Wednesday, February 06, 2008

Barack the Vote

All Obama in Ada


Ada County decisively went for Barack, which was apparent to anyone attending the Ada Caucus. Only one side was Hillary supporters, ringed by Barack followers in the entire upper deck and 2/3rds of the lower level.

Here's the official final results for the Ada County Caucus (Ada County is split between two precincts).
Source: http://www.idaho-democrats.org/ht/display/ReleaseDetails/i/1129358

Ada County, Precinct 1 (3075)
Clinton13%(399)
Edwards0%(14)
Obama84%(2584)
Uncommitted3%(78)


Ada County, Precinct 2 (5215)
Clinton10%(533)
Edwards1%(34)
Obama87%(4553)
Uncommitted2%(95)


These numbers are significant due to Idaho Democratic Caucus rules, a candidate must receive 15% of the vote to be considered viable. Because no candidate other than Barack received 15% of the vote in the initial tally or after the re-caucus (the initial percentages for Barack were 82% and 85% in Districts 1 and 2) all of the delegates from Ada County (65 total to the state convention) will represent Barack.

This was an incredible display of democracy last night. Simply exhilarating to see thousands show up to vote, and on Fat Tuesday no less! This election is going to be exciting. America is waking up.

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