The Surprising Political Photographs of the Week

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A man looks for something he dropped at the Palace Theater, where Democratic presidential candidate, Vermont Sen. Bernie Sanders held a campaign event on Feb. 8, 2016, in Manchester, N.H.
A man looks for something he dropped at the Palace Theater, where Democratic presidential candidate, Vermont Sen. Bernie Sanders held a campaign event on Feb. 8, 2016, in Manchester, N.H.Landon Nordeman for TIME
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The man seems to have collapsed – left behind by the crowds of Bernie Sanders supporters after a Feb. 8 campaign event in Manchester, N.H. The scene, captured by Landon Nordeman for TIME, is eerie and symbolic of the mounting fatigue following the onslaught of images we’ve been subjected to since the start of the primary season – and it’s only been two weeks. In this particular photograph, however, the man is just looking for something he dropped at the Palace Theater.

This week, New Hampshire, where Donald Trump and Bernie Sanders stunned the political establishment, takes central stage in our selection of the best political photographs.

TIME’s selection of the Surprising Political Photographs of the Week is published every Thursday.

Democratic presidential candidate, Vermont Sen. Bernie Sanders in Manchester, N.H, on Feb. 5, 2016.
Democratic presidential candidate, Vermont Sen. Bernie Sanders in Manchester, N.H, on Feb. 5, 2016.Nate Gowdy for TIME
Lilly Ledbetter claps during a rally for Democratic presidential candidate, former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton in Manchester, N.H, on Feb. 5, 2016.
Lilly Ledbetter claps during a rally for Democratic presidential candidate, former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton in Manchester, N.H, on Feb. 5, 2016.Nate Gowdy for TIME
Pizza boxes are stacked in the campaign headquarters of Republican presidential candidate Marco Rubio in Manchester, New Hampshire. Rubio finished 5th in the primary, a disappointing finish after his strong placing in the Iowa caucus a week earlier.
Pizza boxes are stacked in the campaign headquarters of Republican presidential candidate, Florida Sen. Marco Rubio in Manchester, N.H. on Feb. 9.M. Scott Brauer for TIME
A crowd of protesters and supporters gather outside of the Village Trestle before Republican presidential candidate, Sen. Marco Rubio (R-Fla.), spoke at a campaign stop in Goffstown, N.H. on Feb. 8.
A crowd of protesters and supporters gather outside of the Village Trestle before Republican presidential candidate, Sen. Marco Rubio (R-Fla.), spoke at a campaign stop in Goffstown, N.H. on Feb. 8.Hilary Swift—The New York Times/Redux
Brent Barfield of Charleston attends a campaign rally for Republican presidential candidate Sen. Marco Rubio (R-Fla.) at the North Charleston Coliseum's Montague Terrace on Feb. 10 in Charleston, S.C.
Brent Barfield of Charleston attends a campaign rally for Republican presidential candidate Sen. Marco Rubio (R-Fla.) at the North Charleston Coliseum's Montague Terrace on Feb. 10 in Charleston, S.C.Chip Somodevilla—Getty Images
HAMPTON, NH - FEB 7: New Jersey Governor and 2016 Republican presidential candidate Chris Christie speaks to attendees during a campaign event at Hampton Academy on Sunday, February 7, 2016, in Hampton, NH. (Photo by Landon Nordeman)
Republican presidential candidate, New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie held a campaign event at Hampton Academy on Feb. 7, 2016, in Hampton, N.H.Landon Nordeman for TIME
MANCHESTER, NH - FEB 7: 2016 Republican presidential candidate Marc Rubio speaks to attendees during a campaign event at the Allard Center on Sunday, February 7, 2016, in Manchester, NH. (Photo by Landon Nordeman)
Florida. Sen. Marco Rubio greets supporters during a campaign event at the Allard Center on Feb. 7, 2016, in Manchester, N.H. Landon Nordeman for TIME
Former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton speaks to attendees during a campaign event at Rundlett Middle School on Feb. 6, 2016, in Concord, N.H.
Former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton speaks to attendees during a campaign event at Rundlett Middle School on Feb. 6, 2016, in Concord, N.H. Landon Nordeman for TIME
