We asked 100 New Hampshire insiders about the Democratic field. Here's who they favor.

The 1,280 most influential Democrats in the state hosted 19 presidential hopefuls on Saturday for the party's annual convention

MANCHESTER, N.H. — Joe Biden found little mojo for his candidacy among Democratic Party insiders at their state convention here Saturday, despite leading the polls in the first-in-the-nation primary state.

Just over half of the 100 delegates said they haven't picked a candidate yet. Of those who have decided, a third named Warren as their favorite."I think that Joe Biden is too old to be president,” said Richard Post, a 26-year-old delegate who is undecided. “We need someone who is younger, more attached to the future of the planet.”

Supporters hold up signs for Sen. Bernie Sanders during the New Hampshire Democratic Party Convention on Saturday. | Scott Eisen/Getty Images Biden has strong connections and endorsements in the state, some of which go back to when he first started running for president in 1987, making his lack of support among the surveyed delegates notable. One of Biden’s most formidable allies in the stateduring his trip to the state this week, warning him to speak less and be more concise in his answers.

Local powerbrokers met privately with candidates in private suites at the arena during the day. Several hopefuls moved from suite to suite, kissing rings of party leaders, unions and some of their campaigns’ biggest backers. Biden spent a significant amount of time at the International Association of Fire Fighters’ room, shaking hands with everyone and whipping out cash to buy a non-alcoholic drink.

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