Editorial: High turnout was nice to see

Published 12:00 am Wednesday, February 6, 2008

Wow! Local and statewide attendence for caucuses in both parties were way above the norm.

Why? Perhaps that&8217;s what happens when there is no incumbent president or vice president in the race. Perhaps that&8217;s what happens when people are greatly dissatisfied.

The Associated Press reported that 163,000 Democrats turned out for caucuses in Minnesota on Tuesday night &8212; three times more than 2004. The AP said 40,000 Republicans turned up, also more than usual.

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Local Republicans and Democrats were pleased with the large-than-usual turnouts.

It&8217;s nice to see less apathy and greater interest in politics. The issues matter and every voter indeed can make a difference in this country.

Thanks for going to the caucuses, Minnesota.