1. Will Sanders blow the race wide open?
As New Hampshire holds its primary, signs point to a big (huge?) night for Vermont senator Bernie Sanders. But can he go big enough to shake the ramparts of castle Clinton?
Summary
Hillary Clinton knows how to fight back – and she spent primary day greeting voters. “We have a new hashtag!” one happy fan told her. “New HampsHER.” Get it?
Trump or Sanders: can you tell which one these voters support?
2. Trump humbly accepts prospect of win
Donald Trump, who slays in New Hampshire polls, said he’d “be happy to win by one vote”. Then, at a rally on Monday, he repeated a fan’s appraisal of Ted Cruz: “He’s a pussy.”
Summary
Cruz called Trump’s remark “crude and profane”. “Donald doesn’t handle losing very well and his typical response is to engage in insults,” Cruz said.
3. Desperate Republicans fight for second
Perform too poorly in New Hampshire, and you’re off the island. With polls showing four Republican candidates locked in a battle for second here, it’s full-on Survivor time.
Summary
Which name would you miss most from the 2016 race? Chris Christie? Carly Fiorina? The state can deliver a big boost, too – one that Ohio governor John Kasich is counting on.
4. Don't miss the Florida feud
Groups backing dynast Jeb Bush have spent $$$ to tear down fellow Floridian Marco Rubio. A wasted effort here, it seemed – until Rubio’s bad debate. Will Jeb triumph?
5. Are we there yet?
Just getting started! Candidates ditch New Hampshire tonight for Nevada and South Carolina, which go next. Only 272 days left until November 8!
... and one more thing:
Carly Fiorina's husband, Frank, runs into Hillary Clinton at a polling station in Derry, New Hampshire #FITN pic.twitter.com/F3EccUVyq4
— Lauren Gambino (@LGamGam) February 9, 2016
