
In the early ‘70s, I watched classmates and upper-classmates from High School get sent to VietNam at 18 years of age. They (we, as a generation) were being sent to fight and die in a strange country with no say in who the politicians would be who made the decisions to declare war. In 1972, our voices were finally heard by our parents; our parents who had watched us – their children – being sent off to fight and die for a lost cause: as of 1973, 18-20 year-old Americans have the duty (you heard me right!) to vote. In May of 1973, I celebrated my 18th birthday; I have not missed voting in any election since then.
Today, I participated in my first political caucus. Today, we witness the first serious and viable opportunity to elect a President who would not be a “white” male. Two Americans are making History by running for President from what has, historically, been considered “minority” status. Today, one of the Great American Dreams is being realized: Anyone can grow up in this Country and aspire to become President.
I attended the Buffalo County Caucus so I could witness the American Election Process firsthand in a new and different manner than I have ever had the opportunity and privilege to do.
Today, not only was my voice heard by way of a checkbox on a card; or a punched hole (chad) on a card; or a switch being flipped and a lever being pulled inside a closed booth.
Today, my voice was heard and I am proud to say that I was a part of History being made for the second time in my life.
Today, mine was one of over 300 voices for Senator Obama; today my voice was heard over the fewer than 200 voices for Senator Clinton.
BOTH fine candidates!
BOTH are candidates fro change!
I have my reasons for choosing Senator Obama over Senator Clinton; and those reasons have absolutely nothing to do with gender, race, or “experience” – which refers not to the White House, but to U.S. Government experience.
Remember: JFK was a junior Senator in 1960.
I have my reasons for choosing Senator Obama; others have their reasons for choosing the preferred candidate. The beauty of the American Election Process is that, wheneach of us does our DUTY, each of us is heard.
Today, I set out to witness something Historical in Nebraska; I returned home hoping to be selected as a Delegate to the County, State, and National Conventions!
My father came to the United States from Czechoslovakia in 1923; I have never needed a reason to consider myself a Patriot; I have never needed a reason to proudly and properly fly the American Flag.
Today, I have found a reason to do more than simply vote.
Today, I decided to do what I could not understand 35 years ago.
Today, I decided I want to be a part of History!
— Michael L. Hoenig Feb 09, 01:39 PM CST #
— Andy Feb 09, 01:39 PM CST #
1.After 9/11, she worked diligently to secure funds to recover and rebuild. She fought to provide compensation to families of the victims, small businesses and front line workers at Ground Zero and improve homeland security.
2.In her work on the Senate Armed Services Committee, she has been working to see that our military has the necessary resources. She has visited Iraq and Afghanistan to learn first hand the challenges our combat forces are facing.
3.Hillary passed legislation to track the health status of our troops so that conditions like Gulf War Syndrome would not be misdiagnosed.
4.She is an original sponsor of legislation to expand health benefits to members of the National Guard and Reserves.
5.She has introduced legislation to tie the Congressional salary increases to increases in the minimum wage.
6.She has supported a variety of middle-class tax cuts: marriage penalty tax, property tax relief, reduction of the Alternative Minimum Tax
7.She passed legislation to create jobs in struggling communities through the Renewal Communities program.
8.She has championed legislation to bring broadband internet access to rural America which helps support the economic growth of the community.
9.She continues to strengthen the Children’s Health Insurance Program which she developed to help low income and working families.
10.She has authored legislation that has been enacted to improve the quality and lower the cost of prescription drugs.
11.She has sponsored legislation in the global fight against HIV/AIDS
12.She has passed legislation that will bring more qualified teachers into the classroom
13.She is one of the original sponsors of the Prevention First Act to increase access to family planning.
14.She introduced the Count Every Vote Act in 2005
I could go on, but suffice it to say, Hillary’s hard work has touched all of our lives.
Thank you, Hillary
— Rochelle Inman Feb 09, 01:39 PM CST #
— Molly Feb 09, 01:40 PM CST #
Things were a little uncertain as we had a 20-year-old college student run our mini-caucus, but the main coordinator at our building came in and gave us a rundown of what would happen and it was very civil.
The room was full of whites, blacks, old, young, men and women. It was a great mix of people, it was run very smoothly and we were all glad to have been able to participate.
