Key exit poll indicators explaining Hillary's unexpected showing in New Hamsphire:
She carried registered Dems 45% to 34% over Obama. Dems made up 54% of those voting in the primary compared to 43% independents who turned out.
She carried Baby Boomers, 50 and over, roughly 43% to 32% for Obama. Boomers made up 44% of primary voters.
She carried women voters, 47% to 34% over Obama. Women voters made up 57% of voters.
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