[courtesy of The California Majority Report]

More than 23,000 Democrats turned out on Sunday afternoon to support more than 2,500 candidates vying for 241 congressional district-level delegate slots. The results of the historic caucuses are now available online at www.Cadem.org.
 
To view the Clinton caucus results, click here.

To view the Obama caucus results, click here.
 
PLEASE NOTE: The results posted online were reported in by the Caucus Conveners. They are not considered final and official until the original ballots are returned to the California Democratic Party Sacramento office.

[courtesy of The California Majority Report]

With the state's DNC delegate selection process reaching record levels of attendance, you had to know a statement from CDP Chair Art Torres was coming. Here it is:

"Since I became Chair of our great Party in 1996, I have never seen such an incredible outpouring of Democratic activists at congressional district-level delegate selection caucuses. More than 23,000 Democrats showed up Sunday afternoon to support more than 2,500 candidates vying for 241 slots.
 
We should be proud of California Democrats for recognizing what is at stake for our state, our nation and our world in this Presidential election.
 
Not everyone can attend the Democratic National Convention this year, but everyone can participate from now until Election Day on November 4, 2008 to help elect a Democratic President.

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by Bob Brigham [courtesy of Calitics - Front Page]

Today is the day to choose the delegates for this year's DNC Convention in Denver. Since the Clinton team refuses to acknowledge the math, it could be the first convention floor fight in a generation so choose well. Here's what you need to know:

• Get there early, registration is from 2PM - 3PM followed by the caucuses. So get there early (I'm aiming for 1:45).
• Find out your caucus location. It is by congressional district. Obama sites - Clinton sites
• Check out the candidate list. There are a ton of candidates with many running like actual campaigns and such.
• Any other questions? Check out the FAQ

And let us know how things worked. I'm predicting record turnout with logistical problems because of record interest. Speaking of which, bring your friends!

P.S. You MUST be in line by 3PM to vote. Did I mention to get there early?

[courtesy of The California Majority Report]

Sunday's the big day for the more than 2,300 candidates competing for 241 coveted delegate slots to go to the Democratic National Convention (including me in CD 5).

The California Democratic Party has two online tools that are worth visiting. One is a Q&A about the process; the other is a pre-registration tool to help cut down on what are expected to be busy sites.

It's terrific that this is no longer just an insiders thing. It wouldn't surprise me if some of the caucuses pull in 1,000 ballots or more.

Good luck everybody.

[courtesy of The California Majority Report]

Now that the Obama campaign has reversed itself and reinstated the full slate of candidates running for delegate slots across the state, the positive energy for California Democrats in the delegate selection process is flowing once again.

In a statement last night, CDP Chairman Art Torres praised the Obama campaign for allowing the competitive races for the coveted 241 delegate slots to continue with full slates of Congress, saying it will strengthen the party Torres is right.

The record number of delegate candidates is yet another sign of the surge in interest in this year's presidential election. And despite a recent mini-surge in popularity for John McCain, there's little doubt California will be true blue come November. These district caucuses are yet another step in tapping the enthusiasm of both campaigns.

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by California Democratic Party [courtesy of Calitics - Front Page]

This Sunday, April 13, you get to pick the delegates who will be sent from California to the Democratic National Convention in Denver next August. Whether you support Sen. Hillary Clinton or Sen. Barack Obama, you'll have a chance to determine who goes to Denver and who watches on TV.

The caucuses to elect the delegates will take place on April 13th everywhere in the state at 3:00 p.m., with sign-in and voting starting at 2:00 p.m. You must be in line by 3 p.m. to receive a ballot.

Every aspect of the 2008 Democratic presidential race has generated lots of enthusiasm and excitement, so we expect that these caucuses will be very well attended. This raises the likelihood of long lines as people sign in to get their ballots.

In order to cut down on the waiting time, the California Democratic Party has developed the widget below to allow attendees to pre-register online.

The deadline for pre-registration is Thursday, April 10th at 12:00 Noon.

Just fill in the blanks and follow the prompts. You can cut down on the long lines and help out the campaign volunteers who are staging these events by taking this simple step ahead of time.

SIGN UP ONLINE TO ATTEND A DNC DELGATE SELECTION CAUCUS.