I’m sorry that others at other locations encountered problems and didn’t have the positive experience that we had at our location. I agree that there was some poor planning as to number of locations and what to do in case of overflow or, in most cases, extreme overflow.
However, let’s keep in mind that at least we get to participate in our political process. There are many who would give anything to have the rights and the freedoms that we do.
— Robert F Feb 09, 01:42 PM CST #
— Chris Parmley Feb 09, 01:43 PM CST #
— Brad Feb 09, 01:51 PM CST #
The way these caucuses were held, mainly because of the overcrowding, they ended up esentially being a check the box primary. People were not allowed to have a voice, esentally because if everyone talked it would have became a even bigger mess. Although several like myself stayed, many did not, they filled out the blue form and left the madness.
— Corey W Feb 09, 01:52 PM CST #
— Danica Feb 09, 01:53 PM CST #
— Gene W Feb 09, 01:54 PM CST #
attitudes. Can we forget about bibles, Ted Kennedy’s purported alcoholism, and the rest of the small minded crap and just get a Democrat into the White House? Please! If you want McCain in there, continue talking like you have been. I agree with C. Parmley, and I would like to once again live in the United States, not the Divided States, of America.
— Daniel Feb 09, 01:55 PM CST #
— Matt Mason Feb 09, 01:58 PM CST #
— Gene W Feb 09, 01:59 PM CST #
My purpose for informing anyone who cares about the ANA endorsement was not to tout any endorsements, but rather to encourage democrats to vote on the ISSUES, not on who can inspire or “unite”.
As far as Ted Kennedy’s endorsement…... he and John Kerry are two of the most liberal members of the senate. Their endorsement is meaningless to me, other than to make me question why they chose to endorse Barack.
If Obama gets the nomination, I will support him, campaign for him, and vote for him. At this point, after researching the issues, examining both candidates voting record, and listening to their speeches, I am supporting Hillary.
— Kari Feb 09, 02:05 PM CST #
— Darla Feb 09, 02:12 PM CST #
— Alan Feb 09, 02:12 PM CST #
I am not trying to be rude. I worked on the caucus proess here. We ran our caucus close to Iowas.
There was only supposed to be one speaker for each candidate. If that did not happen my apologies but if we gave the mike to everyone that wanted to speak we have never gotten through the process. Iowa doesn’t allow everyone to speak. It would logistically be a nightmare.
I am not cherry picking comments. I just want people to know that We did everything humanly possible to make this a good experience for everyone and most people thought that it was.
I am sure that after this is over all captains and volunteers will get together and bebrief so that next time the process runs smoothly.
I believe I have been civil in my post. IF I have not My apologies but as someone who worked on the caucus I would appreciate the same civility that I am extending.
My post are not to emabarss but to give some historical information as to why and how decisions were made.
— Robin Feb 09, 02:12 PM CST #
— Edith K. Feb 09, 02:14 PM CST #
— Chris Parmley Feb 09, 02:16 PM CST #
Malcolm
— Malcolm Feb 09, 02:20 PM CST #
— Jessica S. Feb 09, 02:20 PM CST #
Thanks for informing me about the ANA’s process. It sounds like an interesting way to hear all of the candidates’ thoughts. I can honestly say that I did not know about this and I apologize for insinuating that the ANA simply sent out a checklist as many organizations do. Good for you all (assuming you are a part of ANA) for forcing the candidates to put some thought into their plans for health care. All of this being said, I would still encourage everyone out there who hasn’t caucused yet to research both candidates and try to make the decision that best suits your self, and have fun doing it – it really was a good time today.
— Andy Feb 09, 02:22 PM CST #
— John Feb 09, 02:22 PM CST #
Once inside the school, they lined people up through most of the halls so everyone could funnel into the same hall with the name-check and voter registration tables. Quite a bottleneck.
Apparently the plan was to fit the 400-500 expected in the cafeteria, as a basketball game was still going in the gym. As it was, they put three legislative districts in the gym, with the seating filled and a lot of people on the court.
Whether any formal persuading was going on, I don’t know, as we made it to the gym just before they started taking the registration forms with preference marked. People cleared out pretty quickly after that.
So, yeah, many more sites are needed for a repeat of this kind of thing. I have no gripe with anyone organizing this, except for those who so vastly underestimated how stoked Nebraska Democrats are this year.