A campaign event for Former Secretary of State, Democratic presidential candidate Hillary Clinton at Great Bay Community College on Feb. 6, 2016, in Portsmouth, N.H.
A campaign event for Former Secretary of State, Democratic presidential candidate Hillary Clinton at Great Bay Community College on Feb. 6, 2016, in Portsmouth, N.H. Landon Nordeman for TIME
A television screen displays Democratic presidential candidate, Vermont Sen. Bernie Sanders in a New Hampshire hotel.
A television screen displays Democratic presidential candidate, Vermont Sen. Bernie Sanders in a New Hampshire hotel.Landon Nordeman for TIME
CONCORD, NH - FEB 9: Democratic presidential candidate and Vermont Senator Bernie Sanders hosts a New Hampshire primary night rally at Concord High School on Tuesday, February 9, 2016, in Concord, N.H. (Photo by Landon Nordeman)
Democratic presidential candidate, Vermont Sen. Bernie Sanders hosts a New Hampshire primary night rally at Concord High School on Tuesday, Feb. 9, 2016, in Concord, N.H. Landon Nordeman for TIME
A man looks for something he dropped at the Palace Theater, where Democratic presidential candidate, Vermont Sen. Bernie Sanders held a campaign event on Feb. 8, 2016, in Manchester, N.H.
A man looks for something he dropped at the Palace Theater, where Democratic presidential candidate, Vermont Sen. Bernie Sanders held a campaign event on Feb. 8, 2016, in Manchester, N.H.Landon Nordeman for TIME
A microphone and cup used by Democratic presidential candidate, former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton sit on a stool during a campaign event at Rundlett Middle School on Feb. 6, 2016, in Concord, N.H.
A microphone and cup used by Democratic presidential candidate, former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton sit on a stool during a campaign event at Rundlett Middle School on Feb. 6, 2016, in Concord, N.H. Landon Nordeman for TIME
A supporter attends a rally for Democratic presidential candidate, former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton in Manchester, N.H, on Feb. 5, 2016.
A supporter attends a rally for Democratic presidential candidate, former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton in Manchester, N.H, on Feb. 5, 2016.Nate Gowdy for TIME
Donald Trump greets attendees after speaking at the Great Bay Community College in Portsmouth, N.H.
Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump greets attendees after speaking at the Great Bay Community College in Portsmouth, N.H., Feb. 4, 2016. Damon Winter—The New York Times/Redux
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Republican presidential candidate, Florida Sen. Marco Rubio hosts a primary night party on Feb. 9, 2016, in Manchester, N.H.Natalie Keyssar for TIME
A lost and found at Hampton Academy on Feb. 7, 2016, in Hampton, N.H., during a campaign event for Republican presidential candidate, New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie.
A lost and found at Hampton Academy on Feb. 7, 2016, in Hampton, N.H., during a campaign event for Republican presidential candidate, New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie.Landon Nordeman for TIME
NASHUA, NH - FEB 8: 2016 Democratic presidential candidate Bernie Sanders speaks to attendees during a campaign event at Daniel Webster Community College on Monday, February 8, 2016, in Nashua, NH. (Photo by Landon Nordeman)
A supporter of Democratic presidential candidate Bernie Sanders attends a campaign event at Daniel Webster Community College on , Feb. 8, 2016, in Nashua, N.H. Landon Nordeman for TIME
A supporter attends a campaign event for Republican presidential candidate Marco Rubio in Manchester, N.H. on Feb. 7.
A supporter attends a campaign event for Republican presidential candidate Marco Rubio in Manchester, N.H. on Feb. 7.Natalie Keyssar for TIME
Democratic presidential candidate Bernie Sanders held a campaign event at the Palace Theater on Feb. 8 in Manchester, N.H.
Democratic presidential candidate Bernie Sanders held a campaign event at the Palace Theater on Feb. 8 in Manchester, N.H. Landon Nordeman for TIME

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