Maryland for Obama reacts to New Hampshire loss

Maryland for Obama has released a statement in regards to yesterday's surprise loss in New Hampshire.

Putting an "extraordinary five days" since the Iowa caucuses into perspective, spokesperson Michael Buckley describes Obama's challenge to Sen. Hillary Clinton as one against "the long-term entrenched representative of the Democratic establishment."

"Two months ago, and even two weeks ago, he was projected to lose in Iowa and to lose big in New Hampshire," Buckley said.

The statement emphasizes Obama's high favorable ratings and frames former Sen. John Edwards, who finished a distant third with 17%, as no longer viable in the race.

"He continues to represent the only candidate who speaks as a healer for the country, the only Democratic candidate who opposed the war in Iraq before it started, and the only Democratic who represents change we can believe in."