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Nikki Haley is dropping out of the presidential race on Wednesday. Haley plans to deliver remarks around 10:00 EST (15:00 GMT) announcing she is suspending her presidential bid.
It comes after Haley won only the state of Vermont among 15 states from Super Tuesday.
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Where did it all go wrong for Haley?
Nikki Haley’s campaign held a dual promise: first, the belief that there existed a sufficient number of Republicans disenchanted with Trump or exhausted by him within the party, providing an opportunity to surpass the front-runner. Second, Haley positioned herself as the candidate capable of uniting this coalition.
Her accuracy in assessing the latter proved evident. Despite the initial skepticism and challenging odds when she declared her candidacy, the former South Carolina governor adeptly employed retail politics and unwavering discipline to emerge as Trump’s final viable alternative.
On the campaign trail, voters consistently expressed admiration for Haley’s apparent intelligence, her mastery of foreign policy, and, most notably, her tone.
However, Haley encountered the same obstacle as her predecessors—the first aspect of her promise: defeating Trump.
Her withdrawal substantiates what many anticipated—the barrier for any candidate, excluding the former president, is insurmountably low when attempting to overcome his fervent and enthusiastic support base.
Haley’s suspension comes after poor primary performance
Haley’s suspension comes on the heels of a lackluster primary performance. Her decision to exit the presidential race was prompted by a series of defeats against Donald Trump in the Republican primary contests.
Throughout her campaign, Haley secured victories in only two primaries, notably in Washington DC, with a surprise win in Vermont occurring recently.
While initially refraining from directly criticizing Trump, Haley adopted a more confrontational approach in recent weeks, asserting that he was “unhinged” and unfit for office.
Reports suggest that she is unlikely to endorse Trump and will instead encourage him to appeal to her voter base.
Biden-Trump rematch is now almost certain
A replay of the 2020 US presidential election appears increasingly likely.
Following Haley’s anticipated withdrawal from the race, Donald Trump is poised to become the sole Republican contender for the presidency. This sets the stage for a showdown against the incumbent, President Joe Biden, in a race where overall public sentiment, as indicated by polls, seems unfavorable.
Surveys reveal a majority of voters expressing reservations about both Biden and Trump seeking re-election. Concerns include Biden’s age, at 81, and Trump’s numerous criminal indictments.
