So far, the former president has ducked every single GOP debate. There is no sign that he plans to participate in a one-on-one showdown against Haley.
Americans have been very clear: they’re done carrying the baggage for two 80-year-old politicians of the past. They’re ready for conservative results. pic.twitter.com/hqC5t4UNtD
— Nikki Haley (@NikkiHaley) January 16, 2024
This morning, Haley also appeared on Fox News, stressing that Americans are ready to move beyond another Biden vs. Trump showdown. Throughout the former UN ambassador’s presidential run, she’s consistently underscored the need for a new generation of conservative leadership to emerge.
The race narrows further
Within the past 24 hours, Vivek Ramaswamy and Asa Hutchinson bowed out of the GOP primary, stating the Iowa caucuses didn’t pan out as either one of them anticipated. This means the race is now down to Haley, DeSantis, and Trump.
In New Hampshire, Gov. Sununu maintains the primary is a “two-person race,” with Haley and Trump being the only relevant candidates. The recent polling that shows both of these contenders tied with one another seems to support this point of view.