SOUTH CAROLINA PRIMARY ELECTION
VP Kamala Harris top choice to replace Biden in election race if he steps aside: Sources
Vice President Kamala Harris is seen as the top alternative if President Joe Biden decides not to seek reelection, according to senior sources within the Biden campaign, White House, and Democratic National Committee. Despite concerns over Biden's recent debate performance and calls for his aides to resign, Harris remains the leading candidate due to her name recognition, polling strength, and support within the party.
Biden wins Democratic primaries in New Jersey, Washington in some of 2024's last contests
The former president was on the ballot in Republican contests in Montana, New Jersey and New Mexico. Biden, the presumptive Democratic nominee, competed in the same states, plus the primary in Washington and one in South Dakota. Republicans in DC held a party-run primary in March. South Dakota cancelled its GOP presidential primary because Trump was uncontested.
How 2024 Lok Sabha election is more about "todega toh Modi hi" than "aayega toh Modi hi"
If exit poll predictions hold true, the Modi-led BJP is poised to extend its influence from the north to the southern tip of India, marking a new era of BJP dominance across India's political landscape. Despite whispers of anti-incumbency and an 'united' opposition, Prime Minister Narendra Modi is on the verge of becoming only the second PM to secure three consecutive terms after India's first PM Jawahar Lal Nehru.
Biden, Trump win Kentucky, Oregon primaries as presidential nominating season nears its end
Biden has faced protest votes over his handling of the Israel-Hamas war while Trump is still seeing thousands of people voting for long-vanquished rival Nikki Haley.
Nikki Haley: UN ambassador, governor but not president
Nikki Haley, the former governor of South Carolina, is expected to suspend her presidential campaign after a series of losses in the US primary season, including defeats to Trump in almost all 15 state contests on "Super Tuesday." Haley, who was little known outside her native South Carolina, used her high-profile UN post to cultivate an image as a plain-speaking conservative. Speculation about Haley's presidential ambitions had been building since she left Trump's cabinet in 2018.
What to know about Super Tuesday and why it matters
Super Tuesday is traditionally the biggest day nationwide for primary elections and caucuses before the actual Election Day in November. Until now, only one or two states have held primaries or caucuses on the same day.
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Biden and Trump sweep Super Tuesday primaries; put pressure on Haley to end her campaign
After Super Tuesday's election results, Trump, 77, is hoping to establish a commanding lead in the delegate count and vanquish his only Republican opponent, Haley. Seeking his re-election, Biden, 81, swept almost all the Democratic primary states.
Voters focused on immigration in Super Tuesday's Republican primaries- Exit polls
Exit polls conducted by Edison Research on Tuesday indicate that voters in North Carolina, Virginia, and California showed a strong interest in immigration during the Republican presidential primary contests. More results will be available once additional responses are collected for the Super Tuesday exit polls.
Nikki Haley wins the District of Columbia's Republican primary and gets her first 2024 victory
Despite her early losses, Haley has said she would remain in the race at least through those contests, although she has declined to name any primary she felt confident she would win. Following last week's loss in her home state of South Carolina, Haley remained adamant that voters in the places that followed deserved an alternative to Trump despite his dominance thus far in the campaign.
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.
Off to Michigan, Nikki Haley is staying in the race despite Donald Trump's easy primary win in South Carolina
With his win Saturday in the first-in-the South contest, Trump has now swept every primary or caucus on the GOP early-season calendar that awards delegates. His performances have left little maneuvering room for Haley, his former U.N. ambassador.
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.
Key takeaways from Trump's big win over Haley in South Carolina
At campaign events, Haley has argued that she, too, takes a hard line on immigration, but Republicans don't seem to be buying it. Trump's campaign this week released a TV ad titled "Weakness" that claimed Haley opposed Trump's so-called Muslim "travel ban" during his administration and questioned the need for a wall along the U.S. border with Mexico.
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.
Trump mocks Nikki Haley for absence of her military husband; Indian-American hits back
Former US President Donald Trump has mocked his Republican rival Nikki Haley over the absence of her husband, Major Michael Haley, who is deployed overseas. Haley, a commissioned officer with the South Carolina National Guard, is currently on a year-long deployment with the 218th Maneuver Enhancement Bridge, providing support in the Horn of Africa.
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.
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.
Indian-American Nikki Haley casts Trump and Biden as 'Grumpy Old Men'
In a reference to the 1993 movie Grumpy Old Men, starring Jack Lemmon and Walter Matthau, Haley posted an image on X, formerly Twitter, replacing the actors' faces in a version of the movie poster with the faces of Biden and Trump.
Biden returns to South Carolina to show his determination to win back Black voters in 2024
Joe Biden is campaigning in South Carolina to secure his prospects in the state's Democratic primary and win back Black voters. Concerns arise as approval among Black adults for Biden has dropped from 86% to 50%, and support for Republican candidates has slightly increased among Black voters.
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.
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.
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