History in the making
Today was a historic day for Kansans: we had our first-ever Republican Presidential Caucus. And for once, after years of primaries which were mostly overlooked by the national media and presidential campaigns, our votes actually counted for something today. We, as Kansans, couldn't be more excited.We arrived at our caucus location to be greeted by sign upon sign upon sign for Paul, McCain, and Huckabee. Well actually, truth be told, I only saw one sign for Huckabee, there were signs scattered here and there for McCain, and, in usual form, the Paul supporters were everywhere. In fact, there was even someone driving around and around the caucus location with a Ron Paul sign stuck out their sun roof.
The lines were out the door and wrapped around the building and the air was thick with energy and excitement. All around people were hollering out "Save the Constitution!" "The Huckster, Woohoo!" or "A vote for Huckabee is a vote for life."
Kaitlynn waiting in line at the very first Kansas Republican CaucusLiterature was being handed out right and left, local and state officials were passing through the line doing their own campaigning, and the caucus coordinators were herding us through the line at lightning speed.
We finally made it through registration, got our ballets, and found a few empty seats. Sadly, none of the actual candidates were there, but we enjoyed the short talks given by their representatives. Like usual, Jesse and I couldn't keep ourselves from dissecting the speeches on their Constitutionality. And as could be expected, there were some serious flaws.
Speeches finished, we headed to complete the task we had come for--casting our ballots. After months of consideration and prayer, countless hours of research, and numerous dinner table discussions, we both confidently checked the same box today.
And in the spirit of making history, we both ended up checking a box today for a candidate that three weeks ago we thought we'd never consider voting for.
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posted by Crystal Paine at 4:28 PM
20 Comments:
For whom, Crystal, for whom? Or do you not want to say? I do understand if so, but please say so and explain why not, I can't bear being tantalised!
Smart in not saying on who you voted for,just because this blog is a well read one.I came by to see if you had blogged about your state after I saw who won.
North Carolina doesn't vote until May.
Crystal: I was hoping you'd blog about your experience today! It looked interesting from what I saw on the news. I understand that you might not want to tell us, but I must admit, I found myself thinking "who? who?" after I read this entry! Congrats to y'all for getting to be a part of history. Did you bring the girls? I am thinking of taking John with me when we vote in the TX primary next month. This has been an incredible primary season, to say the least.
I can respect your decision not to share, but perhaps you could educate--I am for Huckabee but I just don't understand the "delagate" vote--It is obvious to me that Huckabee is winning the popular vote, but not the delegate votes??? Can you explain???
Who?? My! That post sure leaves you hanging!! Would you mind sharing who you voted for? We were thrilled with the overwhelming support KS gave to Governor Huckabee today! We (your neighbors in MO would have liked to have done the same thing). If you'd rather not tell though, I guess we'll just have to make the best of it! :) Thanks for a great blog! :)
We had a republican caucus here too on Super Tuesday, which although it was not the first time in history, it was the first time I think for republicans as usually we wait until June and have no say.
I have not seen any signs for anyone except Ron Paul around here...
Now I'm all noisy about who you voted for lol. Well I'm just noisy to start with but yeah... I'm one of those people with a Ron Paul sign in there yard... And my state has already had our primary but it will stay out at least until November. What can I say if you are a Ron Paul supporter you can be a bit crazy at times. ;)
OH and I kinda wish I could go to a caucus sometime but we do primaries and I don't want that to change but a caucus sounds kinda fun.
You voted for KAITLYNNE?! :)
In a weird way I'm sort of glad that Indiana doesn't vote until May and thus barely counts, because we're still very much undecided at our house. Since my husband is in politics as a profession (calling!), you can imagine this is dinnertime conversation EVERY NIGHT around here! Even our two year old gets into the mix babbling about "Huckabeek" and "Ro Pall" and "MoKeen" so she can feel a part of things. :)
Yeah, I agree with a previous comment, that post really leaves us hanging...!! Could you please tell us who you voted for? We'll still love you, no matter who it is! :)
Goodness, Crystal! After all the hype of the past few months, you just have to tell us who you voted for! :-)
I must admit, I'm curious too. I, too, voted for someone that three weeks before our primary I never would have considered voting for.
Funny how that works....
Our family is supporting Mike Huckabee all the way. His staying during this campaign, despite the many who are telling him to withdraw, reminds me of David facing Goliath. I was shocked today upon hearing the many Christians in our own church who are voting for one democratic candidate or another. We cannot compromise our values especially as Christians. Many analysts say that the numbers are against him however I still believe in miracles and am not ashamed to say that. GO MIKE!
Thanks for explaining what a caucus is like. It seems kind of confusing sometimes. I am only familiar with primaries.
The signs, here in NH were all Paul, Romney, and Obama. They were everywhere, but Clinton and McCain took the state. I think there was only one McCain sign in town that I can remember and it was quite small.
Glad you had a fun experience voting. I love voting day. :-)
-Zan
Here's my guess: If you and your husband discuss the Constitutional basis for the candidates stances, you must have voted RON PAUL!
If I told you all, that'd ruin the fun. :) I've decided not to publicly share just because it's too loaded of a subject and I'd rather not make enemies over who I voted for. However, you have a 33.3% chance of guessing right. :)
Okay maybe I'm a dingy but I'm from GA and we had our Primary backo on supper Tues. But can you explain what the difference is between a primary and a caucus?
Thanks!
We were discussing caucuses in the last presidential election and were asked what one was. My little boy was two at the time and said, "I know what a caucus is. It's a dead animal floating by." hee hee ... he had seen a Crocodile Hunter episode with crocs feeding on a dead hippo ... which CH kept referring to as "the carcus" in his Australian accent. So, Eli knew what a caucus was. :)
I would love it if you could get your hubby to give us a crash course in what a caucus is.
Another aside, I was set to vote for Ron Paul, but my pastor says he is an anti-semite. Any thoughts on that one? I've never seen anything that would make me think that.
I'm not sure Huckabee is as homeschool friendly as some people think he is.
If anyone is wondering about Huckabee's stand on the homeschooling issue, you might want to check out this youtube link. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L-q0h1cb6xE Huckabee's record of what he accomplished for homeschoolers (and in other areas) while in office as Govenor doesn't lie. My husband and I were quite pleased with what we found out. :)
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