"Nikki Haley's Super Tuesday Performance and Future in the GOP"

Nikki Haley's support in the Republican primaries has been boosted by her appeal to independents, moderates, and women, with a quarter to a third of the vote in early contests. She holds an advantage over Donald Trump in a potential general election match-up with Joe Biden, particularly among independents and women. A CBS News/YouGov survey indicates that some voters who would choose Haley in a Biden-Haley match-up would defect to Biden if Trump is the nominee, with most being independents and women dissatisfied with both major parties. Despite this, Trump continues to have a strong hold on the Republican Party, with the majority of Republican registered voters emphasizing the importance of loyalty to him.