Sanders declared victory in New Hampshire with more than 80 percent of polls reported. He took time early in the speech to say that “no matter who wins” the Democratic party would unite. He touted the “unprecedented” nature of his electoral coalition and outlined his major policy policies.
11:22 p.m. ET: Pete Speaks as Gap Closes
Pete Buttigieg said his campaign is “here to stay” in an address to his supporters late in the evening on Tuesday as results continue to come in, showing him closely behind Bernie Sanders.
10:28 p.m. ET: What’s Bernie Up To?
What’s Bernie Sanders up to while he waits for tonight’s results? Just catching a little b-ball action.
10:00 p.m. ET: Klobuchar Addresses Supporters
Sen. Amy Klobuchar addresses supporters in New Hampshire, touting her campaign’s resilience as poll results indicate a strong showing in today’s primary.
9:50 p.m. ET: Meanwhile...in South Carolina...
Biden is still upbeat as he tells supporters in South Carolina that he will press on to Nevada.
9:22 p.m. ET: Biden Does It Live, Warren Rallys Supporters
Joe Biden addressed his supporters via a live video stream this evening as results showed a fifth place showing, after leaving earlier in the day for South Carolina.
Meanwhile, Sen. Elizabeth Warren spoke to her supporters this evening and commended Sanders, Buttigieg for running strong campaigns, as well as Klobuchar “for showing just how wrong the pundits can be when they count a woman out."
8:51 p.m. ET: Trump Team Heads Home, Booker Shout Out to Yang
Some of President Donald Trump’s campaign surrogates, including Sen. Lindsey Graham and House GOP Whip Steve Scalise, are heading back to D.C. after clinching the New Hampshire primary, as expected.
On the Democratic side, former candidate Sen. Cory Booker offered some kind words to Andrew Yang after hearing that the businessman suspended his campaign
8:41 p.m. ET: Bennet Out
Colorado Senator Michael Bennet has bowed out of the presidential race. He had struggled in the polls since announcing his candidacy last April.
8:26 p.m. ET: Trump Wins
It’s official: President Trump has won New Hampshire’s GOP primary.
8:20p.m. ET: Yang Suspends Campaign
Andrew Yang, who focused his campaign overwhelmingly on passing a universal basic income, just announced that he is suspending his campaign. Hours earlier he gave a shout out to supporters. Yang is getting support on social media from both sides of the aisle.
8:06 p.m. ET: More Polls Close...and We're Not Going Anywhere
Most polling locations in New Hampshire closed at 7 p.m., but a number of locations just closed shop at 8 p.m. While many predict a shorter night than the chaotic Iowa caucuses, there have been late-nights before in New Hampshire.
7:56 p.m.: Is ‘Klomentum’ Real?
Members of the media are holding tight at Amy Klobuchar’s N.H. primary party. The Senator's ascent into the top five in Iowa boosted supporters' optimism going into New Hampshire.
7:21 p.m. ET: Gabbard Not Done Yet
Tulsi Gabbard has tweeted that she is heading to Nashua, where polls are still open, in an effort to meet more voters.
7:00 p.m. ET: Polls Start Closing
It's 7 p.m. ET and the first polls of the evening are closing, although some contend that's too early.
See Joe Go
Joe Biden is tempering expectations for the evening with his decision to leave New Hampshire early for South Carolina, where the former frontrunner is hoping to pick up more traction.
Klobuchar, Bloomberg Landed (Very) Early Wins
Voters in three tiny townships gave Amy Klobuchar a win during midnight voting early this morning, but Mike Bloomberg also got a notable nod, winning won both the Demcratic and Republican ballots in tiny Dixville Notch, N.H. (population: 12).
Back-Benchers
Trailing behind the frontrunners in New Hampshire are a motley crew of lesser known candidates, some of whom have had to carry their own signs through the snow.
Trump Swoops In
President Donald Trump on Monday night stole some of the spotlight from the Democratic contenders with a rally in Manchester, N.H. that drew thousands to the SNHU Arena. Trump during his speech repeated a widely disputed claim that Democrats illegally bussed in voters from Massachusetts back in 2016, losing him the state to Hillary Clinton.
