Iowa Caucus - Urbandale Democratic Precinct 1

These are my notes from observing the Caucus... More on the results later...

Also, precincts were packed. Mine last time had 40-60, this time: 303. My friend Dan: 90 then, 500 now. Chris: ~ 100 last time: 800 this time.

No official representatives for Kucinich, Biden, or Gravel.

303 people present making 45.45 people for 15% viability.

To get a delegate 34 people are needed.

On the whole: Obama group much livelier, louder, and seems to be ~ 45-50%.

Hillary = mostly old women…

30 min to separate into viable groups..

first tally:

Obama= 104
Edwards 67
Clinton: 95
Richardson: 50

Second Tally:

Obama:104
Edwards:72
Clinton: 98
Richardson: 35 … = 309

Delegates -

Edwards – 2
Obama – 3
Clinton – 3 (rounded up the number)
Richardson - 1

More or less, on average – Obama speakers on locally televised caucus and in person are more energetic and good speakers. Hillary's speakers generally a woman, not great speaker…