WEST DES MOINES, Iowa - Record turnout clogged Iowa's 1,800 precinct caucuses Thursday night.
"I know we are seeing incredible participation right now," said Carrie Giddins, spokeswoman for the Iowa Democratic Party.
A wide-open race in both parties sparked a turnout far exceeding previous contests.
Projections showed a turnout of 220,588 for Democrats, compared to 124,000 who participated in 2004. Most projections had estimated turnout would be about 150,000.
Turnout was also up on the Republican side, where projections showed about 114,000 people taking part. The last contested Republican caucuses in 2000 drew 87,666 in caucuses won by then-Gov. George W. Bush.
Giddins said participants in line by 7 p.m. would be allowed to caucus, but many will have to fill out voter registration forms. "The lines may be long and it may delay starting the process," she said.
http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/22494680/This is very bad for the repukes. :evilgrin: