First results from Dixville Notch N.H. - Wesley Clark wins

CNN | January 27, 2004

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8 votes - Clark

3 votes - Kerry

2 votes - Edwards

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1 vote - Howard Dean

[dagnabbit]

Savor the moment Wes.

[RoseofTexas]

I just caught the end...what is this about?? Bush got 11 is that good? Never heard of the DIXVILLE NOTCH!

[Keith in Iowa]

I heard someone say earleir in the evening that those folks were seldom right when their vote is compared to the final result...

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Savor the moment Wes.

I think he spent most of the day campaigning there.

[Polybius]

I just caught the end...what is this about?? Bush got 11 is that good? Never heard of the DIXVILLE NOTCH!

They have a tradition of being the first to vote in the nation's first primary. It's a Midnight Mass sort of thing with the entire town's population voting after midnight......all one dozen of 'em.

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Clark speaking now, as a hand attacks the TV camera lens.

[NormsRevenge]

This small community has always gathered and cast their votes as soon as the clock hits 12:01am on the day of their primary. It's a tradition thing.

[GeronL]

I understand there were 2 write-ins for Nader in the Green Party??

[GeronL]

11 Republicans...let see,,, 3 dozen??

Its a boom town

[Andy from Beaverton]

Come on Dean, let's get some votes! We want a fight to the bitter end!

[Brett66]

Dicksville likes Clark, makes sense.

[RoseofTexas]

Thanks for the lesson. Hmmmm interesting, W kicked BUTT tonight then! lol!

[Captain Peter Blood]

Yes they have nothing to do up there. As someone said their votes never protend the real outcome.
It is always a hoot when their votes come in, especially on the day of the actual election. It gives the cable news guys something to talk about.
Maybe in November that can all put their 3rd or 4th string reporters there for the actual election. This will include Ashley Banfield of MSNBC, although she's about 5th string now. LOL

[nopardons]

There are 19 of them up there; NONE a registered Dem. They're all GOP or Indies. LOL

[Polybius]

11 Republicans...let see,,, 3 dozen?? Its a boom town

Three dozen? Not one dozen?

The world is getting over-populated. :-)

[Final Authority]

Dixville is mostly a grand resort hotel, golf courses, ski area, rubber factory and all the folks who own and run the place. The ownership of the hotel comprises 15,000 acres in one of the most beautiful places in NH. In the past they have voted Republican, but in the primary, if one is registered as independent, one can take either ballot. The hotel is the Balsams and they have a web site. If ever you plan to book a visit, make sure you save plenty in advance.

[kingu]

Meanwhile, in New York City, Bill rings up his wife.

"Ha! Told you he'd start to pick up steam..."

"You and your idiot jerks. We're in the big city now, Bill. And if you keep calling me up like this, I'm going to divorce you and you'll never be the First Husband."

"But I was already President twice..."

"Oh, shuttup and go blow it on an intern." *click*

[GeronL]

Bill Clinton was being interviewed on the Batchelor Alexander show...