Republican Primary in District of Columbia
Nikki Haley wins Republican primary in District of Columbia, halting Trump's sweep, Trump sarcastically congratulates her, Haley campaigns as alternative to Trump with focus on deficit and electability, tends to perform better among moderate and independent-leaning voters.
Key Points
- Nikki Haley wins all 19 delegates at stake in D.C. primary
- Haley campaigns on deficit issues and electability against Trump
- Haley tends to attract moderate and independent-leaning voters
- Trump sarcastically congratulates Haley on victory
Pros
- Nikki Haley's victory halts Donald Trump's sweep of GOP contests
- Haley offers an alternative to Trump for voters in upcoming contests
- Haley performs better among moderate and independent-leaning voters
Cons
- Former President Donald Trump likely to pick up more delegates in Super Tuesday races
- Haley faces challenges in a heavily Democratic jurisdiction like Washington D.C.