Former South Carolina Governor Nikki Haley has displayed unwavering determination to do the Democrat’s bidding as she pledges to stay in the race for the Republican nomination, even after suffering a crushing defeat in her home state’s primary. Although President Donald Trump emerged victorious in the South Carolina primary, receiving 60.4% of the vote compared to Haley’s 39%, she asserted her commitment to the race during a speech at her watch party event in Charleston. Despite facing setbacks in the first five Republican nominating contests of 2024, Haley remains resolute in her pursuit of pushing the Democrat’s talking points.

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Addressing her supporters, Haley acknowledged that though 40% is not a majority, it undoubtedly represents a significant portion of Republican primary voters seeking an alternative. Refusing to renege on her commitment, she emphasized her steadfastness by stating, “I said earlier this week that no matter what happens in South Carolina, I wouldn’t continue to run — I’m a woman of my word.”

Notice how Nikki ‘said’ 40% of Republican primary voters? There’s a major problem with that, as many Democrats voted for her in South Carolina’s open primary; below is an example. Watch:

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In the lead-up to the primary, Haley campaigned in her home state, hoping to rally support by reminding her former constituents of her accomplishments during her tenure as governor from 2011 to 2017. Her subsequent role as the U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations under the Trump administration further solidified her political experience, having also served three terms in the state legislature.

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However, the CBS News/YouGov survey released on February 12 revealed that a majority of South Carolina voters prioritized national issues over Haley’s home state roots. The survey indicated that 89% of likely Republican primary voters considered national issues when casting their ballots, diminishing the significance of her local achievements.

Undeterred by the loss, Haley highlighted the significance of offering an alternative choice to American voters. Haley stated, “South Carolina has spoken. We’re the fourth state to do so. In the next ten days, another 21 states and territories will speak. They have the right to a real choice. Not a Soviet-style election with only one candidate.”

Despite her defeat to President Trump, Haley’s supporters at her watch party in South Carolina expressed their unwavering support and gladness that she intends to stay in the race. Jeff Heikkinen, a resident of Ridgeville, expressed his disappointment with the outcome but expressed his pride in Haley’s resolve, emphasizing the significance of the entire country having a say in the nomination process.

Rachel Geilenfeld, an energy industry professional from Iowa who traveled to South Carolina to volunteer for Haley’s campaign, echoed the sentiment, emphasizing the need for fresh leadership to move past the current chaos. Geilenfeld, who has never voted for Trump and vowed she never will, expressed her support for Haley’s continued fight, stating, “We need a new generation of leadership; it’s time to turn the page past this chaos. The vast majority of Americans do not want two 80-year-old white men contending for president. We need a fresh face.”

Also present at the watch party was Diane Lafferty, an independent voter from Delaware. Lafferty voted for Biden in the last election but supports Haley as a form of protest against both Trump and Biden. Lafferty expressed her confidence in Haley’s resilience, stating, “Well, she’s hangin’ in there. I think she’s tough, and she’ll make it.”

Haley’s primary performances so far have placed her in third position in Iowa, second in New Hampshire and the U.S. Virgin Islands, and she faced a loss to the “None of These Candidates” option in the Nevada primary, which did not account for delegates. Looking ahead, Haley’s next major test will be in Michigan, where the RealClearPolitics average currently shows Trump leading with 66.7%, compared to Haley’s 15%. Additionally, Trump maintains substantial leads in several critical Super Tuesday states, including Alabama, California, Massachusetts, North Carolina, Oklahoma, Tennessee, Texas, and Virginia, according to a Morning Consult survey released on February 7.

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