On the Ground at the Washington State LandslideCasey Millsbyline‚ Feb. 11‚ 2008Coming from San Francisco, the idea of entering a tiny, brightly lit room with a bunch of people you disagree with politically and coming away all limbs intact seemed like a hopelessly naïve one. I arrived at Saturday’s Washington State caucus with earplugs to drown out the shouting, a mouth guard to keep my teeth intact, and a phone pre-dialed to 911 once the carnage would surely begin. Who would’ve thought I’d find bunch of friendly, fleece-clad neighbors respectfully debating the merits of their candidates, and championing democracy the victor rather than either side? Despite the beauty of these sentiments, Washington will have to forgive me as I indulge in a little California attitude now that it’s over – 68-31, baby, we won and we won big!!! |