Crowds Brave Chill Factor for Presidential Caucus 2008
Frigid winds and chill factor well below zero did not stop crowds of people who stood in line the length of the Palmer Depot, Alaska, from casting their vote for a presidential candidate during the Super Tuesday primaries and caucuses. Inside the lines snaked back and forth from one end of the Depot to the other, people politely accommodating, making space for as many inside the warm building as possible. Poll workers were swamped, doing their best to process the crowd efficiently. It is exciting to be a part of the presidential primary selection process, and I’m proud that Alaska is now a viable and important part of Super Tuesday.
More tomorrow.
Gail Niebrugge, Artist of Alaska
