NASHUA, NH (Jan, 8th)
INTRO: The polls aren’t always right. Senator Hillary Clinton upset Senator Barack Obama in New Hampshire. WATD News reporter Beth Croughan tells us why the unexpected winner was the Senator from New York.
After coming in third in Iowa, Hillary Clinton came back to win New Hampshire. The polls closed at eight p.m. But at that time the race was too close to call. Having held onto a tight lead all night, Clinton was finally declared the victor around 10:30 PM.
Runner up and predicted winner, Senator Barack Obama congratulated Clinton and told disappointed voters to keep their heads up.
[“A few weeks ago, no one imagined that we would do what we did here in New Hampshire. In record numbers you came out and spoke up for change.” Senator Barack Obama, Nashua, New Hampshire]
But Clinton told voters this victory meant she was in to win. At one thirty this morning, with 96 percent of the precincts reporting, the unofficial vote count showed Clinton winning with 39 percent.
At the polls earlier Tuesday, voters explained why Clinton was their choice for change. George Alley, registered Democrat and father of eight, said the country needs a leader with experience.
[“We’ve got a long, long way to go. Most all the systems in the country are failing and Hillary may be able to do something about it.” George Alley, Democrat]
Currently unemployed voter Juanita Martin agreed that Hillary is the right one for the job.
[“First of all it’s time for a change and not just words but actions. And we need a strong leader, a leader that can be respected.” Juanita Martin]
Tied with one win each, Clinton and Obama are continuing their push forward. For WATD News, this is Beth Croughan, Election 2008, Nashua, New Hampshire.
[Beth Croughan, a junior broadcast journalism and political science major, is covering the New Hampshire primary for WATD radio in Marshfield, Massachusetts.]
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