I hate that more Republicans turned out to vote than Democrats.

[valerief]

I tallied up the votes so far on Huffpo.

GOP 197K
Dem 168K

I'm hoping it's because all the big Dem district votes haven't been counted.

[merrily]

1. The outcome for Democrats was more assured and Republicans had more candidates.

But, yeah, I wish the Democratic numbers were higher as well..

Nothing to turn out Republicans like two terms of an incumbernt Democratic President.

[LonePirate]

2. 2008 = 284K Dem v. 235K Rep; 2012 = 248K Rep

The NH turnout numbers should spook all Democrats.

[Nictuku]

3. I'm concerned about this too.

It was the same in Iowa.

It is an uphill battle we have here, no matter which candidate you choose.

The worst thing is to realize that there are that many lost souls in our country. Hard to believe that reason, and truth, and justice.... may not win in the end.

[Gregorian]

4. Maybe trump inspires them.

Also, maybe Bernie will continue on a trajectory that is positive. It's all very interesting. Will trump's emptiness cause voters to fade in enthusiasm? Will Bernie's message of a healthy nation resonate with more people? A lot has happened in the time it took to get us here.

[rusty quoin]

9. Yes. When people hear Bernie speak they like the substance.

Trump has none of that. I agree it is all interesting.

[tularetom]

5. 60% of 168k is a lot more than 35% of 197k

Bernie Sanders was far and away the top vote getter in this primary.

And don't forget, undeclared voters can vote in either the R or D ballot.

Besides, I think republicans slightly outnumber Dem in registration in NH. And IIRC, undeclared voters outnumber them both.

[wilsonbooks]

12. I think the were a lot of independents and even some Democrats who

voted in the Republican primary to vote against trump.

[rusty quoin]

6. Is New Hampshire still a Republican majority state like it had been for decades?

If it is still, wouldn't more Republicans show up?

[oldandhappy]

7. Interesting. Thanks.

I had been noticing that Clinton in second place had more votes than Trump. Had not added up all the Repub votes. Thanks for that info. Why OMG why is it so hard to get the Dem vote out!!??

[jeff47]

8. There are more registered Republicans than registered Democrats in NH.

There are more registered independent voters in New Hampshire (390,000) than Democrats (231,000) and Republicans (262,000)

http://www.usatoday.com/story/news/politics/onpolitics/2016/02/09/what-time-do-polls-close-in-new-hampshire/80012880/

[litlbilly]

10. I think the dems will end up with more. more votes to count.

[questionseverything]

11. letting the repubs get a 2 month head start in the debates hurt us

we lost lots of low info voters to trump in that void

[Attorney in Texas]

13. There were several news reports of voters torn between voting for Sanders or against Trump by voting

for one of the Republican governors and how those voters broke for the Republican race (i.e., against Trump) thinking it would be the closer race.

[Snarkoleptic]

14. Years ago, I voted for Santorum in the Republican primary here in Illinois.

We're an open primary state, so I crossed over with mischevious intent.

I don't imagine there were huge numbers of left-leaning voters who voted R in NH to keep the crazy train going, but there may have been some...

http://www.openprimaries.org/states_new_hampshire

Registration:

Voters may or may not choose to affiliate with a political party, however, affiliation with a party is required to vote in primary elections.

43% of New Hampshire voters are registered as undeclared.


Details of voting in congressional and state primary elections:

Voters must affiliate with a party to participate in that party's primary.

An unaffiliated voter may choose one party's ballot, which makes them a registered member of that party. However, temporary affiliation is possible, as voters can fill out a card at the polling place to return to undeclared status after the vote is cast. For this reason, New Hampshire allows same day registration for unaffiliated voters.

[Binkie The Clown]

15. currently D: 227,037 vs R 220,684 n/t

[valerief]

16. That makes me feel better! nt

[mhatrw]

17. I think some independents who knew Sanders was going to win thought Kasich would

be the more strategic vote.

[tblue37]

18. I think Hillary would mobilize their base, but Bernie would mobilize ours. nt

[Vinca]

19. NH is different.

Sometimes Independents who are really Democrats will crossover and vote for the GOP candidate they think will be the easiest to beat.

[m-lekktor]

20. That bugs me as well! nt