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Biden primary win in Michigan overshadowed by Gaza protest vote
US President Joe Biden won the Michigan presidential primary, though faced protest votes from Arab Americans over his handling of the Gaza conflict. Biden's victory was expected, but a significant number of Democrats voted "uncommitted" to criticize his support for Israel. This protest, led by activists like Rashida Tlaib, aimed to pressure Biden to back an immediate ceasefire. Despite these votes, Biden's nomination was secure. Meanwhile, Donald Trump easily won the Republican primary in Michigan, continuing his strong showing in early voting states.
Months after backing Nikki Haley, Koch Network suspends support for her campaign
Americans for Prosperity Action, the political network created by the Koch brothers, has announced the suspension of its support for Nikki Haley in the presidential primary after her recent defeat in South Carolina. The group, which had spent tens of millions of dollars to boost Haley, will now focus on House and Senate races, expressing concerns about the political impact of a potential Donald Trump nomination.
How Trump defeated Nikki Haley in her home state of South Carolina
Donald Trump's decisive victory over Nikki Haley in South Carolina's Republican primary was the culmination of a calculated effort by Trump's campaign to neutralize her threat. Despite Haley's popularity as a two-term governor, Trump strategically secured endorsements from numerous South Carolina officials, signaling Haley's lack of viability in the state. The endorsements, totaling 158 by Jan. 24, contrasted starkly with Haley's meager support.
"I'm woman of my word": Nikki Haley vows to remain in race despite Trump's projected win in South Carolina primary election
Nikki Haley vows to continue presidential bid despite projected loss in South Carolina GOP primary. She criticizes Trump, saying he can't beat Biden. Haley emphasizes the need for voters to have a choice, not a one-candidate election. She expresses love for South Carolina and recalls special moment voting with her mother. Trump, in his victory remarks, doesn't mention Haley but thanks family and endorses candidates for RNC positions.
Trump wins South Carolina, easily beating Haley in her home state and closing in on GOP nomination
Donald Trump's victory in South Carolina's Republican primary, defeating former U.N. Ambassador Nikki Haley, strengthens his bid for a third GOP nomination. Trump has won all key contests for Republican delegates, including Iowa, New Hampshire, Nevada, and the U.S. Virgin Islands. Haley's loss raises pressure to exit the race, as Trump's dominance hints at a potential rematch with President Joe Biden. Trump's triumph reflects strong Republican unity, with South Carolina historically a reliable predictor of the party's nominee. Haley's future in the race remains uncertain against Trump's momentum.
Joe Biden wins South Carolina's Democratic primary as he gears up for his reelection bid
Biden on Saturday defeated the other long-shot Democrats on South Carolina’s ballot, including Minnesota Rep. Dean Phillips and author Marianne Williamson. His reelection campaign invested heavily in driving up turnout in what it saw as a test drive of its efforts to mobilize Black voters, a key Democratic bloc central to Biden's chances in a likely November rematch against former President Donald Trump.
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Biden looks for a big win in South Carolina's Democratic primary after pushing for state to go first
Biden pushed for South Carolina to go first followed three days later by Nevada. The new calendar also moves the Democratic primary of Michigan, a large and diverse swing state, to February 27, before the expansive field of states voting on March 5, known as Super Tuesday.
Donald Trump to testify in Jean Carroll defamation trial on Thursday, Manhattan court jury to decide how much he must pay
The Manhattan court jury will decide on Thursday whether Donald Trump owes more to Carroll than the $5 million awarded to her last spring by another jury. The earlier jury concluded Trump sexually abused Caroll but did not rape her in the dressing room of a luxury Manhattan department store in the spring of 1996.
Unexpected marriage proposal from Trump supporter takes center stage at Nikki Haley's rally
At a New Hampshire rally, Nikki Haley, former South Carolina Governor and Republican presidential candidate, experienced an unexpected twist when a pro-Trump supporter jokingly proposed to her. The light-hearted moment, marked by Haley's witty response at the Artisan Hotel in Salem, became a viral sensation on social media. Despite trailing Trump in the primary, Haley's resilience and the internet's buzzing reactions underscore the unpredictable dynamics of the GOP race as it heads to her home state, South Carolina.
Nikki Haley says making Trump the Republican candidate is a 'Biden win'
"The worst kept secret in politics is how badly the Democrats want to run against Donald Trump," she told a watch party in New Hampshire after US networks projected she would lose the primary. "A Trump nomination is a Biden win," she said.
Nikki Haley defies Trump's call to exit race, says, "I don't do what he tells me to do"
In a determined stance, Republican presidential candidate Nikki Haley asserted her commitment to staying in the race beyond the New Hampshire primary, despite former President Donald Trump's suggestion that she might be hindering his nomination prospects, CNN reported.
Donald Trump wins New Hampshire primary as rematch with Biden appears increasingly likely
Donald Trump's win in the New Hampshire primary strengthens his position as the Republican presidential nominee and increases the likelihood of a rematch with President Joe Biden. Former UN Ambassador Nikki Haley, who invested significant resources into winning the state, was the last major challenger in the race after Ron DeSantis dropped out.
Joe Biden wins write-in vote in New Hampshire
The victory for the incumbent president was the end product of a fervent write-in campaign orchestrated by New Hampshire Democrats, who were troubled by the national party's decision to send the state's first-in-the-nation primary election to more diverse South Carolina.
