Staff Reports
Former President Donald Trump, always one to win, has made it clear that he intends to secure the Republican presidential nomination on his own terms. In a bold move, Trump put an end to efforts to have the Republican National Committee (RNC) declare him the party’s presumptive nominee, stating, “for the sake of PARTY UNITY,” he wants to finish the process “the ‘Old Fashioned’ way, and finish the process off AT THE BALLOT BOX.” Trump expressed his gratitude to the RNC for their support and devotion, signing off with a resounding “TRUMP2024.”
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Trump’s dominance in the GOP primary contests thus far cannot be denied. With his victories in the Iowa caucuses and the New Hampshire primary, where he received over 50 percent of the vote, Trump has left all other contenders in the dust. The only one still in the race who poses any threat to Trump is former South Carolina Gov. Nikki Haley, who currently trails behind him in the polls. Despite Trump’s bold statements and recent attacks on Haley and her donors, many Republicans are urging her to drop out of the race.
The idea of declaring the contest over and declaring Trump the nominee early had gained traction among some GOP members, including Trump ally David Bossie. However, when Trump rejected the plan, Bossie quickly withdrew it. RNC Chairwoman Ronna McDaniel has stressed the importance of party unity and the need to rally around Trump. According to her, “the voters…need to unite around our eventual nominee, which is going to be Donald Trump.” However, not all RNC members were pleased with the move, with some arguing that it violates the party’s rules for the primaries.
Nikki Haley, on the other hand, has brushed off the RNC’s intervention, questioning the relevance of their opinion. Her campaign issued a statement declaring that the party’s nominee should be decided by “millions of Republican voters across the country,” rather than a “bunch of Washington insiders.” The battle between Trump and Haley will reach its peak in the South Carolina primary on February 24, with Super Tuesday on March 5 offering a critical moment for both candidates.
In this tumultuous race for the Republican presidential nomination, one thing is clear: Donald Trump won’t settle for anything less than victory, and he wants to earn it the “Old Fashioned” way, leaving no doubts about his popularity among the Republican base. As the contest heats up and the political landscape continues to shift, it remains to be seen who will emerge as the ultimate winner. But one thing is for certain: it won’t be a lackluster race with Trump in the lead.
