OPEN THREAD: Maine Republican Caucus

And PunditMom, I love Maine- I really thought I'd end up there as a schoolteacher. I spent many summers there, first at overnight camp then working as a waitress through high school and college in Ogunquit (and a chambermaid and an usher at a summer stock theater!)

Sigh - now I'm missing it - thanks a lot! ;)

Good luck with the caucus.
Jill
Writes Like She Talks ( http://www.writeslikeshetalks.com )

Just saw that Mitt Romney is leading by far (50+%) the early returns with McCain second but with Ron Paul in a strong 3rd place with 19%.

... I'm assuming there are some who want to keep turnout low and so don't lobby for weekend voting or caucusing.

But don't we all benefit from more people casting ballots??

We need to do that for the general. A whole week of voting!

Could you imagine the turnout?

Politics & News Contributing Editor
Queen of Spain ( http://queenofspainblog.com/ )

Any readers in Maine want to weigh in?

Have you caucused today?? Please share!

... so it's not the Kodak Theater! ;)

I KID. I kid.

...but that's really an odd process.

Politics & News Contributing Editor
Queen of Spain ( http://queenofspainblog.com/ )

I confess - I would have wiled away the day without knowing - thank you. :)

Jill
Writes Like She Talks ( http://www.writeslikeshetalks.com )

Found a blogger who says Ron Paul
will win Maine. ( http://www.lewrockwell.com/blog/lewrw/archives/019... )

Thanks for those demographics. Holy cats. The percentage below poverty line compared to the nation really struck me -- 12.9 compared to 13.3?

And the percentage of Caucasians, 95%. This doesn't surprise me, but I didn't realize that percentage would be that high.

Here's a snapshot of the Maine demographics compared to the rest of the nation ...

http://www.foxbusiness.com/article/maine-focus-cen... ( http://www.foxbusiness.com/article/maine-focus-cen... )

... what impact do you think this will have on the ultimate outcome?

I'm no Ron Paul supporter, but I think he's touched a nerve with many young voters. I continue to be impressed with his grass roots support and the money that his supporters have been able to raise.

I was annoyed that he didn't get much air time during the last GOP debate -- of you're going to have them on the stage, don't ignore them!

I'm rooting for Ron Paul. I initially didn't care too much for him, but I do want to see him get some good results.

Wednesday night there was a Ron Paul demonstration at our local college -- it was nice to see so many young people came out to show their support for him.