Sanders Wins New Hampshire US Primary After Fierce Battle Defeating Buttigieg (Summary)

[Asia Economy New York=Special Correspondent Baek Jong-min, Reporter Naju-seok] Senator Bernie Sanders took first place in the second Democratic presidential primary, the New Hampshire Primary, held on the 11th (local time).

According to U.S. media including CNN, with 90% of the votes counted that day, Senator Sanders recorded 26% of the vote, securing first place. Former South Bend Mayor of Indiana Pete Buttigieg came in second with 24.4%, followed by Senator Amy Klobuchar with 19.8%. Senators Elizabeth Warren and former Vice President Joe Biden ranked fourth and fifth with 9.3% and 8.4%, respectively.

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Senator Sanders stood before his supporters that day and thanked the residents of New Hampshire, shouting loudly, "Let me say that tonight's victory here marks the beginning of the end for Donald Trump (the U.S. President)."

Sanders had long assured victory in New Hampshire, near his home state of Vermont. He has been rising steadily, recently emerging as the leader in nationwide polls. Buttigieg also performed well in this primary, proving that the Iowa caucus surge was not a one-time event, successfully establishing a two-strong rivalry with Sanders in the early stages of the primary.

Mid-tier candidate Klobuchar also surged into the top three, emerging as a dark horse. Klobuchar's support increased after successfully drawing attention during last weekend's debate.

On the other hand, Biden faced another crisis after consecutive defeats in Iowa and New Hampshire, known as the "primary barometer." Anticipating defeat in New Hampshire early on, he moved to South Carolina, where his victory was expected, without even watching the vote count that day. Senator Warren also fell behind Klobuchar, which is expected to negatively impact her future primary race. Candidates Andrew Yang and Senator Michael Bennet, who ranked low, announced their withdrawal from the race.

With the New Hampshire victory, Senator Sanders and former Mayor Buttigieg secured 9 delegates each, while Senator Klobuchar secured 6 delegates. Combining the Iowa primary results, former Mayor Buttigieg has 23 delegates, Senator Sanders 21, and Senator Klobuchar 7 delegates.

The Nevada caucus is scheduled for the 22nd, followed by the South Carolina primary on the 29th.

Meanwhile, the Republican Party saw a resounding victory for President Donald Trump. CNN predicted that President Trump would win the Republican primary after about 10% of the votes were counted.

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