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Kerry Scores Decisive Victory in NH Primary

Sen. John Kerry greets supportersJanuary 27, 2004
Massachusetts Sen. John Kerry firmly established himself as the frontrunner for the Democratic presidential nomination Tuesday, scoring a decisive, double-digit victory over former Vermont Gov. Howard Dean in the New Hampshire primary.

Analysis: Mark Shields and David Brooks consider what was at stake in New Hampshire's primary -- January 27, 2004, 6:25pm EST

New Hampshire Primary Results -- Updated: Jan. 28
John Kerry 39% John Edwards 12%
Howard Dean 26% Joe Lieberman 9%
Wesley Clark 12%   Dennis Kucinich 1%
294 of 301 Precincts Reporting -- Source: Boston Globe
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Candidates Seek an Edge in New Hampshire
January 26, 2004
The Democratic candidates for president are practicing retail politics at a frenetic pace ahead of Tuesday's New Hampshire primary, seeking an edge in what has become a volatile race.

Gwen Ifill discusses the latest poll numbers and the mood of New Hampshire voters.

News for Students: Getting Involved in Politics
January 26, 2004
New Hampshire high school students Katie Bickert and Emily Gilbert participate in the political process by volunteering for two Deomcratic campaigns. The students learned valuable lessons about themselves and their community.

Candidates Seek an Edge in New Hampshire
January 23, 2004
NewsHour analysts Shields and Brooks discuss the performance of the candidates in Thursday's debate, the final days of campaigning before the New Hampshire primary, and other upcoming primary elections nationwide.

Excerpts from Thursday's Democratic debate and Friday's campaign appearances.

Democrats Hold Last New Hampshire Debate
January 23, 2004
Democratic presidential hopefuls met Thursday night for their final debate before the New Hampshire primary, criticizing President Bush's domestic and foreign policy moves while promoting their own plans for the country's core issues.

Campaigns Adjust Messages for N.H. Voters
January 22, 2004
In a report from New Hampshire, Gwen Ifill discusses the latest strategies of the Democratic presidential candidates as they attempt to woo voters ahead of Tuesday's primary.

Also, Sens. John Edwards, D-N.C., and Joseph Lieberman, D-Conn., talk to New Hampshire voters.

Candidates Deluge N.H. Voters With Ads
January 22, 2004
Ahead of the New Hampshire primary Tuesday, Democratic presidential hopefuls have deluged the region's TV outlets with advertisements that portray them as independent-minded candidates who can defeat President Bush.

Kerry Wins Iowa, Looks Forward to New Hampshire
January 20, 2004
Sen. John Kerry, winner of the Iowa cacuses, discusses his come-from-behind victory, the New Hampshire Primary, his fellow candidates, and the possibility of facing President Bush in the general election.

Democratic Contenders Descend on New Hampshire
January 20, 2004
Following Monday's Iowa caucuses, the seven remaining Democratic candidates began intense campaigning in New Hampshire ahead of the state's Jan. 27 presidential primary.

Lesser Known Candidates, 'Bird Dog' Voters Have Opportunity to Be Heard in the Granite State
January 12, 2003
Some of the lesser known candidates running in the first-in-the-nation primary recently held a convention in New Hampshire, the state where "bird-dogging" voters are trained to elicit clear answers from frontrunners and less popular candidates alike.
-- From New Hampshire Public Television

Candidates Criticize Gore, Dean in NH Debate
December 10, 2003
The nine Democratic presidential candidates debated in Durham, N.H., on Dec. 10, but it was the endorsement of Howard Dean by former Vice President Al Gore earlier in the day that stole the stage.

Dean and Kerry Battle for Granite State Votes
November 25, 2003
Sen. John Kerry of Massachusetts and former Gov. Howard Dean of Vermont are campaigning hard to win over New Hampshire voters who demand that candidates earn their support with personal attention. Gwen Ifill reports on the candidates' attempts at "retail politics."

In 2000, New Hampshirians Chose Gore and McCain
February 1, 2000
Arizona Sen. John McCain won a decisive victory in the 2000 New Hampshire GOP primary. On the Democratic side, Vice President Al Gore narrowly defeated Sen. Bill Bradley.

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New Hampshire Votes 2004
Visit NH Votes 2004 for candidate profiles, links to voter resources, and video segments from New Hampshire Outlook.


Election Night Results and Analysis

Januaury 27, 2004
New Hampshire Outlook's special, one-hour, election night edition featuring an in-studio discussion and a simulcast of New Hampshire Public Radio coverage.
-- From NH Outlook

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