McCain's relationship with New Hampshire

The importance of this tiny state in the national election can hardly be over-stated; the fact is quite clear with the amount of campaigning each of the candidates have been doing in the state. But although McCain has usually had a good relationship with the state; they propelled him to victory in the primaries this year and the campaign thought his brand of Republicanism would go over well with the New Hampshirians.

But according to a recent study conducted by the University of New Hampshire a third of the state's electorate are new since the state went for George Bush over Al Gore in 2000, and the new electorate strongly lean towards the left.

Although the polls and the study would say otherwise, McCain and his campaign clearly believe they still have a chance, and the Democrats aren't backing down either. Both of the Clintons have been or will be in the state this week and everyone knows its not over til its over.