South Carolina Republican Presidential Primary
Former President Donald Trump wins South Carolina Republican presidential primary, beating Nikki Haley in her home state, consolidating his path to third straight GOP nomination. Haley facing pressure to leave race but vows to stay. Trump and Biden rematch increasingly likely. Trump dominant across state, even leading in Lexington County, despite Haley's campaign efforts.
Key Points
- Trump wins South Carolina Republican primary, adding to previous wins in other states
- Haley vows to stay in the race despite defeat in her home state
- Trump and Biden rematch becoming increasingly likely
- Republican winner in South Carolina historically becomes party's nominee
Pros
- Donald Trump's victory further solidifies his path to a third straight GOP nomination
- Historically, the Republican winner in South Carolina has gone on to be the party's nominee
Cons
- Nikki Haley is facing pressure to leave the race after losing in her home state
- Haley's campaign efforts were unable to dent Trump's momentum