Staff Reports
Nikki Haley, a former governor of South Carolina, is making waves within the Republican Party due to her performance in the first debate. Although DeSantis and Ramaswamy, a political newcomer, were widely considered to have won the event, Haley had the biggest boost in support following the debate, according to a new poll conducted by FiveThirtyEight, the Washington Post, and Ipsos.
The performance of South Carolina Governor Nikki Haley during the debate has reportedly resulted in many primary voters considering supporting her. Her favorable rating among Republican primary voters also increased significantly.
The performances of Haley during the debate were noteworthy as she displayed her ability to fight back against her opponents. One notable instance was her clash with Mike Pence on the issue of abortion. She asked if the Republican Party could agree to not punish women who have abortions. She also criticized Ramaswamy for not having the necessary experience to handle foreign policy issues.
It’s clear that Haley's strong performance during the debate has won over Republican primary voters in Wisconsin and independents in the state. Her favorable rating among these groups increased to 85% after the event. A poll conducted by the Democratic firm Navigator also named her the debate's winner, with 45% of the respondents choosing her over DeSantis.
Despite her debate performance, Haley still has a long way to go in securing the Republican Party's nomination. As of today, she is in fifth place behind Pence, Trump, DeSantis, and Ramaswamy. The former president, who didn't participate in the debate, is considered to be the overwhelming favorite to win the primary. It will be important for her to maintain her momentum to overcome the various challenges that she will face.
