In a recent development, Nikki Haley's campaign team has signaled their intent to remain in the race for the Republican nomination beyond Super Tuesday.
This was demonstrated by their announcement of a seven-figure advertisement purchase in multiple states.
Haley's campaign manager, Betsy Ankney, acknowledged the uphill battle they face during a call with reporters. "We know that the math is challenging, but this has never just been about who can win a Republican primary," Ankney stated, as reported by NPR. "This battle is about who can win in November, defeat the Democrats and finally get our country back on track."
The former ambassador is up against former President Donald Trump, who currently leads the polls in Haley's home state of South Carolina. Haley aims to demonstrate her viability with a competitive finish, despite Trump's significant double-digit lead in pre-primary polls.
Haley has been resolute in her determination to stay in the race, regardless of the outcome of the South Carolina primary. "I refuse to quit," she declared, adding, "on Sunday, Ill still be running for president. Im not going anywhere."
In a separate interview with NPR, Haley reiterated her concerns about Trump's presidency, arguing that he brought "chaos" and "division." She also expressed her apprehensions about Joe Biden as president, stating that her concerns about Biden were even more significant.
Haley's campaign has attracted substantial financial support, with approximately 5,200 donors who previously backed President Biden in the 2020 election now supporting her. This includes over 1,600 donors who contributed more than $500,000 to Biden's campaign, as reported by Politico.
The campaign has also highlighted the significant number of "large dollar" donations of $200 or more from over 55,000 individuals in January alone. Additionally, Haley has managed to attract more than 10,000 donors who previously supported Trump in 2020.
Haley's determination to stay in the race has drawn the ire of the Trump campaign. A memo from Trump's team predicted an "akicking in the making in South Carolina" and suggested that "the end is near" for Haley's campaign.
Lara Trump, former President Trump's daughter-in-law, criticized Haley in an interview with Fox News Digital. She questioned Haley's decision to stay in the race despite the apparent lack of a viable path to the nomination. Lara Trump also speculated that Haley might be banking on Trump's legal troubles to impede his campaign.
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