The very conservative state of New Hampshire is considered "Bernie Country". That is, because of its proximity to Vermont, Bernie Sanders is a known entity among local voters. It doesn't mean that voters are drawn automatically to the self-described democratic socialist, but it does mean that for the last 35 years plus, generally, voters have been aware of his reputation and his "Bernie Schtik".
The other Democratic Party candidates are hoping to at least make an impression so they can reasonably carry the results forward to the next primary election site, which is South Carolina, where conservatives hold sway.
The Democratic Party has egg all over its face. After the debacle in Iowa, party leaders are running around trying their collective best to find a solution to the question;"Who won the contest?" It is a fool's errand as the rest of the country has moved on, writing in their voters' handbook that Iowa will have to pay for this failure. When the eyes of the country are upon you and you fail to deliver(in this case a winner/leader) you will not be easily forgiven, if ever. Even the Dempcratic Party leaders will take note: Never Again.
Perhaps the most concerned is the campaign of Joe Biden. He is currently trailing 3/4 candidates: Bernie, Pete, Elizabeth, and he doesn't look likely to rearrange the positions while in New Hampshire. All of this could change shortly. There are two days left of campaigning. But it's hard core winter in New England and the voter turnout in Iowa was dismal, maybe only 16% of eligbles.
What does that mean in New Hampshire? Don't expect big numbers to show on Tuesday.
Meanwhile, the "other" Party continues to plan.
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