** Wait till you see what WYOMING Does!! **

[ScottS]

Not that most of you care about the Dems in the "Red States", since we apparently don't count, and don't matter, but I think a few people may be a little surprised at what happens in 2 days, and what the turnout ends up being.

[grantcart]

1. and what do you think will happen?

[Alhena]

12. Obama basically predicted victory there and in MS on his plane interview ...

he said he thought he could pickup more delegates in WY and MS than Hillary did on March 4. I'm sure he wouldn't make that statement without polling support.

[ScottS]

19. I wont say who I think it's leaning toward, BUT!!

I will say, I've been hitting the streets volunteering for one of the candidates, and the excitement over this dem. nomination is very high for what is otherwise, "historically", a very VERY republican state.

We've had people donating thousands of dollars to rent out bigger buildings in anticipation of up to 5 times as many people turning out to caucus this Saturday, than in the past.

It's all very exciting :)

I just hope the turnout matches the enthusiasm and excitement. Guess we'll see on Saturday!

[adoraz]

22. oh come on just say it

you can't make a topic like this with only 20 posts and not mention the most important part :)

(its Obama, right?)

[ScottS]

32. Oh alright......

Sorry, I didn't mean to create any sort of false suspense, I just didn't want this thread to seem like some sort of insult to either candidate, cause there's enough back and forth on this forum.

If you must know who I think will win, and who I'm volunteering for, find out which candidate it is that I get to meet tomorrow night in Laramie, Wyoming. Since only one of them is showing up, that shouldn't be too hard :)

[Coexist]

34. yeah! I am so happy!

thank you!

[adoraz]

37. Obama!! :)

hope your state goes big for him. at least his campaign cares about the smaller states. every delegate counts.

I'm surprised Hillary isn't going (I knew Obama was).

[Coexist]

38. She sent Bill. She is concentrating on the state that "matters", Pennsylvania

[rodeodance]

42. both she and bill are in Missippi.

[adoraz]

44. that is a sorry excuse...

sending yourself is ten times better than your spouse. I know the people of Wyoming will be much more appreciative of Obama coming.

[LiberalAndProud]

45. She sent Chelsea to Nebraska.

That worked out well for her. /sarcasm

[grantcart]

52. they are all going to Wyoming

Only in the last few weeks have the campaigns stepped up their presence in the state, opening offices and calling voters and sending mailers. The first visits come Thursday, when former President Clinton makes three appearances. Obama and Hillary Clinton follow, each scheduling two events on Friday.

http://ap.google.com/article/ALeqM5gYlWnl8aJSvGNRW8l3IYcw-qHt2gD8V81KD02

[Danger Mouse]

43. Hope you enjoy it and...

welcome to DU! :hi:

[hisownpetard]

57. This is great news! Every state counts, and it is just electrifying to hear about the numbers

of people participating in this ground-breaking election process.

Please keep us posted, and welcome to DU!!

[GodlessBiker]

23. Chicken.

[npincus]

29. Do tell us, Sir.

And welcome to DU!

[blocker]

2. please go and vote!

[BringBigDogBack]

3. K&R

[Az_lefty]

4. well I care. Do you have a feel for which way the states leaning?

[FrenchieCat]

5. That Hillary might not win?

[Kukesa]

6. OK, I'll bite. What's the surprise? n/t

[kerry-is-my-prez]

7. and.....????

[rox63]

One of the campaigns cares a lot about red-state Dems

The other one is only starting to care now, because every delegate counts.

[BOSSHOG]

8. Hello Scott welcome to DU

Wyoming counts. I live in Mississippi and we count too!

[Kukesa]

16. Yes you do! n/t

[Eurobabe]

9. I care! Please blow it out for Obama!!

Every state counts. :grouphug:

[SeattleGirl]

10. I won't be surprised.

Dem turnout in all the primaries and caucuses so far has been phenomenal.

[rniel]

11. Here's a hint

Check out what happened in Idaho

[IDemo]

18. But there are no Democrats in Idaho, are there?

:hi:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bIvh2_lcwh4

[Zachstar]

24. If that is the case this is going to be a GREAT day to watch te Caucus!!

GOBAMA!!!!

[Mooney]

13. No, you count.

Every state counts. We've been writing off whole segments of the country for too long. We have to start paying attention to these states if we ever expect to be a viable national party again. Being the party of ten states is not a strategy.

[trashcanistanista]

14. I can't wait to see what Wyoming does,

I care very deeply. What will they do?:hi:

[IDemo]

15. Posted my prediction earlier today ->

Bill is actually in Wyoming today to campaign

This is Hillary flyover country, Bill. Enjoy a snowcoach ride in Yellowstone, and call it good at that!

Prediction for Saturday caucus: Obama- 13 delegates, Clinton- 5. Another +8 net for Obama.

[AlinPA]

20. Might cancel any Clinton gains in PA. eom

[dansolo]

67. That is assuming she actually wins PA

That isn't a given.

[AlinPA]

68. Yep. After I posted that I thought the same thing. Should have edited it. eom

[HughMoran]

27. According to CNN, Wyoming only has 12 delegates?

I assume you are counting Super delegates?

[IDemo]

35. I think you're correct

I was trying to interpret the info from this page, but it does look like only 12 'pledged' delegates are at stake. So I'll call it at 9 for Obama, 3 for Clinton, with a net of +6 for Obama.

[Alhena]

17. The Survey USA poll has Wyoming: C -33, O -19 against McCain

So it looks like Obama is 14 points better than her there, plus you add in the caucus factor which favors him.

