‘A special place in hell’

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1. Clinton-era feminists chastened

A generation gap opened in Democratic politics as Gloria Steinem apologized for dismissing young Bernie Sanders supporters and Hillary Clinton defended comments by Madeleine Albright.

Did not mean “young women aren’t serious in their politics”. — Steinem: did not mean ‘young women aren’t serious in their politics’. Photograph: Alberto E Rodriguez/Getty Images

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Summary

Albright, the former secretary of state, had exhorted young women to vote Clinton with an oft-used line: “There’s a special place in hell for women who don’t help each other!”

Bern in hell? Photograph: Shannon Stapleton/Reuters

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Summary

Is New Hampshire a special place in hell? [The frozen goods section, today – ed.] Women under 45 here back Sanders 2-1 over Clinton, according to a Marist poll last week.

A special place in hell, with ducks. Photograph: Michael Reynolds/EPA

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2. Kasich buckles up, hits gas

Ohio governor John Kasich has hope that his do-or-die moment in New Hampshire, which votes -->tomorrow<--, will come up “do”. Polls had him trailing Donald Trump but rising.

I’ll see you in South Carolina. Maybe. Photograph: Jim Cole/AP

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Summary

Jeb Bush was climbing too. Apparently feeling his oats, Bush tweeted at Trump: “You aren’t just a loser, you are a liar and a whiner. John McCain is a hero. Over and out.” Rawr.

Running for president is fun! Photograph: Steven Senne/AP

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Then again

NEW POLL:

YOU 30%
ARE 17%
AN 15%
IDIOT 12%
IF 10%
YOU 4%
BUY 2%
THIS 0%
— Nathan Wurtzel (@NathanWurtzel) February 8, 2016

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Then again again

Peyton endorsed Jeb Bush. Just let that sink in. #SB50
— Michael Skolnik (@MichaelSkolnik) February 8, 2016

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3. Christie pummels Rubio

After pulling back the curtain at Saturday’s debate to reveal Marco Rubio as more Munchkin than Oz – so he would say – Chris Christie kept ridiculing the Florida senator on Monday.

Pow! Right in the kisser. Photograph: Dominick Reuter/AFP/Getty Images

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Summary

“Everyone has a plan until they get hit in the face,” Christie said of Rubio, slightly misquoting noted pugilist Mike Tyson. Rubio dismissed Christie’s attacks and still might beat him here.

Let’s talk Tuesday night, Chris. Photograph: Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images

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4. Trump to taste victory?

New Hampshire voters are known to decide late. Polls are notoriously untrustworthy. And Donald Trump lost Iowa. But: on the eve of the primary here, he’s up 17 points on average.

I’m picking up good vibrations. Photograph: Charles Krupa/AP

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5. It’s gettin' hot in herre

The hotter this election gets, the more I wish I was just a former president. Not spouse of the next one ... because I have to be careful what I say. – Bill Clinton, in New Hampshire