DeSantis Dropout and Haley’s Chance by Benjamin Schoonmaker
As of early last week, four Republican presidential candidates had a foreseeable chance to win their party’s nomination. Everything has since changed. Two of those candidates have dropped out, dramatically narrowing the odds and possibilities for the party.
Former President Donald Trump won the Iowa Caucus by a huge margin, which wasn’t much of a surprise or upset for most voters or political experts. Presidential candidate Chris Christie dropped out right before the Iowa Caucus, endorsing Trump in the announcement. Presidential candidate Vivek Rashaswamy suspended his campaign immediately after getting 4th place in the Iowa Caucus, also giving Trump his support.
Candidate Ron DeSantis took a devastating hit from the results, but had not given up upon them. DeSantis dedicated a huge amount of his campaign resources to Iowa, an essential state in the Republican primary due to it being the first state to hold its caucus voting for the primary. Disappointed and running low on campaign funds, people were questioning his next move. Many thought he would’ve at the least waited for the New Hampshire Caucus results, as hope had not been completely lost yet. On the contrary, DeSantis suddenly announced that he was suspending his campaign and giving his endorsement to Trump.
All of the contenders to oppose Trump in the Republican primary endgame succumbed to the former president’s domination with the exception of one: presidential candidate Nikki Haley. Haley placed third in the Iowa Caucus, just under DeSantis, both who were dwarfed by Trump’s 51% of the votes.
News of the DeSantis dropout has left many Republican voters in disbelief. Senator Joe Manchin commented on the Republican primary, saying that he could not believe that so many Republican candidates dropped out and endorsed Trump. Manchin recognizes that the majority of the county does not want to see another Trump vs. Biden faceoff, and that the Republican primary is the only tangible course to prevent that.
Republican voters care a great deal about the primary this election, a number who would consider voting for Biden if Trump won the Republican party nomination. SInce DeSantis left the race, Haley’s campaign has been boosted by voter support and increased funding. How the New Hampshire Caucus goes is crucial for Haley’s campaign.
Nikki Haley appears to be the last hope for conservatives who do not want Trump to be in office again. Skeptics, optimists, conservatives, and liberals alike can agree that attention will be on the New Hampshire Caucus.
Former President Donald Trump won the Iowa Caucus by a huge margin, which wasn’t much of a surprise or upset for most voters or political experts. Presidential candidate Chris Christie dropped out right before the Iowa Caucus, endorsing Trump in the announcement. Presidential candidate Vivek Rashaswamy suspended his campaign immediately after getting 4th place in the Iowa Caucus, also giving Trump his support.
Candidate Ron DeSantis took a devastating hit from the results, but had not given up upon them. DeSantis dedicated a huge amount of his campaign resources to Iowa, an essential state in the Republican primary due to it being the first state to hold its caucus voting for the primary. Disappointed and running low on campaign funds, people were questioning his next move. Many thought he would’ve at the least waited for the New Hampshire Caucus results, as hope had not been completely lost yet. On the contrary, DeSantis suddenly announced that he was suspending his campaign and giving his endorsement to Trump.
All of the contenders to oppose Trump in the Republican primary endgame succumbed to the former president’s domination with the exception of one: presidential candidate Nikki Haley. Haley placed third in the Iowa Caucus, just under DeSantis, both who were dwarfed by Trump’s 51% of the votes.
News of the DeSantis dropout has left many Republican voters in disbelief. Senator Joe Manchin commented on the Republican primary, saying that he could not believe that so many Republican candidates dropped out and endorsed Trump. Manchin recognizes that the majority of the county does not want to see another Trump vs. Biden faceoff, and that the Republican primary is the only tangible course to prevent that.
Republican voters care a great deal about the primary this election, a number who would consider voting for Biden if Trump won the Republican party nomination. SInce DeSantis left the race, Haley’s campaign has been boosted by voter support and increased funding. How the New Hampshire Caucus goes is crucial for Haley’s campaign.
Nikki Haley appears to be the last hope for conservatives who do not want Trump to be in office again. Skeptics, optimists, conservatives, and liberals alike can agree that attention will be on the New Hampshire Caucus.