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What's Brewing in NH?

Posted Jan 4, 08 10:42 PM CST in Politics 

(Newser) – With the Iowa caucuses behind us, the New Republic pivots to New Hampshire. The second state to vote will do so Tuesday. What’s in play:

  • Independents. They make up 40% of the electorate and can vote for either party. Barack Obama and John McCain tend to poll well in this group.
  • Youth. In 2004, New Hampshire had massive youth turnout. Obama's been turning out young voters, but Hillary Clinton scores well with them.

  • Organization. Bill Clinton’s legacy is strong, but so is Obama’s team. Across the aisle, Mitt Romney dominates.
  • Endorsements. McCain generally rules the Republican side; no clear leader among Democrats.
  • Odds and ends. Rudy Giuliani has flown the coop for Florida, boosting McCain. And Obama’s support has gradually risen for 2 months.

Source New Republic

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Fred Thompson leaves the State House after filing his declaration of candidacy papers to have his name on the ballot for the New Hampshire presidential primary in Concord, N.H., Monday, Oct. 29, 2007....   (Associated Press)
With his wife Ann behind him Republican Presidential hopeful, former Massachusetts Gov. Mitt Romney, signs his declaration of candidacy papers to have his name on the ballot for the New Hampshire presidential...   (Associated Press)
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