The US Republican and Democratic hopefuls are holding a punishing round of constant meetings and rallies throughout the state of New Hampshire to seek the nomination from their respective parties for the presidential elections in November.
In the Democratic battle, polls reveal that Barack Obama is ahead of Hillary Clinton.
In the Republican battle, the surveys give the indication that John McCain is leading in New Hampshire.
Monday’s poll puts Barack Obama ten points ahead of Hillary Clinton. Currently, Obama is riding a wave of popularity since the Iowa victory. This is the third survey that gives Obama a lead over Clinton.
A poll conducted by Reuters/C-SPAN/Zogby gives Obama 39%, Clinton 29%, and Edwards 19%.
“You’re the wave and I’m riding it,” Obama said to his cheering supporters at an early morning appearance in a school gym at Claremont.
Clinton pushed her message in a softer and more reflective manner.
“This is very personal for me – it’s not just political, it’s not just public… And some people thing elections are a game; they think it’s like who’s up or who’s down,” Clinton said.
She added: “It’s about our country and it’s about our kids’ futures – and it’s really about all of us together, you know?”
While Senator McCain on the Republican side came in fourth in Iowa, he is running strong in New Hampshire.
McCain said to reporters: “I always believed we could win.”
BBC says that McCain looks to be benefiting from the fighting between his rivals. But the race remains open.
Mitt Romney said: “Right now it’s a neck-and-neck race but with the debate last night and the support I received I anticipate winning.”
McCain is five points ahead of Romney according to the Reuters/Zogby poll.
Rudy Giuliani, the Republican national front-runner has not campaigned vigorously in either Iowa or New Hampshire. He is focusing on the larger states.