Staff Reports
In a bold and fiery statement, Republican presidential candidate Nikki Haley declared that she would come out on top in the race for the GOP nomination, no matter how many naysayers doubted her. As the only candidate left opposing former President Donald Trump, Haley faced an uphill battle as most polls projected a Trump victory in the New Hampshire primary. However, Haley was quick to dismiss the notion that she would settle for anything less than the presidency, stating, “I’m running to win this race, and as much as everybody wants to talk about what I’m gonna do, at some point y’all are gonna realize that I won this race, and you’re going to have to accept when I say I told you so.”
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Emphasizing her perseverance and dedication, Haley emphasized that she was in it for the long haul. Refusing to be discouraged, she expressed her frustration with the political class and asserted that she was fighting for the everyday citizens who had been overlooked and underestimated. Haley’s determination was evident as she declared, “I’m not going to pull out because somebody wants to be coronated. I’m not going to pull out because they think that I shouldn’t be there. The political class has never thought I should be here — in South Carolina, in Congress, at the UN.”
With her sights set on the future, Haley made it clear that she would not adhere to Trump’s expectations or directives. In response to Trump’s comment predicting her withdrawal from the race, Haley asserted, “I don’t do what he tells me to do. I’ve never done what he tells me.” She further emphasized her commitment to the race, as a campaign memo indicated that she would continue campaigning regardless of the primary results. The memo addressed the premature coronation of Trump by the political class and media, reminding everyone that the race was far from over, with the South Carolina primary and Super Tuesday contests still to come.
Haley’s unwavering determination and refusal to be sidelined by those who underestimated or dismissed her marked her as a fierce contender in the race for the GOP nomination. With her eye on the presidency, Haley was prepared to keep pushing forward, undeterred by the challenges she faced. The coming months would prove crucial for her campaign, and Haley was ready to seize every opportunity to prove her worth to the American people.
