Staff Reports
In a surprising turn of events, the residents of Bamberg County, South Carolina, decided to give their hometown hero, Nikki Haley, the cold shoulder in the recent Republican presidential primary. Despite her connections to the area, former President Donald Trump emerged victorious over Haley, winning both statewide and in Bamberg County by a significant margin. Trump’s victory in Bamberg County earned him a whopping 65 percent of the votes, leaving Haley with a meager 35 percent.
Local voter, Jerome Boyce, made it clear that he believed Trump was the better choice, stating that Haley simply couldn’t measure up to the former president. “Trump has got it. Trump has a track record. Nikki Haley does not,” Boyce declared. Even the chairwoman of the Bamberg County Republican Party, Sharon Carter, expressed surprise at the outcome, noting, “It is astonishing to me that people are choosing Trump in her hometown.”
One voter, Randy Maxwell, emphasized the potential damage to Haley’s reputation after losing in her home state, remarking, “It will not look good for any candidate if you don’t win your home state.” Despite this sentiment, there were also voices of support for Haley, with Bamberg native Stephanie Crosby-Lee encouraging her to continue her campaign, acknowledging that she gave Trump a run for his money.
In the midst of Haley’s defeat, the Trump campaign is already looking ahead, with estimates suggesting that Trump may secure the GOP presidential nomination by March 19. Nonetheless, there are concerns about the future of the election, with Lt. Gen. Michael Flynn warning about potential threats to the democratic process in 2024. The Western Journal is urging its readers to take action against these potential threats, emphasizing the critical importance of their support in the upcoming election.
