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Maine Caucus

In early February, Maine communities get together to select a presidential nominee. Maine uses the caucus system. It's a day to shed cabin fever to get out and greet neighbors.
It's an overflowing crowd of Democrats...
It's an overflowing crowd of Democrats...		 ...who show up to cheer on their favorite candidates.
...who show up to cheer on their favorite candidates.		 Men in Black wait...
Men in Black wait...
...to caucus as...
...to caucus as...		 ....speeches are made and processes explained.
....speeches are made and processes explained.		 The Maine Caucus opens on February 8--->People sign in.
The Maine Caucus opens on February 8--->People sign in.
.....lobby for favorites.
.....lobby for favorites.		 Some of us are veterans and some of us...
Some of us are veterans and some of us...		 Votes are counted....
Votes are counted....
...as the media muscles in for a good shot.
...as the media muscles in for a good shot.		 People take this very seriously---as they should.
People take this very seriously---as they should.		 Signs of children who have come to learn about the democratic process.
Signs of children who have come to learn about the democratic process.

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