President Biden mocked former President Trump's push for immediate debates, suggesting that Trump has "nothing else to do." Trump, who has refused to participate in the 2024 GOP presidential primary debates, expressed his desire to debate Biden for the good of the country. Former South Carolina Gov. Nikki Haley's campaign seized on Trump's statements, calling on him to debate her. In 2020, Biden and Trump participated in two televised debates, and the Republican National Committee voted to withdraw from presidential debates hosted by the Commission on Presidential Debates in April 2022.
Nikki Haley is garnering surprising support from Democrats and independents in the 2024 GOP presidential primary, with many planning to vote for her in upcoming primaries in Iowa and New Hampshire. However, some argue that this crossover voting may not translate to support for the GOP in the general election, as many of these voters are motivated by anti-Trump sentiment and may not align with traditional Republican policies. Critics suggest that Haley's appeal to disaffected liberals may not be as significant as it seems, and that her base of support may actually lie with globalist elites and neoconservatives.
Nikki Haley and Ron DeSantis engaged in a heated debate on CNN while former President Trump held a town hall in Iowa, as former New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie suspended his GOP presidential campaign. The stakes are high as the candidates vie to be the top alternative to Trump ahead of the Iowa caucuses.
Former New Jersey Governor Chris Christie criticized former President Donald Trump for his derogatory remarks about immigrants, accusing him of "dog whistling" to Americans who are feeling economic and global strain. Christie also condemned fellow Republican candidate Nikki Haley for enabling Trump's behavior. He further criticized Trump for his criminal indictments and his admiration for Russian President Vladimir Putin, warning that Trump would not be able to defeat President Joe Biden in the 2024 general election if he becomes the GOP nominee.
Nikki Haley, a presidential hopeful in the 2024 GOP primary, is framing motherhood as an advantage rather than a drawback, which has helped her rise in the polls. While women in politics have historically faced skepticism and scrutiny over their roles as caretakers, Haley, as a mother of older children, has been relatively unscathed by these criticisms. By emphasizing her experience as a mom, she taps into relatability and connects with voters on issues like the economy. However, she has faced some negative comments about her parenting, but they have not significantly impacted her standing among early state voters. The treatment of fathers in politics, on the other hand, is often seen as a bonus, while women are expected to balance motherhood and their political careers.
Former United Nations Ambassador Nikki Haley and Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis will face off in the fourth Republican primary debate, hosted by NewsNation. They are vying for second place behind former President Trump, who is skipping the debate. The debate will be moderated by Elizabeth Vargas, Megyn Kelly, and Eliana Johnson.
Former President Donald Trump has secured the endorsements of the entire Republican Alabama U.S. House delegation and five statewide elected officials, further solidifying his lead over primary rivals. Despite facing multiple legal challenges, Trump continues to garner support from Republican lawmakers. Trump's focus on winning over congressional lawmakers is part of his strategy for a potential return to the White House. Alabama holds symbolic importance for Trump, as it was the site of his first campaign rally in 2015 and could play a significant role in the 2024 GOP presidential primary.
Former Vice President Mike Pence declined to call on Donald Trump to drop out of the presidential race if he is indicted next week, saying the decision is Trump's to make. Pence also criticized Trump's actions on Jan. 6, 2021, and pushed back against potential rival Gov. Ron DeSantis for calling Russia's invasion of Ukraine a "territorial dispute." Pence's appearance at the Cheshire County Republican dinner marked his first trip this year back to the first-in-the-nation GOP primary state.
