John AdoyiNikki Haley’s hopes for the 2024 Republican presidential nomination faced a significant setback on Tuesday as former United States President Donald Trump surpassed her by a wide margin in the Michigan Republican Primaries. The Associated Press called the Michigan Primary for Trump even before the poll closed. He secured a resounding victory with 66% of the votes, while Haley trailed far behind with only 29%.
This defeat adds to a series of setbacks for Haley, including a loss in her home state of South Carolina last Saturday and Not forgetting previous defeats in Iowa and New Hampshire. Despite mounting pressure to reconsider her candidacy, Haley remains steadfast in her determination to secure the Republican nomination.
Trump’s victory in Michigan is seen as a significant boost to his campaign, with the former President declaring, “We win Michigan, we win the whole thing,” hinting at his aspirations for the November 5 general elections rematch with Joe Biden who is also winning the Democrat’s primaries with little opposition from party members.
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Haley’s supporters remain optimistic, pointing out that a notable percentage of Republican primary voters continue to oppose Trump, potentially influencing the outcome of the general election.
Her spokesperson, Olivia Perez-Cubas, warned that as long as Trump leads the party, Republicans risk losing to the “socialist left.”
Haley also highlighted Trump’s legal challenges, including 91 criminal charges across four cases, which could pose problems for his candidacy. She has been calling out Trump because of his legal battles, pointing out to Republicans that Trump is not focused and will not be able to beat Biden in November. However, Haley faces an uphill battle as Trump’s lead solidifies and the primary season progresses.
The next crucial test for Haley will be Super Tuesday on March 5, where 15 states and approximately 800 delegates will be up for grabs. Failure to secure enough delegates by then could spell the end of Haley’s presidential ambitions for 2024. She stated last Saturday in South Carolina that Super Tuesday might be her last.
