Jubilation in the McCain camp after reports of victory

By Michael Kranish, Globe Staff

NASHUA, N.H. -- When Fox News called the Republican race for John McCain moments ago, a huge scream erupted from the room here at the Nashua Crowne Plaza, where hundreds of supporters are gathered in a ballroom.

The supporters were waiting to see if other networks would follow immediately with the same call. They weren't disappointed as others also called the race for McCain. The candidate is expected to appear in the ballroom after 9 p.m.

"We showed the people of this country what a real comeback looks like," McCain told The Associated Press. He said he was "going to move on to Michigan and South Carolina and win the nomination."