This chapter discusses Joe Biden's acceptance of Donald Trump as the Republican nominee and his shift towards the general election. It also explores Nikki Haley's perspective on the ongoing race and the expectations game in American politics. The chapter concludes by highlighting the challenges Nikki Haley faces in winning delegates to become the nominee and mentions the upcoming South Carolina primary.
Nikki Haley pinned her presidential hopes on a powerful showing in New Hampshire but still wound up in second place. The Boston Globe’s James Pindell and the Dispatch’s Sarah Isgur examine whether there’s a path forward for anyone but Donald Trump.
This episode was produced by Isabel Angell with help from Miles Bryan, edited by Matt Collette, fact-checked by Laura Bullard with help from Amanda Lewellyn and Hady Mawajdeh, engineered by Patrick Boyd and David Herman, and hosted by Noel King.
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