He could, McCain has very strong support among independents in New Hampshire.
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Mark Penn works for Hillary Clinton. Hillary Clinton doesn't work for Mark Penn.
What is this rush to judgment? Everybody ought to be careful. If this process -- don't rush in. There's almost a coronation.
He had -- I'm surprised he didn't make more of an effort in New Hampshire. It seems to me it's a state where there's a lot fear of terrorism on the Republican side and concern about national security.
It seems to me it's a state where there's a fear of terrorism on the Republican side and concern about national security.
He could -- McCain has very strong support among independents in New Hampshire.
I think it's very, very important that she go out with class and with dignity, if she goes out February 5.
I happen to think that Barack Obama is a phenomenal candidate, but I do think the country deserves to know more about him before we, in effect -- before, in effect, he wins the prize.
All indications are -- I talked to the Obama campaign today. They think they're going to have a bigger turnout of independents in New Hampshire than they had in Iowa.
What voters were turning to were two candidates, Huckabee and Obama, who seemed authentic.
I think if she comes in second, she's crippled. That does not mean she's finished, but it's very hard to see because he'll probably then go on to win South Carolina.





