Haley responds to Trump’s claim that she may drop out following the New Hampshire primary: I don’t do what he tells me to do.
Nikki Haley responds to inquiries about possible political “obituaries” for her.
Hampton, New Hampshire – Nikki Haley, the former governor of South Carolina, asserts that she does not follow orders from the previous president.
Haley, the former two-term governor of South Carolina who later served as the Trump administration’s U.N. ambassador, said to Fox News and other news outlets, “I don’t do what he tells me to do,” while fielding questions from reporters outside a polling place in a seaside town in New Hampshire on Tuesday morning.
After trouncing Haley and Florida Governor Ron DeSantis in Iowa’s low-turnout presidential caucuses one week prior, Trump headed into Tuesday’s GOP presidential primary in New Hampshire with a commanding double-digit lead over Haley in the final public opinion polls.
DeSantis withdrew from the campaign on Sunday and endorsed Trump, finishing far behind in the New Hampshire polls.
During a Laconia primary eve event, the former president stated, “We started off with 13 [GOP White House candidates], and now we’re down to two people.”
He pointed at Haley and said, “And I think one person will be gone probably tomorrow.”
Haley shot back at questions from reporters about what proportion of the vote she needed to win in New Hampshire in order to move on to South Carolina, her home state and site of the upcoming, significant GOP presidential primary on February 24. She stated, “We’ll know strong when the numbers come in.” It differs from a certain figure. I don’t go there and think, “This number is essential.” That number is essential to me.”
“And I’m not going to talk about an obituary just because y’all think we have to talk about it,” she stated to reporters. “I’m going to talk about how we should run the tape in order to save our country. I’m a combatant. I put a lot of effort into my work. I also do it because I adore this nation. And we will continue to battle until the very last vote is closed. After that, we’re traveling to South Carolina, my favorite state. And we will present the argument there as well.”
On Wednesday, the same day the campaign will begin a $4 million statewide ad blitz, Haley will host a sizable event in her hometown of Charleston, South Carolina, according to campaign manager Betsy Ankney, who spoke with media on Saturday.
Additionally, the campaign said to Fox News on Tuesday morning that since DeSantis’ Sunday afternoon campaign suspension, they have raised $1.5 million in donations.
“We have booked the advertisement, and we are headed to South Carolina. Haley repeated on Tuesday, “We’re there.” It’s always been a marathon, this. Never has it been a sprint. In Iowa, we wanted to be formidable. We wish to surpass that power in New Hampshire. We will surpass that strength in South Carolina. The tape is being played.”
On Wednesday, the same day the campaign will begin a $4 million statewide ad blitz, Haley will host a sizable event in her hometown of Charleston, South Carolina, according to campaign manager Betsy Ankney, who spoke with media on Saturday.
Additionally, the campaign said to Fox News on Tuesday morning that since DeSantis’ Sunday afternoon campaign suspension, they have raised $1.5 million in donations.
“We have booked the advertisement, and we are headed to South Carolina. Haley repeated on Tuesday, “We’re there.” It’s always been a marathon, this. Never has it been a sprint. In Iowa, we wanted to be formidable. We wish to surpass that power in New Hampshire. We will surpass that strength in South Carolina. The tape is being played.”
“I think we’re going to have the same kind of result here as we did last week in Iowa,” Trump said to fans during a rally in Rochester, New Hampshire, on Sunday night, predicting yet another significant victory on Tuesday.
But New Hampshire, where independent voters, who account for around 40% of the electorate, have traditionally been crucial in the state’s historic presidential primary and can cast ballots in either major party’s campaign, could prove to be a bountiful field for Haley.
According to the most recent polls, Trump is leading among Republicans who have registered, while Haley is leading among independents. But the number of Republicans voting in Tuesday’s GOP primary is probably higher than that of independents.
Tuesday’s predicted record voter turnout may be aided by moderating temperatures.
Top surrogate and advisor to Haley in the state, Republican Governor Chris Sununu of New Hampshire, told Fox News that “the Secretary of State has predicted a record turnout.” Therefore, I don’t think it would be possible to ask for more.”
He did, however, draw attention to “the amount of people who are saying, ‘Hey, I’m coming out, even though I’ve never voted in a primary before.’” That’s quite encouraging. And that’s not just a fantastic indication of Nikki’s abilities. That’s quite encouraging for New Hampshire. It’s excellent evidence of voter turnout. Everyone desires to become engaged.