The Strokes for Bernie
The Strokes debuted a new song last night at a Bernie Sanders’ rally in Durham, N.H. that brought out 7,500 people.
U.S. officials spoke to Russian leaders for nearly eight hours earlier this week, in hopes of reducing tensions between Russia and Ukraine. Russia forced the west to the negotiating table by massing 100,000 troops near the Ukrainian border, sparking fears of an invasion, and then submitted a set of demands which the west rejected. Joel Rubin, former Deputy Assistant Secretary of State & President at Washington Strategy Group explains what the rest of the week might look like, and why other European nations may be on the side of the U.S.
Chicago schools opened their doors again following a dispute between the teachers union and the city over as the omicron variant continues to surge, but the safety issues they fought over weren't just limited to the Windy City. Dr. Bayo Curry-Winchell, family medicine and urgent care doctor, joined Cheddar in discussing concerns of parents, teachers, and students as schools try to operate amid COVID and noted what she's been observing as the number of infections among children rises. "I am seeing them contract the illness from so many different aspects," she said. "It could be from a fellow classmate. It could be from a parent. All of those things really play in the effect of transmission as well as contracting the illness."
Sen. John Hickenlooper (D-Colo.) is looking for clarification about a federal standard regarding THC impairment while driving. "I think in terms of marijuana, the fact that it's still a Schedule 1 narcotic — it's treated the same as heroin and cocaine — it means that we can't get standards developed," he said about the lack of cohesive regulations. The lawmaker also explained his previous opposition to cannabis legalization in Colorado when he was governor and why his position changed.
With Martin Luther King Jr. Day fast approaching, Rep. James Clyburn (D-S.C. 6th District), the House Majority Whip, talked about the importance of honoring the iconic civil rights activist. "As we consider the life and celebrate the legacy of Martin Luther King Jr., let's think about who and what we are as a country, and whether or not we're going to give up on the ideals of this country or continue to press forward," he said. Clyburn also discussed the push for new voting legislation, the For the People Act and the John Lewis Act, as well as the fate of the Senate filibuster.
One year after the attack on Capitol Hill, America is still deeply divided and politically broken. Zoe Tillman, senior reporter for BuzzFeed News, breaks down President Biden's remarks on January 6, and why the country disagrees on its views over the violent insurrection.
While the pandemic caused financial troubles for many, the unique circumstances of the last two years proved helpful to many Americans. Whether it was the federal government's stimulus checks, expanded unemployment insurance, or general lockdowns, recent data reveals that the covid-19 pandemic helped many reach financial security. Neale Godfrey, Financial Expert and New York Times #1 Best Selling Author joined Cheddar's Opening Bell to discuss.
U.S. markets opened higher despite red-hot inflation data which showed the highest surge in nearly 40 years. Jon Maier, CIO, GlobalX ETFs joined Cheddar's Opening Bell to discuss this historic report.
Meta's request to have a Federal Trade Commission antitrust lawsuit dismissed was rejected by a federal judge. Prosecutors presented enough evidence in their latest filing to go forward with the case accusing the tech giant of operating a social networking monopoly through Facebook, Instagram, and WhatsApp.
Covid cases have started to spike again across the nation, and this time they seem to be hitting some of our youngest and most vulnerable - school-aged children. School districts across the nation - including the country's largest public school system in New York City- are all grappling with what to do as teachers and students alike continue to miss school in droves.
Katie Honan, reporter for the New York City-based non profit news organization, The City explains how educational leaders across the country are handling covid demands from both teachers and parents alike.
Last week, the Supreme Court began here to hear arguments on two of the President's COVID-19 vaccine mandates. The vaccine or testing requirement for employees of large businesses, as well as the vaccine mandate for health care providers who get funding through either Medicare or Medicaid. The justices in DC will ultimately decide whether or not federal agencies even have the authority to issue these types of mandates. Editor at large of employment at Law 360, Vin Gurrieri, joined Cheddar to discuss more.