Speaking just of Sarpy, one site for each district would have worked. As it was, I’m sure people who wanted to vote were dissauded by the logistics. But once they realized what they were dealing with, it was obvious the workers did a great job of dealing with a bad situation.
— Ray Walden Feb 09, 02:26 PM CST #
— Kari Feb 09, 02:28 PM CST #
— Jon Feb 09, 02:29 PM CST #
— ed taylor Feb 09, 02:31 PM CST #
— John Feb 09, 02:31 PM CST #
For the record – I supported Obama, yet am saddened by the Hillary bashing. Why is it that she’s singled out as a power monger and no other candidate is???? She was my Senator in NY and an excellent one at that – no doubt that either has the credentials, and the will, to begin repairing the damage done by the Bush administration.
— Hillary Feb 09, 02:35 PM CST #
— Edith K. Feb 09, 02:40 PM CST #
— gchandler Feb 09, 02:47 PM CST #
— John A. Feb 09, 02:48 PM CST #
— ed taylor Feb 09, 02:49 PM CST #
— mike Feb 09, 02:52 PM CST #
too often the media focuses on what is popular and not always what is right. This association is America people, without nurses many of us would have an increased mortality rate, nurses do so much for patients and their families. Clinton is about family and I know Obama is too. But, the point of Ted Kennedy was not to taunt his alcoholism, nurses realize that is a problem and respect that. But, remember that the point is no one is perfect, but when it comes to endorsements just because you are in the family of someone famous does not mean you are a role model for our country. Nurses are role models and they are our everyday people. Thank you for reading this. I think Obama is great again, stands for so much too and in the end what matters most is our families and country. They both want the best for everyone! So vote for who really represents you. Lastly, if you are going to be fair to Hillary then don’t not vote for her because of Bill Clinton, she is not him and she is running to be the president-too many people are harped up on that excuse of power. So what if both Clintons want to help make a difference in the lives of others and our country. Debate her because of her views and not her husband. I don’t scrutinize Obama, so if you don’t like Hillary then don’t like her and keep your thoughts on whitewater, Bill,etc to yourself. You don’t know the truth and whitewater is not a fair argument, that is the past and if they were really wrong then they would have been in deep trouble for this. After all we all know the Clintons have made some mistakes, but move on please this is 2008 not 1990! And please just give her a chance. I will do the same for Obama. We need to unite our country! Thanks for your time.— Laura Feb 09, 02:55 PM CST #
— Colleen Feb 09, 02:57 PM CST #
— Ruth Feb 09, 03:01 PM CST #
After reading the problems at a lot of other caucus locations, I am GLAD I was where I was. There were just over 100 of us. We fit nicely in DC West HS gym, we were running ahead of schedule even!!!
There was lots of oppourtunities to actually caucus, I was uncommitted originally and it was very interesting hearing each camp give their arguements to appeal to us.
I think this was a great process, and we should do it every presidential election. In order for everyone to have a great experience, though, sounds like Douglas County definately needs more caucus locations!!
GO DEMS!!!!! (ok…I got a bit emotional hearing about all the people changing parties….never thought it would happen in Nebraska!!)
— Lisa Feb 09, 03:08 PM CST #
— John A. Feb 09, 03:10 PM CST #
— Ron Anderson Feb 09, 03:12 PM CST #
— Lana Feb 09, 03:16 PM CST #
— John Feb 09, 03:22 PM CST #
— Lana Feb 09, 03:24 PM CST #
Again, it’s wonderful to see the excitement building for this presidential campaign after the past 8 years.
— Pam Feb 09, 03:25 PM CST #
— John Feb 09, 03:27 PM CST #
— Lana Feb 09, 03:27 PM CST #
— Lana Feb 09, 03:29 PM CST #
— John Feb 09, 03:31 PM CST #
— Lana Feb 09, 03:33 PM CST #
Will you two children pleased sit down and let the adults here speak?
— Michael L. Hoenig Feb 09, 03:35 PM CST #
— John Feb 09, 03:37 PM CST #
— John Feb 09, 03:38 PM CST #
— Lana Feb 09, 03:39 PM CST #
ya’ll are talking past each other. takes two to tango – let’s move on. sound like you’re both smart by different definitions. thanks for the chuckle.
— Hillary Feb 09, 03:40 PM CST #
Oh my god the sky is falling. I call you out for failing to make any sort of rational argument and the party is crumbling. Good Luck in the coming primaries.
