Democratic Maine Caucus results thread (1-8pm ET)

[Mr. Morden]

Caucus times vary from town to town.  Each caucus can start any time between 1 and 7pm, but they must all finish by 8pm.  You can find all the starting times here:

http://www.mainedems.org/page/caucus-faq

CNN: http://edition.cnn.com/election/primaries/states/me/Dem
NYT: http://www.nytimes.com/elections/2016/primaries/maine

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I wonder if they'll announce the winner during the debate.

[Eraserhead]

I wonder if they'll announce the winner during the debate.

That'd be great!

[Tender Branson]

My prediction:

64% Sanders
36% Clinton

[Landslide Lyndon]

Let's hope today they will announce results the normal way.

[MASHED POTATOES. VOTE!]

Let's hope today they will announce results the normal way.

You're a demanding type.

[Knives]

Sanders will get over 70%

[Horsemask]

Let's hope today they will announce results the normal way.

[HillOfANight]

Sanders will get over 70%

I believe Hillary has outperformed every caucus compared to how she did in 2008. Even when she's losing by 20, that's better than when she lost by 30 8 years ago.

She got 40% here, so it seems like she could perform similarly this year.

[Mehmentum]

Sanders will get over 70%

I believe Hillary has outperformed every caucus compared to how she did in 2008. Even when she's losing by 20, that's better than when she lost by 30 8 years ago.

She got 40% here, so it seems like she could perform similarly this year.

But Clinton has also underperformed in every New England state compared to 2008.

[The Other Castro]

Decision Desk HQ ‏@DecisionDeskHQ  2m2 minutes ago
In the Maine caucuses (Drmocrats) Bernie has a slight lead, but we're talking 317-223 out of just two municipalities. Hundreds more to go.

[psychprofessor]

Supposedly around 12k absentees...

[Panhandle Progressive]

In response to extraordinary turnout, party officials announced they would let those in line fill out a paper ballot – essentially an absentee ballot – once they made it inside the school rather than require everyone to participate in the traditional, town meeting-style caucus.

http://www.pressherald.com/2016/03/06/democrats-caucusing-to-choose-between-clinton-sanders/

This could help Hillary narrow the gap.

[Eraserhead]

In response to extraordinary turnout, party officials announced they would let those in line fill out a paper ballot – essentially an absentee ballot – once they made it inside the school rather than require everyone to participate in the traditional, town meeting-style caucus.

http://www.pressherald.com/2016/03/06/democrats-caucusing-to-choose-between-clinton-sanders/

This could help Hillary narrow the gap.

Perhaps but if turnout is very high in general, that's probably a good sign for Sanders.

[The Other Castro]

In response to extraordinary turnout, party officials announced they would let those in line fill out a paper ballot – essentially an absentee ballot – once they made it inside the school rather than require everyone to participate in the traditional, town meeting-style caucus.

http://www.pressherald.com/2016/03/06/democrats-caucusing-to-choose-between-clinton-sanders/

This could help Hillary narrow the gap.

Since its for people already in line, I don't see it doing too much for her.

[psychprofessor]

In response to extraordinary turnout, party officials announced they would let those in line fill out a paper ballot – essentially an absentee ballot – once they made it inside the school rather than require everyone to participate in the traditional, town meeting-style caucus.

http://www.pressherald.com/2016/03/06/democrats-caucusing-to-choose-between-clinton-sanders/

This could help Hillary narrow the gap.

Since its for people already in line, I don't see it doing too much for her.

Reports that they have already received 12k absentee ballots before today. This prob helps her.

[The Other Castro]

Some unofficial, highly anecdotal results so far from twitter and the interwebz:

Bill Trotter ‏@billtrotter  20m20 minutes ago
Ellsworth Dem caucus results: 108 for @HillaryClinton (incl. 40 absentee) & 173 for @SenSanders (incl. 28 absentee).

Freeport Maine:
Clinton: 208 Bernie: 360

District 1 South Portland: ** SANDERS: 246 CLINTON: 149
ELIOT: ** SANDERS: 203 CLINTON: 105
WELL’S: ** SANDERS: 205 CLINTON: 93
FAIRFIELD: ** SANDERS: 78 HILLARY: 49
BERWICK: ** SANDERS: 135 CLINTON: 53
WELLS: ** SANDERS: 239 CLINTON: 174
UNITY: ** SANDERS: 82 CLINTON: 15

Gardiner: Sanders 101, Clinton 66
Eddington: Sanders 32, Clinton 7
North Berwick: Sanders 124, Clinton 37
Palermo: Sanders 37, Clinton 8
Scarborough: Sanders 373, Clinton 321
Saco: Sanders 416, Clinton 273
Topsham: Sanders 247, Clinton 200
Bar Harbor: Sanders 387, Clinton 142
Lyman: Sanders 72, Clinton 7
Yarmouth: Clinton 273, Sanders 234
Rockland: Sanders 320, Clinton 50
Manchester: Sanders 56, Clinton 51
Brewer: Sanders 147, Clinton 71

[Eraserhead]

If these early reports are accurate, we're probably not looking at a close one.

[Shadows]

Apparently I don't know if they are doing this absentee ballot thing, lots of people have gone home & most of these people are new fegistrations in Dem, 1st time guys. They initially turned them away & send we won't register as they had 1000's of people in line waiting for hours.

It was supposed to break records. From what I heard, most of them were Sanders supporters, some of them quarreled & threw a fit - Let us hope they count as absentee ballots as this will give a very wrong result otherwise.

Maine should be Sanders' 2nd best state after Vermont & he has a good chance of crossing the 70% mark.

People can google this issue, you have loads of Bernie supporters tweeting & posting in FB their outrage - Shouldn't be hard to find!

[Shadows]

https://twitter.com/JessyParkerLee/status/706551972195901440


https://twitter.com/MaineDems/status/706552159068774400

Finally we have a reaction!

[Eraserhead]

Sounds like turnout is pretty insane. Good to hear.

[Fusionmunster]

I will just echo the sentiment that Caucuses are absolutely terrible. All three Caucuses this weekend have been terrible clusters, Nebraska less so but still.

[Lief 🗽]

The rules are that you have to register as a Democrat up to one hour before the caucuses start. Sad that the Bernieacs are claiming conspiracy to coverup their ignorance of the rules.

[DINGO Joe]

The rules are that you have to register as a Democrat up to one hour before the caucuses start. Sad that the Bernieacs are claiming conspiracy to coverup their ignorance of the rules.

Rules are for losers.  Have you learned nothing from your Trumptime?

[Shadows]

Looking @ those numbers don't think Bernie will get near 70% or even cross Kansas, he will probably cross Nebraska which @ 57% odd isn't too high - If everything turns out well, 62% odd similar to NH maybe possible