2024 South Carolina Republican Primary

SOURCE www.nasdaq.com
Donald Trump is expected to win the South Carolina Republican primary, with his main challenger Nikki Haley unlikely to secure a victory. Haley plans to continue her campaign despite the odds.

Key Points

  • Trump leading in polls by 30 percentage points
  • Haley unlikely to end her campaign even with a potential loss in South Carolina
  • Trump already being treated as the Republican nominee by President Biden

Pros

  • Trump is favored to win the primary
  • Open primary system may benefit Haley with independent and Democratic voter turnout

Cons

  • Haley faces an uphill battle against Trump
  • Trump has a significant lead in national opinion polls