Dust cloud fills The Blue Note as Excitement Builds
Supporters of Stephen Webber experienced a brief state of confusion, if not panic, as a cloud of what appeared to be smoke filled The Blue Note. Shortly after, a message over the intercom announced that there was not a fire, and the cloud formed from dust as when staff turned on the heater.
"its an exciting moment and theres a lot of stir about the election. It's amazing here in Columbia, in the heart of Missouri, all of this interest, especially in regulating puppy mills," said Daria Carriage, supporter of Webber and Proposition B.
One bystander was particularly interested in Democrat Wes Shoemyer's outcome in the race for the Missouri State Senate. The crowd is very vocal when showing their support, cheering loudly as Democrats win and occasionally booing Republican winners.