Staff Reports
Nikki Haley, the former South Carolina governor and Republican presidential candidate, is gaining ground in the race for the presidency. She is now tied with Florida Governor Ron DeSantis in a crucial battleground state and a new poll suggests that she would defeat President Joe Biden in a general election. Haley has been actively campaigning in New Hampshire, including hosting an education town hall with the influential conservative group Moms For Liberty.
Tiffany Justice, the co-founder of Moms For Liberty, has called Haley a “champion of moms and dads.” While the group has not officially endorsed any candidate, they view Haley as a strong contender and asked her to pledge her support for parental rights, which she gladly signed. A recent CNN poll showed that Haley is the only favored Republican candidate over President Biden in a hypothetical general election matchup.
Haley’s rise in popularity is attracting attention from big-name supporters, even some of Governor DeSantis’s loyalists are backing her. Former Illinois Governor Bruce Rauner, who donated $1 million to DeSantis’s re-election campaign, has stated that he believes Haley has the best chance of winning the general election.
Haley’s focus on combating woke ideology in schools has resonated with parents. She has proposed ending the Department of Education’s power to dictate how federal educational funds are used by states and has urged parents to take control of their children’s education. Her stance on these issues has won her praise from parents concerned about the radicalization of America’s schools.
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With the first primaries in South Carolina and New Hampshire scheduled for January, Haley has about four months to maintain her momentum and close the gap between her and former President Donald Trump. She will also have another opportunity to attract supporters during the second GOP debate later this month. Haley’s rising popularity as an underdog candidate has been fueled by her interactions with other candidates, such as her spar with Vivek Ramaswamy during the first GOP debate.
Overall, Nikki Haley’s strong campaign in New Hampshire and her focus on issues that resonate with conservative voters are propelling her forward in the race for the presidency. With the support of influential groups like Moms For Liberty and a growing number of high-profile backers, Haley is emerging as a formidable contender in the crowded Republican primary race.
