Well, I took part in Idaho history last week. The Republican Party held it's first ever Presidential Caucus. It turned out to be quite the affair, or perhaps I should say ordeal! Thank heavens that it was so well organized by my friend, Chenele Dixon; otherwise it may have imploded when over 2500 vote wielding citizens turned up. Now, don't take me wrong, it is a good thing that they came out; actually it is sad how many of us don't exercise our right and obligation to vote. Anyway, back to the caucus - It was exciting to participate for the first time in this American tradition. I must say, there is a different feeling about casting your vote amongst such a crowd as compared to doing it in the singular fashion of the voting booth at a primary.
With such a crowd, there were lots of things to do; I am sure that Dallas felt like a traffic cop as he was directing the flow of citizens through the lines. He came to me at the concessions to obtain resuscitation materials for the workers at the tables more than a few times. And yes, I was responsible for the concessions. Seems that is my lot, to always be peddling food. Thankfully we had that as a distraction for those who had to wait the extra time while everyone was cataloged and packed into the gym. (Good thinking, Chenele!) Not many better ways to keep people happy than to ply them with food, right?
All in all, despite the state of me feet when it was all said and done, it was a great experience. I am glad I was able to be there, even if it was with candy bars in one hand and nachos in the other!
