The Iowa Caucus

Well, not too much new has been happening. I suppose the only news to report is that Peter and I went to the Iowa caucus on Thursday (Jan. 3). I went in Uncommitted and Peter was for Edwards. After going back and forth between 3-4 candidates, I had to decide there and then who I wanted. I chose Obama.

I stood over by the supporters for Obama and it was unbelievably crowded. Peter wanted me to stand by him over with the Edwards supporters, so I did. There was, roughly, 325 people in my precinct alone, which was an AWESOME turnout. There were about 250 people standing for Obama, and the rest were dispersed among the other candidates- Edwards, Clinton, Biden, Kucinich, and Richardson. Chris Dodd and Mike Gravel didn't have any. Bantering and cheering and a little bit of chaos ended up in 6 delegates for Obama and 1 for Uncommitted. Peter and I decided to go over to Obama, so we at least counted for something. We were totally fine standing with the Obama people anyway because he's a great candidate.

I am still undecided on who should be the nominee for the Democrats. I think they each have strong points about them. Yes, even Hillary, although it pains me to say so. Anything is better than what we have now, but it's comforting to know that we would be in good, if not great, hands if any Dem won in November. It is between Edwards and Obama for me. It is extremely refreshing and exciting that Obama won the caucus in Iowa, but on ideas alone, I am torn.

Now back to watching the New Hampshire debates... ;-)