Sunshine and Applesauce
Feb. 6th, 2008 01:12 pm![[personal profile]](https://www.dreamwidth.org/img/silk/identity/user.png){kind=small}
snurriSo I caucused last night, "caucus" apparently being Minnesotan for "a primary that only happens between 6:30 and 8 PM, in spaces inadequate for the large and diverse crowds of people wanting to express a preference for President." It took a while just to figure out my precinct and district and to find the corresponding room. Once there, I traded polite remarks with the woman in front of me on the size of the crowd. Then she said "It would be nice if all these people showed up when it's for the mayor and city council," and I thought (but did not say), Jesus, lady, just enjoy the moment. Next time I go I will bring her a sticker that says "OUTSTANDING CITIZEN" just so she can lord it over the rest of us.
Anyway: the night seems to have gone pretty well, and yet I am anxious, because it seems like too many Democrats are treating this like a choice between victors. Maybe it's because I don't live in one of the deep blue states, but I'm not so confident. The Republicans may look like they're splintering, but the one thing that could unite them behind McCain is their rabid hate-on for Hillary, and then all this talk of change will be pretty damn meaningless.
ANYWAY HAPPY SUPER-DUPER WEDNESDAY.
Anyway: the night seems to have gone pretty well, and yet I am anxious, because it seems like too many Democrats are treating this like a choice between victors. Maybe it's because I don't live in one of the deep blue states, but I'm not so confident. The Republicans may look like they're splintering, but the one thing that could unite them behind McCain is their rabid hate-on for Hillary, and then all this talk of change will be pretty damn meaningless.
ANYWAY HAPPY SUPER-DUPER WEDNESDAY.
