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Nikki Haley chose to withdraw from the primary election because she lost. Photo/Reuters
WASHINGTON – What does the end of Nikki Haley's campaign mean for Republicans? Although Haley criticized former President Donald Trump, she embraced many of his policies but failed to dislodge his supporters.
He expressed concern about his age. His mental condition. His leadership capacity when faced with 91 criminal charges.
However, former UN Ambassador Nikki Haley could not defeat former President Donald Trump in the race for the presidency of the United States. On Wednesday, he announced that he was suspending his campaign, paving the way for Trump to accept the Republican nomination.
5 Benefits for Donald Trump with Nikki Haley Withdrawing from Republican Party Fight
1. Trump Will Dominate the Republican Party
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But analysts say his long-term candidacy reflects how powerful Trump's influence is on the party. However, his campaign echoed the concerns of some Republicans.
“There is concern among Republican Party elites that Trump comes with a lot of baggage and that they could do better with someone else,” Osita Nwanevu, a US political writer, told Al Jazeera. “Haley is the candidate who expresses that concern, that sticking with Trump could be detrimental to the party.”
But the message failed to resonate with moderate voters. Haley announced the suspension of her campaign following Super Tuesday primary voting. With 15 states up for grabs, he managed to secure only one: left-leaning Vermont.
2. Republicans Will Unite
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Haley ultimately wrapped up the nomination on Wednesday with just 89 party delegates compared to Trump's 995 delegates. Delegates ultimately decide who receives the party's nomination.
“In all likelihood, Donald Trump will be the Republican nominee when our party convention meets in July. I congratulate him and wish him the best,” Haley said in her announcement Wednesday.
However, Haley did not directly support Trump, instead calling for Trump to win over voters who may have doubted his candidacy.