Which presidential candidate lost the New Hampshire primary but went on to win the presidency?
According to a popular adage (in New Hampshire, anyway), "They pick corn in Iowa and pick presidents here in New Hampshire." But that isn't necessarily always the case. Which presidential candidate lost the New Hampshire primary but went on to win the presidency?
George H.W. Bush
Bill Clinton
Dwight Eisenhower
Richard Nixon
Ronald Reagan
Harry Truman
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Bill Clinton. Until 1992, the person eventually elected president had also won his party's New Hampshire primary. But in 1992, Bill Clinton lost to Paul Tsongas in New Hampshire. Likewise, George W. Bush lost to John McCain in the 2000 New Hampshire primary, and Barack Obama trailed Hillary Clinton in 2008.
Source: Wikipedia
Posted by FederalDaily Staff on Jan 04, 2012 at 4:19 AM