Haley claims she is no longer constrained by the GOP commitment that said she had to back the final nominee.
Nearly all of the main candidates—aside from the front-runner, Donald Trump—signed the commitment, which the Republican National Committee had made mandatory for all candidates.
Haley, Trump’s only significant rival for the nomination, responded, “No,” when asked if she felt obligated to keep her word during an interview on NBC’s “Meet the Press.” I believe I will decide whatever I want to.”
“The RNC is not the same RNC” as it was during the debates, she declared. Additionally, she insisted that during her tenure as U.N. ambassador, she had consistently expressed her “serious concerns” about Trump.
The RNC is undergoing a significant transition as its chair, Ronn McDaniel, is expected to step down on Friday. Shortly after the 2016 election, Trump personally selected her to head the RNC, but he is now ready to appoint supporters to the position. He has declared that he would prefer seasoned operator Michael Whatley of the North Carolina GOP to succeed McDaniel. Lara Trump, Trump’s daughter-in-law, has also been chosen to take on the role of co-chair of the committee.
Haley downplayed speculation that she would eventually drop out and support Trump.My current concern is how to reach as many votes as possible. “How can we win?” she exclaimed. “I want Americans to realize that this isn’t the only way to live. There is still hope. We can accomplish this with an eight-year veteran who is able to maintain focus on the end goal rather than the baggage and negativity we currently carry.
Trump advanced in his quest for the nomination on Saturday, taking first place in the Iowa and Missouri caucuses and gaining all of the party’s delegates at the Michigan convention.Currently, Trump has 244 votes, while Haley has 24. For a candidate to win the nomination, they must obtain 1,215 delegates.
Sunday in the District of Columbia was the next item on the Republican calendar. Super Tuesday, which takes place two days later, will see 16 states host primaries. This will be the biggest voting day of the year not counting the election in November. Days later, Trump is expected to secure the nomination.
As I’ve always stated, there must be competition in this. I’m going to keep fighting as long as we’re competitive and proving that there’s a place for us,” Haley declared.
Following her lackluster performance on Super Tuesday, Nikki Haley announced her withdrawal from the 2024 presidential election, using a term that would seem inconsistent with the announcement’s finality.
The former governor of South Carolina and ambassador to the United Nations announced she was putting her campaign on hold. Not finishing, not coming to a close, not coming to a conclusion, not pausing.
“I am overwhelmed by the amount of support we have received from all around this wonderful nation,” she remarked. “However, it is now appropriate to halt my campaign.”Haley is by no means the first person to seek public office. Candidates do this for many reasons. And money plays a large part in one of the major ones.
A candidate who has officially filed to run for office does so until after the election, according to federal election law. However, a candidate indicates to funders—both devoted supporters and those endorsing their opponents—that they are moving on to the next stage of their campaign when they announce that they are “suspending” it. Following an intense campaign, it frequently entails paying off outstanding debt.
However, the phrase “suspend” also respects one of the oldest political tenets: never rule something out and never close a door. Especially this year, when the only Republican nominee still in the race, Donald Trump, faces ninety-one criminal accusations, there might be merit to using that expression. Haley could “unsuspend” her campaign just as quickly if Trump is found guilty.