You hold the signs, I'll bring the donuts

MANCHESTER, N.H. -- Barack Obama and his wife, Michelle, pulled up to the Jewett Street School in Manchester a little while ago with a thank-you present for his volunteer sign-holders: Some hot coffee and two boxes of treats from Dunkin Donuts. Never mind that given the balmy New Hampshire weather, they probably would have preferred pina coladas.

Obama and his wife shook hands with his supporters, as well as those of other candidates. He thanked all of them for their work. "Obviously, I gotta especially thank my supporters," he said, and then his crew started the Obama chant: "Fired up! Ready to go!" Obama answered the call, and left after a few minutes. "Have a great day!" one of his volunteers shouted.

Obama is expected to do well in the Democratic primary today, but voters at the school were mixed. Several said they preferred Hillary Clinton, including Susan Keleher, a 38-year-old teacher. Keleher said she was voting on health care, because her 12-year-old daughter has a serious disease, and she wants her to live a full life.

"Her plan was the one that I felt would give my daughter the best chance," Keleher said.

Retired nurse Ollie Goumas, 70, described the circuitous path that brought her to vote for John McCain today. She said she was for McCain originally, then thought he was too old, but returned to him after a friend persuaded her. "I think he's been throught it," she said, describing his experience.

Greg Weeden, a 57-year-old retired corrections officer, said Ron Paul was his man. What does he like about him? "Everything," Weeden said.