[Mpls] Ward 12-6 DFL turnout.

[Doug Walter]

Last night's DFL 12-6 caucus drew 81 people, of which at least half were
first timers. 79 ballots were cast for the presidential race, and all 30
delegate seats and all calls to volunteer were answered. Despite the
overheated, standing-room-only space, the majority of the group was
still hearing resolutions at 9:20 when I had to leave.

Representative Jean Wagenius gave an emotional, from-the-heart talk
about the upcoming house race, and Senator Wes Skoglund hit home with a
frank discussion of deficits and spending levels by the current
administration. Wes said he hadn't seen this many people at the caucuses
since the 60's. The group's attitude was definitely upbeat but
mission-serious, as in "Let's Rock and Roll!"

This was, I'm embarrassed to admit, my first caucus since Nixon's
re-election bid--the last time I was this disgusted with our elected
leaders. 

Doug Walter, Nokomis East