Analysis: Why New Hampshire is so Important for Democratic Candidates
With just days remaining, the clock ticks by as campaigns are running last ditch efforts to gain as much support as possible. The results of the Iowa Caucus have definitely changed the ball game, but it does not change the stakes. Each candidate, Barack Obama, John Edwards, Hillary Clinton, Bill Richardson, and Dennis Kucinich need a strong showing in New Hampshire. New Hampshire will propel some while it will hurt others. The Democrats need to reach out the New Hampshire state and remember the state's motto, "Live Free or Die".
Barack Obama stunned many people across the nation when he placed first in the Iowa Caucus, but does that necessarily mean he will win New Hampshire? Obama appealed to many young voters in Iowa. That however, will not be the case in New Hampshire, as there are not as many younger voters that reside in New Hampshire. However, Obama really appealed to Independent voters in Iowa. This is great news for Obama, where there is a large majority of Independent voters. In the primaries, registered Independents can vote either in the Democratic or Republican primaries. Polls have shown so far that the overwhelming majority will vote in the Democratic primary.
Obama will need to take advantage of this and spread his message of change. If Obama wins in New Hampshire, this will just show how viable he is as a candidate. Kevin Anderson, a political science student, says this is Obama's big chance. "New Hampshire is important for him. If he does not, it will not be the end of the road for him obviously, but if he wins that will really show the nation that he is electable." Obama has support in New Hampshire and has enough cash and resources on hand to steadily campaign before the January 8th New Hampshire primary.
Barack Obama stunned many people across the nation when he placed first in the Iowa Caucus, but does that necessarily mean he will win New Hampshire? Obama appealed to many young voters in Iowa. That however, will not be the case in New Hampshire, as there are not as many younger voters that reside in New Hampshire. However, Obama really appealed to Independent voters in Iowa. This is great news for Obama, where there is a large majority of Independent voters. In the primaries, registered Independents can vote either in the Democratic or Republican primaries. Polls have shown so far that the overwhelming majority will vote in the Democratic primary.
Obama will need to take advantage of this and spread his message of change. If Obama wins in New Hampshire, this will just show how viable he is as a candidate. Kevin Anderson, a political science student, says this is Obama's big chance. "New Hampshire is important for him. If he does not, it will not be the end of the road for him obviously, but if he wins that will really show the nation that he is electable." Obama has support in New Hampshire and has enough cash and resources on hand to steadily campaign before the January 8th New Hampshire primary.
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