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Nikki Haley experienced her fourth consecutive defeat in the Republican presidential primary, losing to Donald Trump in her home state of South Carolina. Despite the loss, Haley’s campaign remains financially robust, with the candidate raising $11.5 million in January and planning a major ad buy across Super Tuesday states. However, polls suggest Haley is unlikely to beat Trump in the upcoming Michigan primary, with the former president commanding a significant lead.
Nikki Haley’s forth consecutive electoral defeat
Republican presidential contender Nikki Haley heads to Michigan after a major defeat in South Carolina, her home state. This marks her fourth consecutive setback in the Republican primary. Donald Trump extends his undefeated streak with a significant victory in South Carolina, intensifying questions about Haley’s decision to stay in the primary.
Haley’s election night address
Addressing supporters in Charleston, Haley portrayed her candidacy as a moral necessity for voters disenchanted with a potential Trump vs. Joe Biden rematch in November. Haley reiterated her commitment, citing that 21 states and territories will vote in the next 10 days, emphasizing their right to a legitimate selection, not a one-candidate, Soviet-style election.
Haley’s fundraising efforts and upcoming rally
The Haley campaign initiated a seven-figure ad purchase in Super Tuesday states, announcing a Sunday evening rally in Troy, Michigan. Despite recent defeats, Haley’s donors remain supportive, culminating in her best fundraising month to date with $11.5m raised in January. Federal filings show Haley outperforming Trump in fundraising, with Trump’s campaign netting $8.8 million in January.
Michigan primary outlook
Yet, breaking her losing streak in Michigan’s Tuesday primary seems unlikely. A recent Morning Consult poll exhibits Trump leading Haley by a substantial margin, 79% to 19%, in the midwestern state. In his South Carolina victory speech, Trump anticipated continued success in Michigan and the upcoming 15 Super Tuesday states.
Trump vs. Haley vs. Biden
Trump’s allies show increased frustration with Haley’s persistence in the race, faulting her affluent donors for sustaining her faltering campaign. Nevertheless, Haley maintains she is better equipped to defeat Biden in November. A recent Marquette Law School poll indicates Haley leading Biden by 16 points among registered voters, while Trump only leads by four points within the same demographic.
Haley’s message to her supporters
Haley empathized with the voter’s dissatisfaction with the country’s direction, shared both in South Carolina and nationwide. She stressed the importance of the November election, saying, “America will come apart if we make the wrong choices. We need to beat Joe Biden in November. I don’t believe Donald Trump can beat Joe Biden.”
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