Hillary thumps Obama in NH, McCain rules Republicans

DARK HORSE: Hillary bagged 39 per cent to Obama 37 per cent of the votes.

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New Delhi: The contest is not yet over among the Democratic presidential hopefuls Hillary Rodham Clinton and Barack Obama in the US.

After losing the Iowa caucus, Hillary beat the odds for a decisive win in the New Hampshire primary.

“I come tonight with a very full heart – I want especially to thank New Hampshire,” said Hillary. “In the last week, I listened to you and in the process I found myself.”

“This victory will serve notice that people across our country know what’s really at stake, she said, adding, “I intend be a president who believes in putting you first.”

Hillary invited supporters to visit her website.

“I invite you to come join us at hillaryclinton.com,” she said.

Barack Obama remained suave and charismatic, even in the face of defeat.

After conceding defeat, Obama congratulated Hillary on her victory and thanked the voters of New Hampshire for their support.

“For most of this campaign, we were following behind. We always knew our climb would be steep. But in record numbers, you came up and you spoke up for change. And with your voices and votes, you made it clear that at this moment, in this election, there is something happening in America,” he told cheering crowds.

Hillary got 39 per cent of the votes cast, while Obama bagged 37 percent.

Among the Republican candidates, John McCain won the New Hampshire caucus by managing to hold on to 37 percent of the votes.

“I spoke to the people of New Hampshire, I reasoned with you, I even argued with you, but I told you the truth as best as I could see it. And you listened. Thank you New Hampshire,” McCain said.

The New Hampshire primary witnessed a record voter turn out.

Reports say that at least half a million people cast their ballots.

Winning New Hampshire is crucial for the candidates.

It will have a big impact on how they perform when more than 24 states hold polls on 5th February.