HILLARY CRIES HER WAY TO NEW HAMPSHIRE VICTORY

Though this story notes “The top issue for primary voters was the economy, and among the 38 percent who chose it as the most important issue, Clinton beat Obama 44 to 35 percent. Fifty-eight percent said they were "very worried" about the direction of the economy in the next few years. And among the third of voters who said the economy is currently in "poor" shape, Clinton won by 13 points. Voters most concerned with the war in Iraq - the second most important issue at 31 percent - preferred Obama by 9 points: 44 percent to 35 percent for Clinton. The candidates split voters most concerned with health care, who made up 27 percent of voters. Voters in New Hampshire believed that Clinton was the candidate most qualified to be commander-in-chief, and that she would be the strongest leader. Voters were more likely to see Clinton as the strongest leader over Obama by 38 percent to 35 percent. And 38 percent said Clinton was the most qualified to be commander-in-chief, compared to only 26 percent who felt that way about Obama.” (CBS News)

Another story has this troubling moment: Mallory Parkington, 32, of Concord, took her 5-month-old daughter Kerris with her to vote for Clinton. Parkington had been on the fence between Clinton and Obama, but she said she was moved by news reports of Clinton near tears Monday as she described her feelings about the election. "She seemed a lot more real at that moment," she said. "It just made me decide to vote for her. They're pretty close on the issues." (USA Today)

Another story notes “A surge of support from women voters and a record-breaking turnout propelled Hillary Clinton's late rally that derailed Barack Obama in yesterday's New Hampshire Democratic primary.” The story says experience was they key. (Boston Globe)

From the New York Times: Was it a spontaneous outburst or a calculated show? Was Mrs. Clinton using her gender to win sympathy, or was she the victim of a double standard that allowed male candidates to cry — several have on the trail — but not female ones? (NY Times)

From Victor Davis Hanson: Hillary Clinton is in the midst of a complete focus-group/poll-driven/handler make-over. (NRO) Not to be outdone by Hillary, Bill did some crying after her win. (ABC News) Meanwhile, investors worry about the Democratic field. (Washington Post)