Nikki Haley, the former governor of South Carolina and a key figure in affluent conservative circles, had garnered significant support from GOP donors.
Yet, after stumbles in DeSantis’ campaign, some of these voters have returned to Trump’s camp, contributing to the complexities of the primary race.
While Haley is expected to perform well in Iowa counties populated with college graduates and the upcoming New Hampshire primary, Trump’s support spans across every demographic within the party.
This widespread appeal poses challenges for Haley, as GOP college graduates, in particular, have not abandoned their allegiance to the former president.
By the Numbers
Iowa GOP operative David Kochel sheds light on this phenomenon, stating, “These are Fox News viewers who are coming back around to him. These voters are smart enough to see the writing on the wall that Trump is going to win and essentially want to get this over with and send him off to battle Biden.”
Examining the numbers further underscores the narrative of this shift.
