Do Sanders and Warren Hold Home-Field Advantage In New Hampshire?

The video discusses the dynamics of the New Hampshire primaries, focusing on how candidates from neighboring states like Bernie Sanders, Elizabeth Warren, and Deval Patrick leverage their regional connections. It highlights historical precedents where candidates from nearby states have succeeded. The video also examines the 2020 primary landscape, noting the larger field of candidates compared to 2016 and the unpredictable nature of the race due to a significant number of independent voters. It concludes by emphasizing that a candidate's appeal is more about their political stance than their geographical origin.

How might a candidate's geographical origin influence their performance in the New Hampshire primary?

• Candidates from neighboring states are always at a disadvantage.

• It has no influence at all.

• Candidates from nearby states may have a cultural affinity with voters.

• Voters prefer candidates from distant states.

Which of the following candidates from Massachusetts succeeded in the New Hampshire primary in the past?

• George W. Bush

• Michael Dukakis

• Al Gore

• Barack Obama

What was a significant factor in Bernie Sanders' success in the 2016 New Hampshire primary?

• He was the sole alternative to Hillary Clinton.

• He faced a larger field of candidates.

• He was the only candidate from Vermont.

• He had more financial resources than other candidates.

What makes the outcome of the New Hampshire primary unpredictable?

• Only Democrats can vote in the primary.

• The primary is the first in the nation.

• A large number of independent voters can participate.

• The primary is held in winter.

What strategy are moderate Democrats using to gain support in New Hampshire?

• Focusing solely on their geographical roots.

• Ignoring undecided voters.

• Aggressively courting undecided voters.

• Relying on endorsements from other states.