By Mike Dorning
CONCORD, N.H.--The first results of the New Hampshire primary are in and the winners are...Barack Obama and John McCain
Following tradition, two remote mountain hamlets in New Hampshire's North Country, DIxville Notch and Hart's Location, cast their ballots at midnight and immediately closed the polls to count the results.
In Dixville Notch, Obama received seven votes, John Edwards two votes and Bill Richardson one vote and Hillary Clinton none, according to the Associated Press. On the Republican side, McCain received four votes, Mitt Romney two and Rudy Giuliani one
In Hart's Location, Democrat Obama received nine votes, Clinton received three and Edwards received one. Among Republicans, McCain received six, Mike Huckabee received five, Ron Paul received four and Romney one.
Residents of the two towns traditionallhy gather at midnight to cast the first votes of the first primary in the nation. State law allows towns of fewer than 100 residents to open polls after midnight and count the ballots once all registered voters have participated.







Comments
Don't count out Ron Paul. He is a "top tier" patriot... http://truthalert.net/Republican%20Presidential%20Candidate%20Rankings.htm
Posted by: Mike | January 8, 2008 1:32 AM
New Hampshire's got the right idea. Obama in 2008!
Posted by: Logic Prisoner | January 8, 2008 1:47 AM
Go obama Go!
Posted by: murna | January 8, 2008 1:54 AM
Wow..CHANGE is finally coming to the US, so it seems.
Posted by: Green | January 8, 2008 3:10 AM
go obama. congrts you and you family remind me of the kennedys you are the hope for a new america, would like to ask hillary one question you have been in the political arena for how many years you talk about change what change did you youreslf make.???
Posted by: JOHN OLIETTI | January 8, 2008 5:48 AM
MSM bias aside, Ron Paul garnered more than 16% of the vote.
The juggernaught has left the dock and wont stop until it gets to Minneapolis!
Posted by: Smirky McFlightsuit | January 8, 2008 6:21 AM
It's a start! Let's get this Obama ball rollin'!
Posted by: Douglas | January 8, 2008 8:36 AM
Traditionallhyyaaaaa must be the new hampshire accent
Posted by: Spellchecka one two one two | January 8, 2008 8:42 AM
Change? What will change. What is all this about change? Congress must change. But alas and alack, I see no change being specifically addressed. Change. Bush leaves. That's change. National health care? Oh yeah that's change all right. You will have NO spare change. How about a 28% capital gains tax? That's change. How about cut and run from Iraq , that's a waste of our men and women and our bounty. How about some damned truth? That would be a change.
Posted by: Glenn | January 8, 2008 10:01 AM
I cannot believe it, McCain ???? he is another BUSH what is wrong with New Hampshire ??
Posted by: Gary H. | January 8, 2008 10:11 AM
Since Senator Hillary Clinton has proved that she is too emotionally unstable to be the next USA President, by acting like a "Big Cry Baby," after her terrible third place position in the Iowa Caucus, the Democratic Party Elites has to vote for Senator Barrack Obama.
Posted by: Black Panther | January 8, 2008 10:25 AM
Would a third place finish for Hillary mean the end for her? Anybody know the CW on that one?
Posted by: Jeff | January 8, 2008 10:32 AM
amazing that Paul, who had a bigger percentage of the share then Thompson in N.H. (and much more money to boot) wasn't allowed in on the FOX News debates.
Goes to show you how unpatriotic that propoganda outfit really is.
From one Republican turned independent 9 years ago, go Democrats!
Posted by: alex | January 8, 2008 10:33 AM
Once again, America gets caught up in it's own nonsense. Obama is probably a good man, but he's simply not ready- underline and bold type. Except for Hillary, he's nearly the opposite of what the country needs right now and for the next decade. To all you bandwagon-jumpers, knock it off and leave the real decisions to people who know what they're talking about.
Posted by: Patrick Smith | January 8, 2008 10:36 AM
Obama you're the man! Now don't stoop to breaking down and pretending to cry like someone else did yesterday. (rolling my eyes)
Posted by: Jim | January 8, 2008 10:45 AM
Obama is a fraud he'll be exposed soon enough!
Posted by: Hussein | January 8, 2008 10:52 AM
This has to be the stupidest tradition in the primary process. Why does anyone care what a dozen people in BFE, New Hampshire think? 7 votes and Obama is the anointed one.
