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January 8, 2008
New Hampshire Voters Take Independent Tack
The first week of the new year threatened to write an unofficial end to the Bush-Clinton era of American politics and make a 46-year-old African American with the briefest of political biographies the man with the best opportunity to write the next chapter of political history. But by the narrowest of margins, Hillary Rodham Clinton turned back Barack Obama's bid to follow his Iowa caucus victory five days ago with what could have been a decisive win in the New Hampshire primary. As a result, both parties face further uncertainty about the identity of their eventual nominees. --David S. Broder
Posted on January 8, 2008 at 11:30 PM ET | Comments (11)
Mapping N.H. Victory
Sen. John McCain won in eight of the ten counties in New Hampshire, while Sen. Hillary Clinton's victory overall came from just five counties.
Posted on January 8, 2008 at 11:23 PM ET | Comments (0)
Win Shows 'Never Count Hillary Clinton Out'
An official Washington that only days ago was swept up in Barack Obama mania tonight began grappling with a Democratic primary fight that is looking like a long, extended battle between the Obama phenomenon and a slow, steady and strong Hillary Rodham Clinton.--Jonathan Weisman and Paul Kane
Posted on January 8, 2008 at 11:08 PM ET | Comments (0)
Close Race Fuels HRC Glee
After a grueling, depressing five-day stretch since losing Iowa, the Clinton campaign on Monday night exuded its first rays of optimism since leaving Iowa, as early election returns showed an extremely close Democratic race. --Anne E. Kornblut
Posted on January 8, 2008 at 9:54 PM ET | Comments (22)
Thanking Voters, McCain Revels in Win
Arizona Sen. John McCain claimed victory in the New Hampshire primary Tuesday night by embracing the joy of an unexpected comeback and declaring his intention to bring his brand of straight talk to the White House.--Michael D. Shear
Posted on January 8, 2008 at 9:36 PM ET | Comments (6)
Among the Clinton Backers
At about 8:30 Phil Singer, Clinton's peripatetic spokesman, began to circulate in the gym, looking giddy. "I'm not giddy," he said smiling. "I had several beers before I came over." --Dana Milbank
Posted on January 8, 2008 at 9:24 PM ET | Comments (16)
Romney Settles for Silver Again
Romney vows to press on and supporters, deflated, still stick by him.--Juliet Eilperin
Posted on January 8, 2008 at 9:21 PM ET | Comments (31)
Cash-Crunched Thompson Reduces Salaries
Near the bottom in New Hampshire's primary results and strapped for cash, Republican Fred Thompson's campaign is cutting staff salaries to free up resources for a last-ditch effort to revitalize his White House bid in South Carolina. The decision means Thompson will mostly forgo the next primary, scheduled in Michigan, on which rivals John McCain and Mitt Romney are already setting their sites. --John Solomon
Posted on January 8, 2008 at 9:10 PM ET | Comments (14)
Nerves and Enthusiasm
Obama rally mood excited but tense.
Posted on January 8, 2008 at 9:07 PM ET | Comments (5)
Forgetting N.H., Giuliani Heads South
Giuliani came up with a novel spin on his weak finish: "Maybe we've lulled our opponents into a false sense of confidence now."--Joel Achenbach
Posted on January 8, 2008 at 8:48 PM ET | Comments (1)
McCain Won 'Through Sheer Guts'
The ballroom erupted in screams and shouts as Fox News pronounced John McCain the winner.--Lois Romano
Posted on January 8, 2008 at 8:31 PM ET | Comments (9)
On Tenterhooks at Obama Rally
The mood at the Barack Obama rally was tense as the returns trickled in.--Shailagh Murray
Posted on January 8, 2008 at 8:30 PM ET | Comments (40)
From Near-Death to Victory
Former New Hampshire congressman and McCain supporter Chuck Douglas works the crowd at the McCain event.--Ed O'Keefe
Posted on January 8, 2008 at 8:19 PM ET | Comments (6)
Excitement for Romney Despite Finish
When it comes to campaign accoutrements, former Massachusetts governor Mitt Romney can declare victory already.--Juliet Eilperin
Posted on January 8, 2008 at 8:12 PM ET | Comments (13)
Clinton Camp's Expectation Setting
New advisers expected. --Anne E. Kornblut
Posted on January 8, 2008 at 8:01 PM ET | Comments (16)
Celebrating McCain, Comeback Kid
John McCain gathers tonight with supporters in the same Crowne Plaza Hotel ballroom they filled when he won the New Hampshire Primary in 2000.--Ed O'Keefe
Posted on January 8, 2008 at 7:42 PM ET | Comments (11)
At the Radisson Lobby
Live-blogging the hotel lobby. --Joel Achenbach
Posted on January 8, 2008 at 6:44 PM ET | Comments (5)
A Clinton Campaign Shakeup?
