Former President Trump is projected to win the New Hampshire Republican primary, delivering a major blow to rival Nikki Haley and moving him one step closer to securing the party's nomination, according to Decision Desk Headquarters.
Trump's victory in the Granite State is particularly damaging to Haley. That's because Haley has invested so much time and resources in the state, despite the support of popular Republican Gov. Chris Sununu. At one point, polls showed Haley leading Trump by just a single digit.
The former U.N. ambassador placed third in Iowa and faces pressure to perform well in New Hampshire after rival Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis (R) withdrew just days before the nation's first primary. Was. At the time of the announcement, DeSantis endorsed Trump, leaving him as Trump's only viable challenger.
But polls in recent days have shown Haley facing a tough mountain to defeat Trump, according to an average of New Hampshire polls by Decision Desk Headquarters and The Hill. Trump has 51% and Haley 37%.
Trump has also been emboldened by his former rivals rallying around him. Just before the Iowa Republican caucuses, North Dakota Governor Doug Burgum (R) endorsed Trump. Sen. Tim Scott (RS.C.) and biotech entrepreneur Vivek Ramaswamy also endorsed him ahead of the Granite State primary.
Haley received only a few endorsements from former candidates, including former Rep. Will Hurd (R-Texas) and former Arkansas Gov. Asa Hutchinson (R-Texas).
Trump's victory in New Hampshire raises questions about whether Haley will continue her general election challenge in her home state of South Carolina. Both victories confirm Trump's dominance within the party and make it nearly impossible for Haley to dominate in the upcoming early voting nomination race.
However, Haley's campaign indicated before the New Hampshire primary that she would contest in South Carolina. AdImpact will be notified on Monday Her campaign has booked ads in the Palmetto State, which she says will run starting Thursday.
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