Case Study from Inside a Presidential Campaign in the 100th New Hampshire Primary: Analyzing the Hillary for New Hampshire Field Organization

Department

Political Science

Authors

Christopher McKenna, Western Kentucky UniversityFollow

Document Type

Thesis

Abstract

On the 100^th anniversary of the New Hampshire primary, this case study analyzes a high profile political campaign in order to add to the discussion on the extent to which campaigns matter. The New Hampshire Primary is disproportionately important in the nomination process as the nation’s first primary; therefore, it is vital candidates perform well in the Granite State. I use my experience as a fellow on former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton’s campaign in the Democratic Primary to critically analyze the campaign organization in New Hampshire. This case study will attempt to answer how Secretary Clinton’s field organization affected the results of the New Hampshire primary and add to the conversation on if, when, and to what extent campaigns matter.

Advisor(s) or Committee Chair

Scott Lasley

Disciplines

Other American Studies | Political History | United States History

Recommended Citation

McKenna, Christopher, "Case Study from Inside a Presidential Campaign in the 100th New Hampshire Primary: Analyzing the Hillary for New Hampshire Field Organization" (2016). Mahurin Honors College Capstone Experience/Thesis Projects. Paper 599.
https://digitalcommons.wku.edu/stu_hon_theses/599