First caucus report: An unforgettable experience
My first caucus experience will be an experience I will never forget. I caucused for Barack Obama, and if given the chance would do so again. My precinct had a total of 296 voters. After the first round, we found out that we had 163 voters for Obama. As we prepared for the second round we were able to leave our groups and gather voters from other parties. People asked me to switch to their side. I also asked them, but unfortunately I was unable to persuade any of them. Our group finally gained three voters for a total of 166.
The Clinton group gained about 15 voters from the Biden group. We still won the most delegates, which was four out of seven. When I left, I felt proud and victorious that America was ready for a change, not just because of Obama but because of the people.
Gabe Hearn
Davenport Central