Staff Reports
Former President Donald Trump is poised to become the presumptive Republican nominee for president in 2024. After Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis dropped out of the race and endorsed Trump, former South Carolina Gov. Nikki Haley is the only one left standing against him. Unfortunately for Haley, Trump has a significant lead over her in the Granite State, with some polls showing him at over 60 percent while Haley struggles to reach 40 percent. It’s clear that Trump has a commanding hold over the Republican base.
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The race has drastically changed since last week, when Trump secured a historic victory in Iowa, defeating both DeSantis and Haley. Businessman Vivek Ramaswamy and Sen. Tim Scott have also thrown their support behind Trump, despite Haley appointing Scott to the U.S. Senate years ago. It’s a blow to Haley’s campaign to see her own appointee backing her rival.
Haley’s chances of success are dwindling, especially with Trump’s domination in public polling. Even if she manages to survive past the New Hampshire primary, she faces an uphill battle in South Carolina. It’s unlikely that Haley will be able to defeat Trump, both in New Hampshire and in her home state. Trump’s widespread support within the Republican Party leaves little room for other candidates to challenge him.
If Trump secures a decisive victory in New Hampshire, it could effectively end Haley’s campaign and solidify his position as the presumptive Republican nominee. This would allow him to focus his efforts on the general election and put pressure on President Joe Biden in key battleground states. Trump has already expressed his intentions to make a play for typically blue states, and wrapping up the nomination early would give him a head start in those areas.
Overall, Trump’s dominance in the race and his potential early nomination are significant advantages for the Republican Party. It allows them to save resources and time to focus on defeating Biden and Democrats in the general election. Trump’s strong position is bad news for Biden, who may still face primary challenges from his remaining competitors. The 2024 election is shaping up to be another showdown between Trump and the Democrats, and Trump seems to have the upper hand.
