South Carolina GOP Presidential Primary
Former President Donald Trump wins South Carolina GOP presidential primary, putting him in position to potentially clinch nomination within the next month despite criminal charges and civil penalties. Defeat for former South Carolina Gov. Nikki Haley. Trump leads in exit polling and earliest results, indicating a possible clean sweep of delegates.
Key Points
- Trump's victory in South Carolina GOP primary despite criminal charges and civil penalties.
- Exit polling shows Trump leading in both degree and non-degree holding Republican voters.
- Haley faces challenges in convincing voters of her ability to beat President Joe Biden in the fall.
Pros
- Trump's resounding victory puts him on track to potentially clinch the GOP nomination within the next month.
- Exit polling and earliest results suggest Trump could pull off a clean sweep of delegates in South Carolina.
- Trump's dominance among primary voters without degrees indicates strong support in the state.
Cons
- Defeat for former South Carolina Gov. Nikki Haley in her home state.
- Haley faces a steep hill to climb with voters preferring Trump's physical and mental strength for the presidency.
- Haley's loss in South Carolina GOP primary could impact her future in the race.