Former President Trump won by a wide margin in the primary election in South Carolina, the home state of former United Nations Ambassador Haley, in the opposition Republican Party's selection of candidates for the fall U.S. presidential election.
While it seems that Trump's dominance will not change in the future, what are his true feelings?
And what are Mr. Haley's intentions as he remains determined to continue fighting?
I will explain.
(Presidential election coverage team)
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The Trump camp's stance is clear as it looks ahead to the general election
Haley camp hopes to turn the tide
What is Trump's true opinion amidst Trump's dominance?
Mr. Haley is determined to keep fighting.What are his thoughts?
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table of contents
The Trump camp's stance is clear as it looks ahead to the general election
Haley camp hopes to turn the tide
What is Trump's true opinion amidst Trump's dominance?
Mr. Haley is determined to keep fighting.What are his thoughts?
The Trump camp's stance is clear as it looks ahead to the general election
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What is the background to Trump's victory?
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In addition to her strong popularity among the Republican base, Ms. Haley has made careful preparations to expand her local support, including lobbying local legislators over a year ago, and has built a strong support system. I've been there before.
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How's the Trump campaign doing?
A.
When it was announced that his victory was certain, former President Trump took to the stage with state governors and members of Congress who had supported him and thanked them for their support during his campaign, calling them ``great friends.''
Trump did not mention Haley's name once in his speech, making it clear that he was already focused on the general election rather than the party's nomination contest.
Haley camp hopes to turn the tide
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Meanwhile, what's going on with Haley's camp?
A.
Speaking at the hotel, Haley emphasized his intention to continue campaigning.
It appears that he is hoping that Ichiru can turn the tide.
The venue was the most exciting we've seen for Haley's campaign, with one supporter excitedly saying that Haley is sure to become the first female president.
However, the defeat in his hometown, where he had served as governor for six years, was a huge blow, and the reality is that his chances of winning the party's nomination have become further distant.
What is Trump's true opinion amidst Trump's dominance?
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Mr. Trump won by a large margin in Mr. Haley's hometown, but is it likely that Mr. Trump's advantage will remain the same?
A. Yes.
Mr. Trump is already looking ahead to a showdown with Mr. Biden in the November general election.
Super Tuesday is coming up next month, when 15 of the 50 states will vote all at once, and it will be the biggest turning point in the contest for the party's nomination, but polls show Haley with an overwhelming lead. The competitive advantage does not change.
However, despite these circumstances, Trump appears to be growing frustrated with Haley's unwillingness to announce her withdrawal, and the fact that she did not mention Haley's name at all in her speech is a sign of this. Masu.
From Trump's point of view, it is true that he wants to get rid of Haley as soon as possible, while he wants to concentrate on the November general election, which will require a large amount of money, and the four criminal cases he has been indicted for. This can also be seen as the reason behind their unwillingness to engage head-on.
Mr. Haley is determined to keep fighting.What are his thoughts?
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Meanwhile, Haley remains poised to keep fighting.
What are your thoughts?
A.
One of the reasons why Ms. Haley continues to fight is that she plans to replace Mr. Trump in the event that he is unable to fight in the general election.
The aim is to secure as many delegates as possible in case Mr. Trump, who faces uncertainties in the run-up to the general election due to numerous court cases, drops out.
The other view is that the presidential election is not this year, but four years from now, in 2028.
Mr. Haley is only 52 years old.
By remaining in the election campaign for a long time, the party may be aiming to increase its exposure through the media and raise its awareness among the public.
However, the reason she is able to fight in this way is because large donors who believe that Trump cannot defeat President Biden are backing Haley and supporting her campaign financially.
I think Ms. Haley's future actions will depend on her campaign funds.
With Trump's dominance becoming even more apparent, the next focus for the Republican Party's candidate selection will be Super Tuesday, March 5, when primaries and caucuses will be held simultaneously in many states.