FOX_SMU_Erin's Blog

Today, Lisa and I headed to Salem's court house where we wanted to talk to local voters, specifically young adults like us.

We met Matt, who came in to vote for the first time. He's actually a student at Salem High School. Incidentally, his high school is located just across the street.

(Lisa has a video of Matt but it won't load at the moment so stay tuned)

Matt said he has been a supporter for Obama but when news started to circulate that Hillary may drop out of the race should she suffer a loss in New Hampshire, he changed his mind.

 He said he would vote for Hillary because she deserves to stay in the race.

 This is the kind of sentiment I have seen here in New Hampshire. The people of New Hampshire take their responsibility as the nation's first primary, extremely seriously. They value this democratic tradition that has half of the rest of the country skeptical whether the nominating process should change.

 These people go where the candidates go. They take their questions and expect answers from the candidates.

 I agree with Matt. Hillary's position in the race is historical. She has given the frontrunners of both parties a run for their money. She would disappoint a whole host of people, women, young girls who believe in her and are counting on her. That's a lot of pressure.

 To admit defeat would be too soon but she has certainly carved a trail. She has more in her to continue. She has the money, press appeal and support.

 The race has been too short to throw in the towel just yet. That's the problem with starting this race too early. Hell, as soon as the results were in in Iowa, the candidates flew directly to New Hampshire.

 How well do we really know these frontrunners?

Recent poll results show Obama leading Clinton by five and nine percent. It's a crap shoot.

 Today, Salem's court house parking lot was full. People came in and out. People registered to vote there, on the spot. Personally, I have never seen such an urgency to cast a ballot.

 I know the first time I went in to vote, back in Tyler, I was the only voter in the small church near my house. Maybe a couple came in while I was still in there. I expect many more will crowd that same church this year. There is an urgency for change around the nation.