Former Vermont governor and national front-runner Howard Dean won a caucus Monday night in an area which covered a broad swath of southeastern Pennsylvania. The results as reported:
Dean 80%
Edwards 10%
Braun 10%
The presidential caucus was held early Monday evening in a 1993 Chevrolet Malibu heading westbound on Pennsylvania's I-76. Sometimes known as the "Schuylkill Expressway," the interstate route is a main throroughfare used by the majority of the residents of southeastern Pennsylvania and is considered generally representative of other highways in the region.
Efforts were made to adhere to Iowa Caucus-style rules, but due to the limited number of occupants in the vehicle some changes were made:
- Since there were only three occupants in the vehicle, it was determined that each would be able to cast three votes.
- The discussion period was paused briefly when "Days Go By" by Dirty Vegas came on the radio at the request of one participant who "Really likes that cheesy Mitsubishi commercial."
- Although only registered Democrats are allowed to vote in the Iowa Caucus, a Jack Russell Terrier riding in the back seat was allowed to cast an additional vote to bring the total number of votes to an even 10.
In addition, a vehicle passed the caucusers during the voting process sporting a "Clark04" bumper sticker, but it was determined that their vote should not be considered in the final tally since the vehicle passed on the right instead of using the passing lane.
Results were immediately circulated to major news outlets. Complete results will be printed in the coupon booklet being distributed at the Valley Forge Service Plaza near mile marker 324.