The accelerated pace of the presidential primary has made it doubly difficult for lesser known candidates. They have a small window of opportunity to make an impression in New Hampshire, rise in the polls, and start attracting donors to field a national level campaign.
For these candidates, the stump speech, delivered at small gatherings, plays a vital role.
Former Arkansas governor Mike Huckabee recently visited Exeter, the town we are following in our series, Primary Place.
New Hampshire Public Radio’s Jon Greenberg takes a close look at the ingredients of Governor Huckabee's stump speech.