Election-Campaign Law

Potomac primary reports

By Paul Gronke

1. Heavy turnout in Virginia, Democratic ballots outnumber Republican ballots 3 or 4 to 1, main complaints are lack of parking (Wash Post)
2. Some late openings in Maryland and long lines in the morning as voters rushed to the polling place before work; some polling stations without power due to weather conditions (CNN)
3. Maryland voters excited to be relevant, may increase turnout (Philadelphia Examiner)
   
4. Forecasts for snow and ice later in the day may cause problems (Wash Post)
   
5. Results will give Obama an "undisputed edge in delegates", so projects Xinhua news agency
   

Full post as published by Election Updates on February 12, 2008 (boomark / email).