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Kerry takes New Hampshire
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John Kerry won the New Hampshire primary, but Wesley Clark and John Edwards will have home-court advantage as Dems head south.
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BY THE NUMBERS: With 96 percent of precincts reporting, the final result in the heavy-turnout New Hampshire primary was John Kerry with 39 percent, Howard Dean 13 points behind at 26 percent, and a "three-way tie" for third that Joe Lieberman is excited about (even though at 9 percent he was 3 points behind Wesley Clark and John Edwards). Clark edged Edwards by fewer than 1,000 votes.
The Manchester Union Leader: Kerry overwhelms Dean in stunning surge
HISTORY VS. GEOGRAPHY: Looking back to the last two Democratic sweeps of Iowa and New Hampshire (Jimmy Carter in 1976 and Al Gore in 2000), David Broder writes that Kerry is the odds on favorite to win his party's nomination. But don't forget about Edwards and Clark, who could be favored by the upcoming primary map.
The Washington Post: History favors Kerry, but geography may not
DEAN'S DISAPPOINTMENT: Despite his double-digit loss, Dean proclaimed political rejuvenation last night in the New Hampshire primary, vowing to continue his presidential campaign until next year's inauguration, even as he and his aides pored over the results to determine the future direction and tenor of his candidacy.
The Boston Globe: Despite a second defeat, Dean says he feels revitalized
STYLE WARS: Kerry turned it around with changes in his sometimes-dour stump style as well as long hours of campaigning, less speechmaking and a lot of help from the veterans he served with in Vietnam.
The Chicago Tribune: Style change rescues Kerry
MORE NUMBERS: CNN released Edison/Mitofsky exit polling from the New Hampshire primary, which shows that Kerry won most demographic groups.
CNN: Exit polls
THE NEXT PHASE: With seven states holding nominating contests next Tuesday, the presidential campaign now turns into what is in effect a national primary. And that means the campaign moves from the living rooms and small settings of Iowa and New Hampshire -- where Dean had excelled despite his disappointing finishes in both states -- to campaigns that will be fought out on the network news and with television commercials.
The New York Times: Clark and Edwards vie for third -- big test in South is next
LOCKING IT UP?: John Kerry could seal the "Real Deal" and eliminate serious opposition by coming to South Carolina and beating John Edwards on his own turf next week, some political observers say.
The (Columbia) State: Analysts say S.C. can seal it for Kerry
CLARK'S AZ STAND: Of the seven candidates, Clark likely will spend the most time in Arizona. Kerry is bringing to the state a number of high-profile supporters. Lieberman plans to visit Arizona this weekend and will be joined by former Arizona Sen. Dennis DeConcini. Dean plans a massive rally Saturday in Phoenix and Edwards has not released any plans to visit the state.
The Arizona Republic: Dem hopefuls put Arizona on agenda
BIG MO: A Kansas City Star/KMBC poll shows that Democratic primary voters in Missouri have given the early lead to Kerry and are confident their party's nominee can defeat President Bush in November. Kerry, who was preparing to make his first visit to Missouri today fresh off his win in New Hampshire, had 25 percent support of those who said they would vote in Tuesday's primary.
The Kanasas City Star: Missouri poll looks at voters as primary nears
Compiled by Mark Rodeffer
