"Nikki Haley's Political Tightrope in Trump Country: South Carolina's Primary 2024"

Nikki Haley, former governor of South Carolina, is facing challenges in her home state as she campaigns for the presidency, with many conservative activists feeling she abandoned them for national politics. Despite her conservative record, she has failed to cultivate her base and is now struggling to win over voters who have embraced Donald Trump's populist movement. Her favorability among South Carolina Republicans has declined, and she is now seeking to expand the pool of voters participating in the state's Republican primary.