Voters' Views: Tristen Hall

Here six residents of the state give us their reaction to the results.

You can also read the panel's pre-primary comments by clicking on the link at the bottom of the page.

"I look forward to travelling abroad and not being embarrassed by or ashamed of my president"

• Age: 55
• Lives: Hudson
• Occupation: Administrative assistant
• Last election voted:
  Democrat
• In 10 words or less: Working woman, married with three grown-up children

Voters' Views: New Hampshire

"Well I've just returned from the Hillary Clinton victory rally. The race was so close that even though the polls closed at 8.00 am the final announcement declaring Hillary the winner did not come until 10.45 pm.

For the hundreds of supporters in the auditorium, and the few hundred outside it was a long, nerve-wracking wait, but as we watched the numbers and percentages stay the same with Hillary in the lead, we were energized. We chatted with strangers about why we were supporting Hillary and compared our stories, joining together in a common goal.

When Hillary was finally declared the winner we all went wild, screaming, hugging one another and calling her the "comeback girl".

Yesterday the pundits were projecting a landslide for Obama, but in the end the voters believed in Hillary Clinton. We believed that she has the experience to accomplish what we all envision, a brighter future for America.

As we waited and watched we had the opportunity to speak with the reporters from around the world. It was humbling to see how interested the world was in this election. I had the feeling that we were all in this together, hoping for the new American President to be someone the whole world could respect and I strongly believe Hillary Clinton is that person, someone who can represent the United States in a way that we can be proud of once again.

I look forward to travelling abroad and not being embarrassed by or ashamed of my president as I have been for the last seven years.

This primary was not only a victory for Hillary, but for the American people as well."

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The readers' panel has been selected from as wide a cross-section of people as possible and may not be representative of wider US public opinion.

Your comments:

Hillary Clinton moves beyond the superficial emotions (tearing up is not always superficial) and is the only one in this campaign to play the role of a true leader in the structure, strategy and goals for this nation. As a liberal, I move towards someone that has the ability to admit when they are wrong (i.e. Iraq), but move forward to help correct that error. A leader who admits truth in error is just that, a leader. For this and numerous reasons, my support, contributions and vote will be for Hillary Clinton.
Caleb R, Portland, OR USA

Anyone who thinks a woman is unfit as president is either living in a cave or extremely uneducated. The time has come. Break the cycle. Make a change. Hillary for president!
Steve, Huntington Beach, Ca USA

A vote for Hillary Clinton is a vote for more division and partisanship in America. Conservatives and Libertarians will treat her the way liberals have treated President Bush. More mudslinging, more name-calling, more of the same ol' nonsense that we've seen for so long. I cannot be proud of Hillary Clinton. She's a proven liar and seems very power-hungry like a female Richard Nixon. It's time for a change.
Michael, Chicago, IL

America needs a radical change from that awful chap, George Bush. The World needs a radical change in the US Presidency, too !! Hillary Clinton appears to be the ideal candidate for that change.
Bill Brown, Ipswich

So what will hillary do if elected? Cry when things don't go as planned? Or will her husband mudsling, to help her out? They have a lot of nerve. mudslinging against Obama, Bill slept around, when he should have been handling the peoples businness, and Hillary lost control, of her own husband, how in the hell can she run this country, not thru tears, and lies i hope.
ruth grose, germantown tn

I'm not even a Hillary supporter but I'll tell you one thing for free: tears by a leader are not going to cause--or stop--a terrorist from blowing something up. Get real, people! To paraphrase Chris Rock said: I'm not afraid of Al Queda-- I'm afraid of (some of) the people who were born and bred here in the good ole USA.
thatwoman, USA, USA

If you don't want to be embarrassed by your president you might want to keep looking. I am offended and embarrassed by women who voted for Hillary because they felt sorry for her being "attacked by the bad, nasty men,"
R. H. Kommer, Illinois-USA

I agree with the Scotsman who said Obama might make a fine Vice President with his presence but lack of relevant experience. This is a hiring process, not a popularity contest. Clinton's been an adequate state senator while holding off the despicable Republican attack machine. She has brains, focus and nerve. People who are afraid of that make me sick.
Paul, Lancaster, USA

"We need a president who is tough, sensible and can get things done - I don't see this in Hillary" Huh? You what? You must be watching the wrong channel.
Mervyn Long, Los Angeles USA

What an exciting time when the two front runners for the Democratic nomine for president are a woman and a black. A Hillary - Obama ticket would be something Democrats could be proud of. If not Hillary - Obama how about a Hillary - Edwards or an Oboma - Edwards ticket? All of these posibilities would be something Democrats could proudly support.
Billy F. Sosebee, Lexington, NC, USA

Do your research. Hillary has taken more money from special interest groups especially the health care companies. You are being naive, who cares if she is a woman don't vote for that reason which I know a lot of people are. She will say whatever she has to to get the power.
Jon Z, Philadelphia

I cannot recollect a single moment in the Clinton scandal when Hillary came this close to "tears" so I find these contrived emotional moments to be further proof that Mrs. Clinton plays dirty and will stoop to nothing to win the vote. I only hope the rest of the country will not be as easily fooled as NH.
Lauren, Washington, DC

I am truly disappointed in my former state. We face a deadly enemy in terrorism and since more people died in NYC than Pearl Harbour you should be on his side in protecting you and your loved ones. Apparently you prefer to believe the democrat sheep of the world and hope the terrorists will leave us alone if we don't bother them any more. Just to add another note Hillary crying is scary - I don't need a weak sister breaking down emotionally when decision time comes. There is no crying politics.
Jim Sargent, Salt Lake City USA

Hillary Clinton is by far the best candidate running for the office of the President of the United States. I too look forward to the day when I will no longer be ashamed of my country's President. It is time for the world's super power to finally have an immensely qualified WOMAN as its leader - go, Hillary!
Allison Bloom, Newtown, CT, US

I say hurray for Hillary Clinton in her win in New Hampshire. She has the experience to carry out the job. I think that Bill Clinton had a very successful presidency and also the economy was the best. Hillary has a very good chance to beat the Republicans.
Flo Wills, Daytona Beach, Fl

I think Bill Clinton was a great president and his wife Hillary would be just as good. I also like Obama, but I still think he is too young and inexperienced. He will be perfect within eight years. For now, Hillary has a much better chance to beat the Republicans!
Ana Lagerborg, Stockholm Sweden

Why do people keep saying: "Bill was a great president, his wife Hillary will be just as good" - this makes NO sense! Bill had his moment - but the question is who is the right person is for now. If Hillary starts to cry now when the going is the easiest, what's she going to do when she has to deal with Bin Laden and all the other bad guys - sit down and weep? We need a president who is tough, sensible and can get things done - I don't see this in Hillary. I don't see this is Obama as well. Edwards is the guy I am watching.
Hasina L, Toronto, Canada

Please don't be speak for all the people. As a woman I am ashamed of Hillary and, as a Democrat, she will either force me not to vote or vote Republican. Go Obama!
Ceela, Modesto, CA USA

Tristen Hall replies:

I think that the results so far have shown that the "ABC" anyone-but-Hillary club is far smaller than the pundits would have us believe. People are listening and getting to know her and walking away with a greater respect for the depth and breadth of her understanding of the issues. She not only highlights a problem but clearly outlines her plan for the solution. That's what's missing with the other candidates, and I think that's what the voters here in NH clearly saw. We're looking past the sizzle and understand that it's substance not rhetoric that will change the direction of our country.
Tristen Hall

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