Turnout could hit 50 percent (WI)

[Robb]

Turnout could hit 50 percent

Dane County voters turned out in huge numbers today to help decide who will be the Democratic nominee for president.

With preliminary numbers from the city of Madison at 11 a.m., County Clerk Joe Parisi predicted turnout in Madison could reach 50 percent of eligible voters, with similar results from the rest of the county.

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Rozan Brown, of Middleton, said she voted for Kerry, in part to show solidarity within the Democratic Party.

"I want to make it look like there is a strong body of support behind one candidate," she said.

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Robb's note: Several great quotes from people in this article as to why they voted the way they did!

[citizen snips]

1. This is great for the democratic party.

n/t

[KCDem]

2. no kidding!

Go, Wisconsin! I'm so thrilled at the high voter turnout pretty much everywhere... definitely a good sign for us.

[A J]

3. I am off to vote....

In an hour...

I hope it hits fifty percent. I want Wisconsinites to appreciate and understand their important role. We have a responsibility, and a high turnout will show that we are an important state, politically.

[lancdem]

4. Thanks for posting this

The quotes are great.

[NewYorkerfromMass]

5. I like Elaine Naughton

who said Kerry was better equipped to represent the United States among world leaders "and make us proud."

[Rowdyboy]

6. Excellent article....

I especially loved the quotes. People are serious about getting rid of the SOB in Chief.

[Name removed]

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[madrchsod]

8. good weather helps

get the voters out. looks like good weather all over wisconsin today.

[Cheesehead]

9. The early indication was good

I was voter #86 in my small suburban township at 8:15 this morning.

[bobthedrummer]

10. It's a nice sunny day.

The weather is going to help.

[spooky3]

11. thanks to all Wisconsin voters, here at DU and elsewhere!