Conservative Group Pulls Funding for Nikki Haley's Presidential Campaign
Conservative group AFP Action pulls funding for Nikki Haley's presidential campaign, despite her loss in South Carolina. Haley vows to continue fighting for the 70% of Americans who don't want a Trump-Biden rematch.
Key Points
- AFP Action senior adviser Emily Seidel states they do not believe additional funding will widen Haley's path to victory
- Haley receives major grassroots and organizational boost from AFP Action's initial support
- Despite pressure to exit the race, Haley travels to Michigan ahead of the state's primary
- Haley insists on continuing her campaign, despite growing pressure to withdraw
Pros
- Haley demonstrates staying power by raising $1 million from grassroots supporters alone
- Haley vows to continue fighting for conservative beliefs and against a Trump-Biden rematch
Cons
- AFP Action, funded by the Koch Brothers, pulls funding for Haley's campaign
- Former President Trump's victories leave little room for Haley to succeed