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Theresa Myers, left, discusses presidential candidates Saturday at Tahoe Douglas Fire Station No. 3 during the Nevada Democratic caucus.
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Randy Butler, left, counts those who would like to be a delegate, including Eric Taxer, right, Saturday during the Nevada Republican caucus at Kahle Community Center.
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A hand count was used during the Nevada Democratic caucus Saturday at Tahoe Douglas Fire Station 3. Counting is party member Bill Bandes.
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As 56 registered Democrats squeezed into a meeting room at Tahoe Douglas Fire Station No. 3 on Saturday, voter apathy was nowhere to be found.
The voters, all from Douglas County Precinct 38, earnestly debated the merits of the candidates before casting votes in the Nevada presidential caucus. Precinct 38 is one of six Douglas County precincts at Lake Tahoe, which like hundreds of others statewide held caucuses Saturday.
Republicans held caucuses, too, and voters in both parties seemed energized by Nevada's more prominent role in the presidential elections because of its change this year to an earlier date in the process.
The voters, all from Douglas County Precinct 38, earnestly debated the merits of the candidates before casting votes in the Nevada presidential caucus. Precinct 38 is one of six Douglas County precincts at Lake Tahoe, which like hundreds of others statewide held caucuses Saturday.
Republicans held caucuses, too, and voters in both parties seemed energized by Nevada's more prominent role in the presidential elections because of its change this year to an earlier date in the process.
At the Precinct 38 Democratic caucus, voter Theresa Myers said she liked candidate John Edwards because of his stance against special-interest groups. "He walks the walk, and he talks the talk," she said.
Leo Schools said he supported Hillary Rodham Clinton, pointing to her years of experience. "It's time to have a woman as president for the United States," he said.
But Chris Probert was concerned about Clinton's chances. "The word Clinton is a four-letter word in Nevada," Probert said.
Mychael Donaldson said Barack Obama has the ability to lead and inspire. "He reminds me of John F. Kennedy," Donaldson said.
The precinct ultimately ended up with a close vote and split its four delegates into two for Clinton and two for Obama.
Douglas County Democrats at Lake Tahoe held caucuses at three different locations, and the atmosphere at the Precinct 38 caucus was almost like a gathering in someone's living room.
Leo Schools said he supported Hillary Rodham Clinton, pointing to her years of experience. "It's time to have a woman as president for the United States," he said.
But Chris Probert was concerned about Clinton's chances. "The word Clinton is a four-letter word in Nevada," Probert said.
Mychael Donaldson said Barack Obama has the ability to lead and inspire. "He reminds me of John F. Kennedy," Donaldson said.
The precinct ultimately ended up with a close vote and split its four delegates into two for Clinton and two for Obama.
Douglas County Democrats at Lake Tahoe held caucuses at three different locations, and the atmosphere at the Precinct 38 caucus was almost like a gathering in someone's living room.
In contrast, the county's Republican voters at Lake Tahoe all gathered at Kahle Community Center.
When more than 250 people showed up for the Republican caucuses, organizers had to move the event onto Kahle's basketball court to accommodate the larger-than-expected turnout. Boys played basketball on the other side of a thin curtain as voters strained to hear instructions from an announcer.
Despite a bit of chaos and a few glitches such as a shortage of ballots, voter Terri Zager said the experience was exciting. She's voted in Nevada her whole life, but this was her first caucus. "Next time, we'll have it down pat," she said.
When more than 250 people showed up for the Republican caucuses, organizers had to move the event onto Kahle's basketball court to accommodate the larger-than-expected turnout. Boys played basketball on the other side of a thin curtain as voters strained to hear instructions from an announcer.
Despite a bit of chaos and a few glitches such as a shortage of ballots, voter Terri Zager said the experience was exciting. She's voted in Nevada her whole life, but this was her first caucus. "Next time, we'll have it down pat," she said.
It also was the first caucus for Republican Matt Rademaker, who's lived on Kingsbury Grade on and off for 20 years. During that time, he's noticed a lot of political apathy in the community. The caucus motivated people to get out and be politically active, he said. To get the full experience, Rademaker also is a delegate for his precinct.
Nevada Lt. Gov. Brian Krolicki, a Tahoe resident, also took part in the Kahle caucuses. He was among those who took the microphone and made a pitch for one of the six candidates. Mitt Romney was Krolicki's choice.
"I'm inspired by him, but I will support the nominee from the Republican Party," Krolicki said.
Romney, a former Massachusetts governor, easily won the Nevada contest with more than 50 percent support. On the Democratic side, Clinton captured the popular vote, but Obama edged her out for national convention delegates at stake, taking 13 to her 12.
Nevada Lt. Gov. Brian Krolicki, a Tahoe resident, also took part in the Kahle caucuses. He was among those who took the microphone and made a pitch for one of the six candidates. Mitt Romney was Krolicki's choice.
"I'm inspired by him, but I will support the nominee from the Republican Party," Krolicki said.
Romney, a former Massachusetts governor, easily won the Nevada contest with more than 50 percent support. On the Democratic side, Clinton captured the popular vote, but Obama edged her out for national convention delegates at stake, taking 13 to her 12.
