Just a few brief comments on my experiences today with democrats abroad. they put on  a very nice event at star cafe in madrid.  i appreciate that they chose a location in a “neutral” neighborhood– a place that is neither suburban nor posh– and that it was easy to get to in metro.  Also, the room was virtually smoke-less (thank you, americans).  And what I appreciated most was that it drew a crowd that was diverse in age, race, ethnicity, and social class (or apparent social class based on clothes etc).  It made me proud to be an american and a democrat to see so many people taking the time to get out there and vote.  hope that come november people all around the country (usa) and the world do the same.