[snappyturtle]

21. K&R Go Wyoming!

Welcome to DU! :hi:

[LiberalAndProud]

25. This is the UP side of the long primary season.

It is exciting that the "red" states are playing a role, and I think it could go a long way toward changing the dialog in the middle of the country, which will be a welcome change.

[Danger Mouse]

26. Obama is using the 50-state strategy.

Every state matters to him...and that one will be his, as well, I hope. :hi:

[Blue_In_AK]

36. He didn't come here.

NOBODY comes here.

[adoraz]

39. lol alaska.

but at least he had a ground game in Alaska getting out the vote. his campaign sure cared.

[anigbrowl]

40. If you would just turn the heating on...

seriously, I sympathise, but with less than a million voters in the whole state, I can sort of understand.

But, I promise that if I ever run for President I'll come to Alaska.

[Blue_In_AK]

49. Thank you, and I will be waiting for that.

Nobody even ran any campaign ads up here except for Ron Paul. :rofl: Oh, and I think maybe I saw one or two from the Mittster, but no Dems. In 2004 we didn't get any presidential campaign ads either (except on cable) -- none from Kerry, none from Bush. In a way, it's kind of nice not to have to watch all that stuff, but we do feel a little left out sometimes.

[Danger Mouse]

41. Well, Alaska IS kinda far away.

Was Obama able to make it to Hawaii?
I'm sorry you didn't get a visit from him, though. :(

[unblock]

56. nixon went there, and it got him elected!

... 8 years later.

[babylonsister]

58. ...

:hug:

[Blue_In_AK]

61. Thank you, Sister...

I'll take a hug any way I can get one. :) Don't you feel sorry for us missing out on all the hoopla?

[babylonsister]

64. Yes, I do.

But if it makes you feel better, they were here and I didn't get to see them. I did vote, but that's all. Oh, and lots of junk mail and robocalls. :crazy:

[Renew Deal]

63. But he did send paid staff

;)

[TheDonkey]

48. Yep, delegates are important not firewalls.

I hope at the end of this mess it will be delegates that win championships!

[Danger Mouse]

51. It will be.

And Obama will be the winner.

[lumberjack_jeff]

53. His 50-state strategy is fine. I'm less pleased with his two-party strategy. n/t

[cottonseed]

55. I wonder if Harold Ford would keep the 50 state strategy.

Because I've got a feeling that if Hillary somehow pulls this out they'll send Dean packing. If I was one of these newly elected Dems I'd be very worried about this.

[eissa]

28. What I find really curious

is how easily the Clinton camp has been blowing off Obama's wins in red states. I think Wyoming, Idaho, Kansas, etc. DO count. We already know we're going to win CA, NY, MA, etc. in November. But only one candidate has shown that he has what it takes to POSSIBLY bring in normally red states as well.

[Mooney]

31. I don't know why they keep writing that off.

Yes, it's unlikely that we'll carry a lot of these red states, but big blue states strategy ISN'T WORKING. And when something isn't working, smart people try something else.

[Coexist]

30. I love that the red state Democrats are getting so involved!

I think that some party officials out there need a shot in the arm, no matter who they vote for.

[Adelante]

33. WE CARE!!

I'm all the way 50-state strategy :)

Welcome to DU :hi:

[David Zephyr]

46. Welcome to the DU. This Obama supporter says that Wyoming & Mississippi are "signicant"!

Very significant in spite of what the Clintons say.

All states matter. Wyoming matters. Mississippi matters.

Go Wyoming!

[IDemo]

47. K&R

[npincus]

50. Please report back on primary day...

and tell us what's happening on the ground. :)

[lumberjack_jeff]

54. I'm certainly not writing-off "The equality state".

:hi:

[Laelth]

59. Welcome to DU!

:patriot:

-Laelth

[thevoiceofreason]

60. All my best to my friends in the jade capital of North America

[WolverineDG]

62. Good luck!!

From one person in a much-maligned red state to another, I signed up to help out WY after the Texas elections, but I didn't realize you guys were up this Saturday. :) Have fun & enjoy the turn out!

dg

[NC_Nurse]

65. Welcome to DU!!!

Please keep us informed! Sounds exciting! :hi:

[LisaM]

66. Wyoming was the first state to grant women the vote

It would be sweet to see them vote for a woman now. I'm not counting on it though. However, if I were Hillary, I would run ads pointing that interesting fact of Wyoming's history.

[Major Hogwash]

69. Wyoming was the first state in the Union to have a female Governor, in 1925! Nellie Tayloe Ross.

It made national headlines back in the day!

[LisaM]

70. Good for them! Well, maybe they'll surprise us

and be true to their roots this weekend.

[Lone_Star_Dem]

71. From one red state Dem to another...

It' feels good doesn't it? Bask in the glory of mobilizing your local Dems. Just don't forget to get phone numbers and email contacts so you can keep in touch.

Let this be just a beginning of your new found Democratic presence. :hi:

[RichardRay]

72. From up in the Blue Corner...

Teton County, Wyoming went Dem in 2004. Statewide we came within 1,000 votes statewide of sending a Dem to the House in the mid-terms, nearly unseating 7 term incumbent Cheney-clone Barbara Cubin. In some states folks might not recognize some Wyoming Democrats, but in contrast to Wyoming Republicans it's pretty easy to tell the difference. That's especially true in the case of our Democratic governor, but he IS a Democrat. So, we've got a Democratic governor, we may be able to get a Democratic Representative; I would be <b>delighted</b> to get the state to go for a Democrat in the presidential election. I personally feel that we'd have a better chance to do that with Obama, so that's where I'm going.