I'm in the practice gymnasium at East High School in Waterloo, Iowa - in ward four, precinct one (pictured above).
It looks like about more than 300 people are here carrying signs for every Democratic candidate are lined up to sign in. There is a palpable sense of excitement in the air as residents of the area prepare to caucus after the nearly year-long campaign.
In interviews over the holidays, residents of the large black community here tended to support Barack Obama. Tonight, however, folks seem fairly evenly distributed among the major candidates, at least so far.
In about half an hour, the doors will close - although people who are already in line will be given a chance to sign in. I plan to find a corner from which I can observe the proceedings without being mistaken for a voter. You can read my final report here.
