Staff Reports
Nikki Haley might be the former U.N. Ambassador and a former governor of South Carolina, but it seems like her home state couldn’t care less about her roots. A recent poll found that a measly 20% of South Carolinian Republicans actually care about where Haley is from. Can you believe that? Only 20%! The majority, a whopping 75%, said it makes absolutely no difference to them. Ouch, Haley, ouch.
But the news gets even worse for Haley. Not only do her South Carolina roots mean squat to the voters, but she’s also trailing behind former President Donald Trump by a massive 35 points in her own backyard. Talk about a home-field advantage. It looks like the people of South Carolina are loyal to their one and only MAGA man. Sorry, Nikki, you just can’t beat the Trump train.
South Carolina Voters Don’t Care About Nikki Haley’s Home State Roots Ahead Of Primary: POLL https://t.co/fsWHsty8u6
— Daily Caller (@DailyCaller) February 13, 2024
And it’s not just the poll numbers that are stacked against Haley. Trump has secured the support of some powerful South Carolina Republicans, including Governor Henry McMaster, Senator Lindsey Graham, and Senator Tim Scott. When the big dogs are barking for Trump, it’s hard for Haley to stand a chance. Even several members of the House of Representatives are throwing their weight behind Trump. It’s a Republican frenzy, and Haley is on the outside looking in.
Now, you would think that maybe Haley’s record as a governor would give her a fighting chance. But get this – only 34% of likely Trump voters see Haley’s executive experience as a potential reason to consider supporting her. That’s less than half! It seems like the people of South Carolina aren’t too impressed with her resume. Maybe she should have focused on making a name for herself nationally rather than locally. Lesson learned, Nikki.
It’s clear that South Carolina Republicans have one thing on their minds: national issues. They care about the big picture, not some hometown hero. And can you really blame them? With all the chaos happening in Washington, who has time to worry about where a candidate grew up? The voters want someone who can take charge on a national level and deliver results. And from the looks of it, that person is definitely not Nikki Haley.
In the end, Haley’s South Carolina roots might as well be invisible. They hold no weight, no influence, and no appeal to the voters. It’s a tough pill to swallow, but maybe it’s time for Haley to face the music and find a new tune to sing. South Carolina has spoken, and they’re saying loud and clear: “Thanks, but no thanks, Nikki.”
