Former President Trump and former UN Ambassador Nikki Haley are engaged in a personal primary race, with Haley trailing Trump by double digits. Despite calls to drop out and unify the party, Haley remains defiant and focused on winning in the general election. Haley's emotional speech about her husband and direct attacks against Trump signal a bitter phase in the primary. Trump leads in polls, but Haley is staying in the race with a significant ad buy and strong support from allies and donors.
Key Points
Haley remains defiant despite trailing Trump by double digits.
Trump and his allies want Haley to drop out to unify the party.
Haley believes she can win in the general election.
Haley's emotional speech about her husband garnered support.
Haley is backed by allies and donors in her decision to stay in the race.
Pros
Haley remains focused on winning in the general election.
Haley's emotional speech resonated with supporters and donors.
Haley is staying in the race with a significant ad buy.
Cons
Haley is trailing Trump by double digits in polls.
Calls for Haley to drop out and unify the party are increasing.
Trump leads in polls and is focused on general election mode.