US: Fake robocall of Joe Biden urges voters not to vote at New Hampshire primary
Ahead of the New Hampshire primary, a 'fake' robocall featuring an AI-generated voice resembling Joe Biden urged residents not to vote and save their vote for the November elections. The call targeted New Hampshire and Boston, with an estimated 5,000 to 25,000 fraudulent calls made. Despite Biden's name not appearing on the ballot due to a dispute, there is an organized effort to write in his name. The Biden campaign and Write-In Biden group denounced the call as disinformation and are taking action. The call used spoofing to obscure the caller's true identity.
Ron DeSantis ends 2024 campaign, endorses Trump over Haley as New Hampshire vote looms
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis ends presidential campaign, endorses Donald Trump before New Hampshire primary. DeSantis' departure leaves Nikki Haley as Trump's last remaining challenger. Majority of DeSantis supporters likely to switch allegiance to Trump. Trump holds lead over Haley in New Hampshire and South Carolina. DeSantis' exit unlikely to change campaign dynamics. Haley sharpens attacks on Trump. DeSantis' decline due to flawed campaign strategy and Trump's popularity. DeSantis' late entry, glitch-filled campaign launch, and mismanagement of funds contributed to downfall.
Can Donald Trump be stopped? That and more key questions heading into the New Hampshire primary
A Haley victory would usher in a more competitive phase of a primary that Trump has so far dominated. A Trump win, however, could create a sense of inevitability around the prospect that he could become the GOP nominee for the third consecutive time.
Nikki Haley's last push in New Hampshire as Trump steps up verbal attacks
Haley, who served as US ambassador to the UN under Trump, has hit back at her former boss following his Iowa caucuses victory last Monday in a bid to thwart his momentum and pitch herself as the best alternative to face Democratic President Joe Biden in November's general election.
It's Haley vs Trump in New Hampshire as Ron DeSantis withdraws from next primary
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis signals a shift in strategy, bypassing the New Hampshire primary and focusing on South Carolina, setting up a direct contest between former President Donald Trump and Nikki Haley. Recent polls show Trump and Haley tied in New Hampshire, making it a crucial battleground. DeSantis, who secured second place in the Iowa caucus, moves resources to South Carolina, where Haley served as governor. New Hampshire Governor Chris Sununu endorses Haley, emphasizing the primary as a two-person race between her and Trump.
Not interested in being vice president: Indian-American presidential candidate Nikki Haley
Indian-American senior Republican Party leader Nikki Haley asserts she is running for US president and not interested in being vice president. Former president Donald Trump maintains a lead over Haley in the Republican race for the November 2024 elections.
Republican presidential primary going to be two-person race, says Nikki Haley
Haley's remarks came on the eve of the Iowa caucuses on Monday, that formally kicks off the beginning of the long process by which the Republicans and Democrats choose their nominees for the presidential election. Trump, 77, served as the US president from 2017 to 2021 and is seeking his second term. The former president, a front-runner among the Republican Party candidates, maintains a sizable lead over his nearest rival, Haley, 51, the former US Ambassador to the United Nations during the Trump Administration.
Chris Christie says he's dropping out of the Republican presidential race before the Iowa caucuses
Former New Jersey Governor Chris Christie has suspended his Republican presidential bid, days before Iowa's caucuses, aiming to disrupt Donald Trump's path to the nomination. While Christie previously vowed to stay in the race, he acknowledged that there wasn't a path to winning the nomination. Christie had positioned himself as a fierce critic of Trump, targeting the former president's criminal investigations and arguing that Trump would lose in a rematch with President Joe Biden. The move follows a recent surge for former U.N. Ambassador Nikki Haley in New Hampshire polls.
Nikki Haley: Asked what caused the Civil War, presidential candidate gives a surprising answer
Nikki Haley, the former South Carolina governor and ex-UN ambassador, faces scrutiny in New Hampshire over her Civil War stance, prompting a humorous exchange with a voter and drawing attention from Democrats, including President Joe Biden, on social media. As she sets on a series of engagements in the Granite State, Haley goes through a complex history involving the Confederacy and slavery, revealing a nuanced perspective on the Civil War.
Nikki Haley will launch a USD 10M ad campaign to try to overtake Ron DeSantis in the GOP primary
Haley's planned investment, as of now, is more than five times larger than DeSantis' current advertising reserves for the same time period, according to the media tracking firm AdImpact.
Donald Trump compares himself to Nelson Mandela and rails against Joe Biden after filing for New Hampshire primary
He focused much of his dark and at times profane speech on the criminal and civil cases against him, at one point suggesting he would go to prison like the former South African president who spent 27 years in prison for opposing South Africa's apartheid system and was awarded a Nobel Peace Prize.
Donald Trump is dominating the GOP primary and settling into a new role: Defendant
Donald Trump, the former US President, is currently facing a civil fraud trial in Manhattan where he is accused of inflating his net worth and asset values. While Trump is often subdued in the courtroom, he uses appearances outside to spin the proceedings in his favor and shape public perception. This strategy has energized his supporters and filled his campaign coffers, but it also tests the limits of his ability to bend political and legal realities.
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