Leading up to Super Tuesday, many supporters of Nikki Haley viewed her campaign as their last chance for a new generation of leadership within the Republican Party. They were drawn to her promise of easily defeating President Biden in the general election.
However, following a series of resounding defeats on Super Tuesday, where Haley only managed to win Vermont, she announced her withdrawal from the race.
This development has left her supporters wondering where to turn next, especially now that Donald Trump has cleared his path to becoming the Republican nominee without facing any major opponents.
Nikki Haley (Credits: WZZM 13)
Recent polls by Quinnipiac University indicate that approximately half of Haley’s Republican supporters would now vote for Trump, while 37 percent would vote for Biden. Twelve percent remain undecided, plan to abstain, or are considering voting for another candidate.
During her campaign, Haley positioned herself as the most vocal opponent of Trump within the Republican Party, a stance that appealed to many of her supporters.
However, some of her staunchest backers have stated that they will support whoever the Republican nominee is, indicating a willingness to back Trump despite their previous support for Haley.
Others are grappling with their decision for the upcoming general election, uncertain about their place in the GOP under Trump’s leadership.
The Washington Post interviewed nearly 40 Haley supporters in four Super Tuesday states to gauge their sentiments about her candidacy and their voting intentions in a potential Biden-Trump rematch. Many expressed disappointment and frustration at the prospect of choosing between the two candidates.
