But Then Andrew Jumps Anyway

So then, just when I have decided that Andrew Sullivan, has not jumped the shark, he jumps anyway. His latest take on the New Hampshire primary:

I'm not an expert on this, but is there an obvious explanation for why Obama had a 7.5 percent advantage over Clinton in New Hampshire votes counted by hand and Clinton had a 5.5 percent advantage in votes counted by machine? I presume that it's a function of differing locations, with the more urban Clinton districts relying more on machines. Is that the right inference?

Uh, yes. You figured it all out, not very hard. (HT: Instapundit)

Actually, it is pretty easy to understand. HRC won "old New Hampshire" the urban, industrial areas where the Clinton machine could operate full throttle. Obama won the more upscale, less populated places, the small college towns, of "New New Hampshire." Basically, Dunkin' Donuts beat Starbucks (I saw that somewhere today, though I forget where).

Unless of course, it is all a conspiracy by Karl Rove in connection with Diebold. Yea, that it.

MAC Really Is Back!

Of course, so is HRC.

I really need to pay attention to debates

There were more debates in New Hampshire. And as usual I missed them all.

However, my old acquaintance Robert George has come to the conclusion that John Edwards is the most annoying man running for President.

The MAC is back!

People turned away from McCain events by the fire marshall. I think there is definitely an excitement about McCain supporters now.

Onto New Hampshire!

I say this has been a great night for John McCain. Huckabee will not get much more traction. He does not have the money and Iowa was the result of two years of extraordinary effort.

Romney is now damaged. The way is open for McCain to extend his lead in New Hampshire and put himself on top!