NH Fox Poll: Obama catching Clinton; McCain, Giuliani not too far behind Romney.

[Verily]

Those second choice numbers for the Democrats are very encouraging. At 17%, Edwards will only make it over 15% in just over half of areas; everywhere else, the second choice will count, and Obama leads Clinton substantially in the second-choice arena. And to think, a month ago I was despairing of having a candidate I really liked to vote for.

Of course, these numbers are likely to change substantially based on whatever happens in Iowa.

[Verily]

Why does the second choice matter in New Hampshire? Isn't it just a regular ballot-election primary?

Yes, it's just a regular primary in NH, so there's no 15% viability on a precinct-by-precinct basis, as in IA.  So Verily is just confused.  Apparently, there's something about this thread that creates a lot of confusion. 

Yeah, you're right. Oops.