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Posted on 01/11/2008 12:15:28 PM PST by george76
Record turnout expected as interest builds.
Colorado is bracing for possible record turnouts in the Feb. 5 presidential caucuses, as state voters get swept up in the country's election fever.
Republican Mort Marks, 83, plans to hold a caucus at his house. He said he has received calls from a lot of people he hasn't heard from before, and he has noticed larger turnout at recent Republican events.
"There is a hell of a lot more interest than I've seen in many, many years," said Marks, who hasn't decided which GOP candidate he will support...
GOP and Democratic Party officials say they are expecting much higher participation at the caucuses than they have had in years. State GOP head Dick Wadhams said the intensity of the race was certain to bring out new attendees.
Many Colorado Republicans have shown a lot of interest in attending the caucuses but, like Marks, aren't sure which candidate will get their backing.
Republican Norman Mack of Sheridan said he's looking for a "straight-shooter," but his political heart isn't easily won. Not swayed by campaign speeches, he believes voters should focus in on the candidates' records.
Unlike Iowa and New Hampshire, Colorado does not have so-called open caucuses. Only those who registered as a Democrat or Republican by the first week in December can attend the caucuses. Unaffiliateds...cannot show up and vote.
The state currently boasts just over 1 million Republicans, 994,575 unaffiliateds and 875,650 Democrats.
Colorado is one of more than 20 states taking part in what's known as Super Tuesday. The front-loaded nomination schedule has accelerated the process, which may potentially result in both parties producing a nominee by dawn on Feb. 6.
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“Undecided” Republicans. I don’t like the sound of that.
What’s the matter fellas, haven’t you discovered what you believe in yet?
The only change the Democrats are offering is three quarters for a dollar.
Anybody know if it’s a binding caucus? Should be good Fred territory.
I'm planning to help run a caucus here in Chaffee County.I work for FRed
Been there, done that many times !
I know what I believe in alright. The challenge has been to find a viable candidate who believes the same things.
I put it up for any lurkers to find.
James Dobson (who lives in CO) hasn't yet told them how to vote.
Click on the Red Pickup
I guess you don't know the large number of people Dobson influences. When he expresses whom he favors, a large number, not all of course (!) but a large number in CO, are going to follow him...that is just how it is.
Get informed.
No fool, only around the Springs.
Conservatives ARE influenced by Dobson. If you don't think it's so you better read a few books. You are not real bright.
This state is rapidly becoming DemonRat.
Labeling the entire state from your silly preconceived notions is what I called you out on, but you seem too thick to understand that.
'LOL' indeed you child.
Dobson's influence is indeed concentrated around the Springs and if you lived here you'd know that.
So where does such a wise sage as yourself hail from? Not here I'd wager.
They must not be talking about me. I'm from CO and I'll be doing Thompson. Wait a minute that didn't sound right. I'm voting for Thompson. :-)
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