2008: Obama wins New Hampshire, sweeping Hillary Clinton away.

[denem]

Just a reminder that New Hampshire is known for surprises.

Obamamania takes hold of New Hampshire

An astonishing groundswell in support for the new Democratic frontrunner, Barack Obama, is threatening to sweep Hillary Clinton away in New Hampshire, which holds the first primary election of the 2008 presidential election Tuesday.

In a matter of only days, Obama has been transformed from a promising Democratic candidate into a phenomenon.

The normally staid state of New Hampshire appeared to be in a grip of Obamamania after his win in the Iowa caucuses last week and his inspirational televised victory speech.

Thousands queued in the snow over the weekend outside schools, town halls and theaters to hear Obama, in the most public demonstration in America yet of a desire for change after two terms of George Bush. ...

A poll for MSNBC published today put Obama on 33% in New Hampshire, Clinton on 31% and John Edwards on 17%. A (Harris) poll the previous day gave Obama a commanding lead, putting him on 37%, Clinton on 27% and John Edwards on 19%.

Polls show Obama is leading Clinton by 2 - 1 among independents, who make up an estimated 40% of the New Hampshire electorate and who have the choice of voting in either the Democratic or Republican primaries.

https://www.theguardian.com/world/2008/jan/06/usa.barackobama

[HerbChestnut]

1. I mean, Hillary Clinton won New Hampshire that year...

EDIT: OP changed the title to the thread. This response made more sense in that context.

[denem]

2. Indeed she did.

[PatSeg]

3. Yes she did

In spite of the pundits' predictions.

[Submariner]

4. I want to see Michelle Obama jump in and save the day

with Warren or Klobuchar for VP. This current crop has me nervous.

[quickesst]

5. so....

Do you think Obama will get the nomination? There's still a long way to go.

[UniteFightBack]

6. I voted for Clinton because Obama was new to the scene and I figured he could spend some

more time in the Senate. Then after Hillary's successful tenure we would of had Obama.