LOL-In Nebraska caucuses, huge line up to vote for Obama/no one lining up for Hillary

[Tropics_Dude83]

Blowout in Nebraska:

http://www.omaha.com/index.php?u_page=2835&u_sid=10254218

Live updates from the Nebraska Democratic caucuses
BY ROBYNN TYSVER
WORLD-HERALD STAFF WRITER



11:42 a.m.

It doesn't look good for Clinton at Monroe Middle School.

The line to the Clinton box is empty. The line to vote for Obama is about a half block long.

* * *

11:39 a.m.

Order is finally being restored at Monroe Middle School.

High spirits reigned throughout much of the chaos but some people were obviously angry.

"This is ridiculous. I'm never doing this again," said Bruce Lovejoy, 54, a Clinton supporter.

"I've seen walkathons organized better than this," said Dan Brick, 50.

* * *

11:30 a.m.

Overrun by crowds, caucus organizers at Monroe Middle School declared a state of emergency.

All attempts at traditional caucusing have been suspended.

People are now being asked to simple drop a blue piece of paper with their choice in a box.

And it doesn't look good for Hillary Clinton. People have to wait to drop into Barack Obama's box. The Clinton line is much shorter.

* * *

11:17 a.m.

At Metro in Elkhorn, "Plan B" was scrapped.

An overflow room also became overran. Caucus leaders in Elkhorn are now allowing people to vote by a blue slip.

At Monroe Middle School, people are now being asked to go into the parking lot.

* * *

10:42 a.m.

Finallly, the line is shortening at Monroe Middle School.

About 50 people are left to register an then it's on to the parking lot to caucus.

The plan is to form three long lines outside. Despite the chaos, people are still in good spirits.

"How can you complain when others don't have this privelege?" said Win Wadginski, who stood in lone for an hour with a 2-year-old.

"It's rough, but it's just the first time. It's to be expected," said Gretchen Filip, 20, a student at UNO.

* * *

10:27 a.m.

Caucus sites are being overwhelmed across Omaha.

Thousands upon thousands have shown up, eager to take part in this historic vote.

At the Elkhorn campus of Metro Community College Campus, the lines are wrapped around the building.

Confusion reigns. Some are worried they're not going to be able to caucus.

No one knows how the counting can be done amid the cacaphony.

[usregimechange]

1. He wins in San Fran and NE. Yeah Baby!

[CyberPieHole]

9. But he doesn't win California...I wonder why?

:evilgrin:

[Wombatzu]

13. latinos

[snappyturtle]

2. Yes! K&R

:kick:

[eleny]

3. This is why the super delegate issue is critical

Dems feel like we finally are getting close to taking our country back. They're turning out in huge numbers to finally have a say in what they can have a say in. The nightmare administration is finally coming to an end.

I hope however the super delegates vote, they don't vote to overturn the will of the primary/caucus voters. I caucused for Obama but if Clinton gets a majority, then let the will of the people rule and not the sd's.

[TeamJordan23]

6. Agree. nm

[TacticalPeek]

4. Will the Dem carry Nebraska in November?

Nope.

[HillLuver]

7. Who cares how they vote

JRE sure doesn't

[MadBadger]

11. They are democrats too, and should be able to take part in choosing the President.

[TacticalPeek]

12. Certainly.

No one claims otherwise.

[HillLuver]

5. NOT TRUE NOT TRUE

There are Hill supporters there, I don't care what that pro-Barrack article says..

[cali]

8. Calm down. I'm sure there are Hill supporters there

and the article mentioned at least one. And his name is spelled Barack.

[flyarm]

10. ah yes the state where Ben Nelson supports Obama..the most conserv dem we have just about

the one who votes most the time with repigs..wow i feel good now..not..

eom

[cali]

14. Cheer up. In three weeks Vermont will vote overwhelmingly

for Obama- and we're represented by Pat Leahy and Bernie Sanders.