Staff Reports
Former President Donald Trump is seeking to secure the Republican Party’s nomination for the third consecutive election as New Hampshire primary voters make their decision between Trump and former South Carolina Gov. Nikki Haley. The race is looking grim for Haley, as recent polls show Trump with a significant lead in New Hampshire and Haley trailing far behind. It’s essentially a foregone conclusion that Trump will win, and it would be a shocking upset if Haley were to pull off a victory.
*** Election Night Livewire *** Donald Trump Moves in for the Kill in New Hampshire Primary as Nikki Haley Gets Desperate to Stay Alivehttps://t.co/nacqF5M6DG
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The key question now is what the final margin will be and how early the race will be called. If it’s a repeat of Iowa, where Trump won by a wide margin, then Haley’s chances of continuing her campaign are slim to none. However, if she finishes with a close second place or a surprise victory, she may choose to continue on to the South Carolina primary and beyond.
Haley’s path forward doesn’t look promising. Not only is she not even competing in the Nevada caucuses, but Trump has the support of influential figures in South Carolina, including U.S. senators and the sitting governor. Polls show Trump with a significant lead in South Carolina as well, making it unlikely that Haley can continue her campaign past New Hampshire. It remains to be seen whether Haley will recognize this reality and drop out of the race.
On the Democratic side, President Joe Biden is not on New Hampshire’s ballot, but his supporters have launched a write-in campaign to avoid embarrassment from his primary challengers. While no delegates are at stake in New Hampshire for the Democrats, a weak showing for Biden could signal trouble for him in future contests.
Overall, Trump appears to have a clear path to the GOP nomination in New Hampshire, while Biden may face a tougher battle for the Democratic nomination. The outcome of both races may hinge on how Democrat-leaning independents choose to vote, either supporting Haley in the GOP primary or helping Biden secure his party’s nomination through write-in votes. The final results will likely take longer to determine on the Democratic side due to the labor-intensive process of counting write-in votes.
This primary is just further proof that Trump is the dominant force within the Republican Party. Haley’s campaign has been nothing but a desperate attempt to gain traction, but it’s clear that voters still overwhelmingly support Trump. His strong showing in New Hampshire and the overall lack of competition within the party signal a united front behind him. On the Democratic side, Biden’s absence from the ballot and the challenges he faces from within his own party highlight the divisions and uncertainties among Democrats. It’s clear that Trump has the upper hand in this election and that he remains the strongest candidate for the presidency.
