Numbers. Are more people participating this primary than previously?

[uppityperson]

Does anyone know if more people overall are participating? Thank you for any knowledge in this matter. It always bothers me when such a minority of people participate, even in the general election. That said, I am really looking forward to seeing what GOTV manages to do this upcoming general election.

[nomorewhopper]

1. HUGE numbers across the board are participating

in every state but florida the numbers of dems coming to the polls in huge numbers compared to teh repub counterparts.

[QC]

5. Florida has a closed primary.

Only Democrats are allowed to vote in the Democratic primary.

[uppityperson]

6. Thanks, I've seen that also. Many more dems than repubs. Can't blame them.

A couple repubs I know are feeling really stuck regarding any candidate.

[thatsrightimirish]

2. don't have any hard facts

But the Democratic turnout is huge and the Republican turnout is very low.

[Johnny__Motown]

3. As I understand it the Dems have had record turnouts in almost every contest

[uppityperson]

7. Thanks, I think so also, but wondering if anyone knows for sure. Thanks again.

Looking forward to after the nomination and being able to get on with GOTV

[K Gardner]

4. Its the Obama Factor.

[uppityperson]

8. Seems it is that Dems have candidates they feel strongly about, where repubs don't.

[TheDonkey]

9. Its more that this is a very contested primary. Most are over by now so people don't really care

to vote unless diehards. I wouldn't put much water in the big turnout for us vs rethugs at this time because McCain has locked it up and rethugs will stay at home whether they like him or not.

[rhett o rick]

10. In our Washington the state County caucuses we had 150% greater turnout than last time.

Our county Democratic volunteers did a great job of handling the high turnout.