Terry McAuliffe, the campaign chairman, said publicly and repeatedly on Tuesday that new additions would be made to the staff. --Anne E. Kornblut
Posted on January 8, 2008 at 6:38 PM ET | Comments (18)
Maggie Williams to Clinton Camp
Changes at the Clinton campaign. --Chris Cillizza
Posted on January 8, 2008 at 6:27 PM ET | Comments (7)
Turnout in Historical Perspective
As the New Hampshire primary contest vote totals are counted later tonight and reports of high turnout continue to pour in, previous turnout figures in New Hampshire provide an interesting point of comparison. --Alice R. Crites
Posted on January 8, 2008 at 5:31 PM ET | Comments (4)
Watching History at Age 19
More from the field with Tobin Van Ostern. --Jose Antonio Vargas
Posted on January 8, 2008 at 5:05 PM ET | Comments (3)
Extra Democratic Ballots Needed
The predictions for a big turnout in New Hampshire's primary -- especially on the Democratic side -- were materializing this afternoon as numerous town clerks began running low on ballots and summoned more forms from state election officials. The Secretary of State's office said it received a large number of calls for extra Democratic ballots during the day but that no locations had run out. --John Solomon
Posted on January 8, 2008 at 4:36 PM ET | Comments (11)
The Late Deciders Decide
Seven voters make up their minds as they head to the polls. --Joel Achenbach
Posted on January 8, 2008 at 3:49 PM ET | Comments (5)
Honesty Trumps Policy
Voters talk about how they made their decisions. --Juliet Eilperin
Posted on January 8, 2008 at 3:28 PM ET | Comments (4)
The Canvassers Get Ready
Canvassers get ready for their afternoon rounds in Londonderry, N.H. --Jose Antonio Vargas
Posted on January 8, 2008 at 3:19 PM ET | Comments (0)
As Gibbs Goes, So Goes Clinton?
Far from the flood of voters heading to the polls in New Hampshire today, Joe Gibbs resigned as head coach and president of the Washington Redskins.--Russ Walker
Posted on January 8, 2008 at 2:39 PM ET | Comments (0)
McCain Ready to Truth-Squad
Hoping to fend off the kind of campaign loss they suffered in 2000, advisers to Sen. John McCain (R-Ariz.) have formed a "Truth Squad" to counter any sort of negative attacks they may face in South Carolina, which could determine McCain's shot at the GOP presidential nomination.--Juliet Eilperin
Posted on January 8, 2008 at 1:23 PM ET | Comments (8)
Arkansas Travelers Flock to N.H.
Old friends flock to New Hampshire for Clinton. --Juliet Eilperin
Posted on January 8, 2008 at 12:45 PM ET | Comments (2)
Swarming the Polls
High turnout at Nashua's biggest polling station.--Juliet Eilperin
Posted on January 8, 2008 at 12:33 PM ET | Comments (5)
Obama's Tipping Point
Barack Obama closed out his New Hampshire campaign late Monday the way he began it early Friday, with a display of energy, jubilation and powerful rhetoric that captured what could be a profoundly important transitional moment in Democratic politics and perhaps the politics of the country.--Dan Balz
Posted on January 8, 2008 at 12:27 PM ET | Comments (131)
Door-to-Door for Obama
Canvassing with an Obama supporter in N.H.
Posted on January 8, 2008 at 12:10 PM ET | Comments (2)
Now Actual Voters Decide
No real campaigning today, just photo ops, street demonstrations, chanting, speculation, punditry and prayers.--Joel Achenbach
Posted on January 8, 2008 at 11:40 AM ET | Comments (3)
Farewell to Coffee, Eggs and Politicking in the Early States
The New Hampshire primary means the end to The Washington Post's Diners series.--Ed O'Keefe
Posted on January 8, 2008 at 11:33 AM ET | Comments (1)
In Nashua, McCain Frenzy and High Turnout
It was a rough start for Gene and JoAnne Godfrey, 74 and 73, respectively. The frail couple desperately wanted to cast their ballots for John McCain this morning at one of the largest and busiest voting stations, but they were forced to trudge through a snow drift by an unlikely culprit: McCain's own campaign entourage. --Lois Romano
Posted on January 8, 2008 at 10:57 AM ET | Comments (2)
Interactive Map: N.H.
An interactive map of where candidates have focused their efforts, by The Washington Post.
Posted on January 8, 2008 at 10:20 AM ET | Comments (1)
For N.Y. Candidates, Quandaries Ahead
By Peter Baker MANCHESTER, N.H. -- Back in the old days -- say, a month...
Posted on January 8, 2008 at 10:19 AM ET | Comments (6)
Not a Game
Hillary Clinton hugs a supporter at an early election morning rally in N.H. (Getty Images)....
Posted on January 8, 2008 at 8:59 AM ET | Comments (8)
