Awa,
I am glad to hear that you have joined the grassroots movement and did your share of getting out the vote.
Isn't it wonderful how Obama has brought life back to American politics and how he is winning over hearts and minds.
Then it is not just what he is winning, but where he is winning and by what margins he is winning.
As we await the results of the Potomac states primary results, CNN reported a short while ago that Obama has won in Virginia.
Fired up and Ready to Go!
Jabou
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Subject: Re: Obama Defeats Clinton in Maine Caucuses
Oh Jabou,
This man is making history all over the place!! This is historic for Maine
because we have a lot of feminists. However, when Obama showed up at the
Bangor Auditorium a day before the caucus, he won hearts that would have gone
to
Clinton. A lot of my colleges had made up their minds, but on Saturday,
after the rally, they all switched. To make things even better, John Kerry
showed up unexpectedly during our Caucus..... and just rocked the place!!!
For
two days, I campaigned like I was still in Banjul, and boy did our efforts
pay off!!!
Yes We Can!!
Regards,
Awa Sey
In a message dated 2/10/2008 9:25:05 P.M. Eastern Standard Time,
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Obama Defeats Clinton in Maine Caucuses
Feb 10, 7:04 PM (ET)
By GLENN ADAMS
AUGUSTA, Maine (AP) - Barack Obama defeated Hillary Rodham Clinton in Maine
presidential caucuses Sunday, grabbing a majority of delegates as the
state's
Democrats overlooked the snowy weather and turned out in heavy numbers for
municipal gatherings.
Democrats in 420 Maine towns and cities were deciding how the state's 24
delegates will be allotted at the party's national convention in August.
Despite
the weather, turnout was "incredible," party executive director Arden
Manning said.
With 70 percent of the participating precincts reporting, Obama led in
state
delegates elected over Clinton, 1,564 to 1,122, with 17 uncommitted.
The voting came a day after Obama and Clinton made personal appeals here,
and after Obama picked up wins in Louisiana, Nebraska and Washington.
THIS IS A BREAKING NEWS UPDATE. Check back soon for further information.
AP's earlier story is below.
AUGUSTA, Maine (AP) - Democrats overlooked the snowy weather and turned out
in heavy numbers for municipal caucuses Sunday, giving Barack Obama a
slight
lead over Hillary Rodham Clinton in early tallies for the party's party
presidential nominee.
Democrats in 420 Maine towns and cities were deciding how the state's 24
delegates will be allotted at the party's national convention in August.
Despite
the weather, turnout was "incredible," party executive director Arden
Manning said.
With 11 percent of the participating precincts reporting, Obama had a
narrow
lead over clinton Clinton, 175 to 168, with four uncommitted.
The voting came a day after Obama and Clinton made personal appeals here,
and after Obama picked up wins in Louisiana, Nebraska and Washington.
Organizers had expected heavy participation at the caucuses, but up to 8
inches of snow and Arctic cold were expected when many of the gatherings
were
scheduled. Even so, Democrats started Sunday with more than 4,000 absentee
ballots in hand.
Manning said the weather wouldn't hurt turnout. In Bangor, the caucus
started late because so many people showed up that they were lined up
outside the
door, he said.
In Portland, waterlogged Democrats carrying "Obama" and "Hillary" signs
waited to get into the citywide caucus at Portland High School in separate
lines
that snaked nearly three city blocks in opposite directions.
Colin Johnson, an Obama supporter, said the Illinois senator is not a
typical politician. "I'm convinced he's a once-in-a-generation leader," he
said.
"He's young and energetic and Washington and the White House could benefit
from some fresh air," said Joe Lewis, another Obama supporter.
But Tony Donovan said Obama can use some more seasoning. Donavan was
supporting Clinton because she, like him, was a baby boomer who shared
similar
values and because she has the experience and the team to lead in
Washington.
"Obama's a great guy. He'll be great in eight years," Donovan said. "He
doesn't have the experience in the Senate. He doesn't have the experience
in
Washington. He's not ready."
Though Maine's delegate count is small, Clinton and Obama, along with
surrogates, came to the state Saturday as their campaigns drew tighter
after Super
Tuesday.
Thousands of people packed the Bangor Auditorium to hear Obama on Saturday
and hundreds more who weren't allowed inside greeted him as he arrived.
People
also were stopped at the door as Clinton held a town hall-style gathering
nearby at the University of Maine at Orono. She later stopped in Lewiston.
Clinton's daughter, Chelsea, and husband, Bill, also visited, while Obama
supporter Sen. Edward M. Kennedy of Massachusetts campaigned in two cities
in
the days before the vote.
Both campaigns hit Maine heavily with radio and TV advertising, and voters'
homes were being called with pre-taped messages in support of both
candidates. On Sunday, Massachusetts Gov. Deval Patrick, Rep. Patrick
Kennedy of Rhode
Island and Sen. John Kerry of Massachusetts, the 2004 Democratic
presidential
candidate, were scheduled to visit Maine caucuses on Obama's behalf.
On Clinton's side, Maine Gov. John Baldacci, Massachusetts Rep. Jim
McGovern
and New York Rep. Gregory Meeks were to campaign.
The high level of excitement across the state contrasted with earlier
expectations that the post-Super Tuesday timing of the caucuses would
dampen voter
interest.
A competitive GOP race a week earlier also helped to enliven interest in
the
Maine Republicans nonbinding caucuses, which were won by Mitt Romney. He
dropped out of the race last week, making it likely that Arizona Sen. John
McCain would become the GOP nominee.
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