— John Feb 09, 03:41 PM CST #
Please take the bickering off-blog; you stated your exit-poll position, Lana stated her position. If the two of you want to bicker, please don’t waste everyone else’s time.
— Michael L. Hoenig Feb 09, 03:41 PM CST #
— John Feb 09, 03:41 PM CST #
— Hillary Feb 09, 03:44 PM CST #
— Diane Feb 09, 03:45 PM CST #
— Julie Feb 09, 03:50 PM CST #
John and Lana might well come out of their personal spat here with the idea that whomever the other supports must be scum, so it will be better to vote Republican if that person’s candidate wins the nomination. I hope, as educated people, they can resist this natural but dangerous tendency.
My college roommate in the mid-70s described how he became a Republican (which was extremely rare in our circle). At about age 9 in an Omaha suburb, he and his friends decided to divvy up pretty much randomly to support either Johnson or Goldwater, none of them actually knowing anything about the candidates or politics. He said the rivalry turned nasty with insults and dirtclod fights and physical attacks. This very smart young man recalled how, as a “Goldwater supporter,” he developed intense hatred of his rivals and even then was determined never to vote for a Democrat.
— Ray Walden Feb 09, 03:52 PM CST #
— Sandy Feb 09, 03:53 PM CST #
I was – and am! – utterly thrilled to have seen so many 18-21 year old people at the Buffalo County Caucus. I sincerely hope they maintain their political enthusiasm throughout their lives; it’s all too easy at that age to become jaded and/or simply uninterested in the political arena when events go against their desires.
When the fallout is as severe as that which ShrubCo has afforded the world, the enthusiasm is based on total revulsion; when the issues are more mundane, far too many people – of all ages – tend to become apathetic.
Please, all you young folk, do not forfeit that which I and my peers fought so hard to win: Voting is not a Right; it is a Duty. Like Jury Duty, the results we get are based on those who CARE enough to do what they know they must.
Many of you are too young to recall the devastating election in Louisiana several years ago; a man by the name of David Duke managed to get elected Governor on the apathy of the Democratic and Republican voters. I leave this short history lesson’s details to those of you who care enough. Google is a nifty tool…
— Michael L. Hoenig Feb 09, 03:55 PM CST #
— John Feb 09, 03:57 PM CST #
— Jim in St. Louis Feb 09, 04:00 PM CST #
— John Feb 09, 04:01 PM CST #
Enormous turn outs along with outstanding candidates? What fine problems to have people.
So revel in this moment – we waited 8 long years for it.
And please, no more helping out Ann Coulter with some of these attacks – Cooperation is the only thing that can turn Nebraska Blue!
— Lori Feb 09, 04:08 PM CST #
— Lana Feb 09, 04:19 PM CST #
It’s not who votes or for whom, ultimately it’s who count’s the votes> I would lkike to know when the decision was made to el;iminate MY VOTE in the PRIMARY. Voting consists of a highly regulated Lawful process, not an arbitrary head count. SHAME ON THE DNC & the DNC NEbraska! Lawsuit forthcoming!
— PATRICK Feb 09, 04:32 PM CST #
Kate H
— KATE H Feb 09, 04:44 PM CST #
— Karen Feb 09, 04:46 PM CST #
— Dave Feb 09, 04:46 PM CST #
Mr. Hamblen’s comments represent old school thought that do not reflect the beliefs of Senator Clinton nor all of her supporters.
— Dora Feb 09, 04:53 PM CST #
— Hillary Feb 09, 04:54 PM CST #
— Hillary Feb 09, 04:56 PM CST #
Thinking of yourself is a Republican idea. Thinking for the better of everyone is Democracy.
— Joey Feb 09, 04:56 PM CST #
Second, I could never understand why the two parties could not get along. Granted, we all have our own opinions and beliefs, but we must work together to run a successful nation. After reading other people’s comments on this page, I now see why. We cannot even get along with each other! I do not care who we support, as long as it is a democratic candidate who is qualified and in my opinion, Senator Obama and Senator Clinton both are. We ALL need to work together to make a positive (and much needed) change!
— Alexandra Feb 09, 05:00 PM CST #
But there are plenty of important races that will be on the ballot in May, and I urge everyone to go out and vote in that election.
— Dave Sund Feb 09, 05:02 PM CST #
— Dave Feb 09, 05:04 PM CST