When the number of reporters exceeds the town's population, maybe the media should step back a bit and reevaluate the term "newsworthy"...
Posted by: prescott | January 8, 2008 11:18 AM
paul is more of the change this country needs instead of obama - who could use some more economic study. regardless if republican paul or independent paul is not in the general election, i hope to be voting for obama. this war and the politics of fear are bs. time to tell the neocons we are fed up.
Posted by: mike | January 8, 2008 11:50 AM
Everyone is talking about the change that will occur if Obama is elected. I live in Illinois and I know one thing, there will be no change. In fact, there won't be anything. This man talks about doing things but thats all he does. He has been in state and federal jobs for the last ten years and except for a few black-friendly bills, he has done nothing for his constituents. Yes, I would love to believe that he would change things like most Americans but guys, this is not the one that will do it for you. Do your homework...this guy doesn't do anything.
Posted by: Chuck | January 8, 2008 12:39 PM
The Caucus of Salt Peach have decide to suport Obama with 1 Million votes. We in Salt Peach are unanimous :lol:
Posted by: Jose Guiomar | January 8, 2008 12:49 PM
What in god's name happened to America? We should be hanging traitors, not electing them President. Torture works and John McCain was tortured. How many secrets did he have to give to the enemy before you stop calling him a hero? Ridiculous! Fred Thomspson can get it done.
Posted by: john | January 8, 2008 12:53 PM
Obama Bin LAdden. Can this country be so dumb as to elect someone who was schooled in a islamo-facsist school? I bet Al Jezeer is happy?
Posted by: Terry | January 8, 2008 1:06 PM
Once again, America gets caught up in it's own nonsense. Obama is probably a good man, but he's simply not ready- underline and bold type. Except for Hillary, he's nearly the opposite of what the country needs right now and for the next decade. To all you bandwagon-jumpers, knock it off and leave the real decisions to people who know what they're talking about.
Posted by: Patrick Smith | January 8, 2008 10:36 AM
Heaven Forbid we should elect a man with a high intelligence quotient to be president. Speaking of experience, the same arguement was used for the Bush administration. Look where Dick Cheney and company got us. Give that tired old, bull sh%t a rest. Obama in 2008!!!
Posted by: Logic Prisoner | January 8, 2008 1:14 PM
i can't wait! anyone but bush (or another republican).
i'm serious. and if you can't see that then you're not paying attention.
Posted by: mark | January 8, 2008 1:22 PM
Hey Terry,
Maybe you can read this fool
http://abcnews.go.com/Politics/story?id=2819634&page=1
Posted by: Obama fan | January 8, 2008 1:45 PM
Obama Bin LAdden. Can this country be so dumb as to elect someone who was schooled in a islamo-facsist school? I bet Al Jezeer is happy?
Posted by: Terry | January 8, 2008 1:06 PM
Ignorance or outright lies, take your pick, but it either case, a complete falsehood.
Posted by: AJF | January 8, 2008 1:45 PM
Obama can win every primary between now and the end of time. But let's get real about this whole process. Only on election night if he doesn't ganrner enough of the electoral votes it will be a moot point. I would like for the American people to give Obama the opportunity to right a bunch of the wrongs we have had to go thru the last eight years. For those who says that he can't produce change - as with any President if he doesn't have the support of Congress, change will never come about. Congrees supported Bush in regards to the war and look what we got. OBAMA THE NEXT PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
Posted by: Lawrence Davis | January 8, 2008 2:25 PM
I love the United States and its principals. I believe it is time that Christians stand up and take America back. New Hampshire is also one of my favorite states. I was sadden to read and hear that they did not want to vote for a man like Huckabee who is capable of running our country and leading us into the future. I pray that all canditates get back to the issues and the future needs of this country. God Bless America, President Bush and our selection of the next President.
Posted by: June Craft | January 8, 2008 7:06 PM
give it a break, bring the troops and overseas soldiers home now. get rid of the IRS, CIA, DEA, homeland security, patriot act and all the other crap taking away our civil liberties. wake up people! RON PAUL IS OUR ONLY CHANCE to save this country
Posted by: RONPAULtheONLYWAY | January 9, 2008 8:19 AM
go obama he's looking fine, and loved his speech so go obama go go go!!!
Posted by: kelly clarkson | January 10, 2008 6:12 PM