Large crowds in Maine delay caucus start for an hour

[grantcart]

http://news.mainetoday.com/updates/022066.html

CAPE ELIZABETH — Democrats and independents have arrived in droves to caucus at Cape Elizabeth High School this afternoon, delaying the start of the proceedings by more than an hour.

The event is one of hundreds of its type today, as Democrats in Maine head to local caucuses a day after Sen. Barack Obama, D-Ill. swept contests in Louisiana, Nebraska and Washington – closing in on front-runner Sen. Hillary Clinton, D-N.Y. in the battle for the Democratic presidential nod.

Hundreds of people waited in the school’s cafeteria for the proceedings to begin. Some were forced to wait at least an hour to get into the building. The caucus had been scheduled to begin at 12:30, but proceedings were getting under way at 1:40 p.m.

[NJSecularist]

1. Turnout is high?

I'm shocked I tell you, shocked. :sarcasm: :sarcasm:

[grantcart]

5. Captain Renault your winnings are here

[flpoljunkie]

2. It is truly exciting to see such an energized Democratic primary elecorate!

[trashcanistanista]

4. Yes it most definitely is!

The people have awoken!

[thunder rising]

3. Do these organizer live in a cave? I mean WHEN do they get a clue about the crowd size?

The Bubba side of the Democratic party. We'll let Jimbo thar organize the caucus he don't have much else to do.

[TexasObserver]

6. I like the smell of high turnout in the morning. It Smells like ... VICTORY!!