Former U.N. ambassador and South Carolina governor Nikki Haley places second in the New Hampshire Republican primary. President Biden wins the Democratic primary as a write-in candidate. The podcast analyzes the primary results, discusses the upcoming general election matchup between Trump and Biden, and speculates on the implications for Trump, Haley, and the Republican Party.
Former President Donald Trump's victory in the New Hampshire Republican primary demonstrates his continued dominance and influence within the party.
President Joe Biden's win in the New Hampshire primary as a write-in candidate amplifies his campaign's confidence and showcases his history of beating Trump at the ballot box.
Deep dives
Trump wins New Hampshire Republican primary
Former President Donald Trump won the New Hampshire Republican primary, securing a victory over his main rival Nikki Haley by about nine points. Trump's message during his speech focused on his inevitability as the nominee and his readiness for the general election. The speech was not as gracious as his previous statements, displaying anger towards Haley's performance. Despite the loss, Haley intends to stay in the race through Super Tuesday, but the chances of her winning the nomination seem slim.
President Biden's unconventional win in New Hampshire
President Joe Biden won the New Hampshire primary via write-in votes since he was not officially on the ballot. Voters had to handwrite his name, and it was a significant story of the campaign. Biden's campaign is confident about his chances against Trump in the general election, highlighting that he is the only person to have beaten Trump at the ballot box. However, some Democrats exhibit dissatisfaction, particularly in New Hampshire, due to the rule changes that affected their first-in-the-nation primary status.
Trump's continued dominance in the Republican Party
The results of the New Hampshire Republican primary indicate that the party is still firmly in Donald Trump's control. With a resounding win and support from both Republicans and independent voters, it is evident that Trump's influence is strong within the party. Despite efforts to present Nikki Haley as a potential anti-Trump candidate, her second-place finish highlights the difficulty of opposing Trump within the Republican Party. However, there remains the question of Trump's strength in the general election, especially among independent voters who may not align themselves with the Republican Party line.
New Hampshire voters cast their ballots in the state's Republican primary in favor of former president Donald Trump. Former U.N. ambassador & South Carolina governor Nikki Haley came in second, and vowed to take her campaign to her home state of South Carolina.
Meanwhile, President Biden won the Democratic primary as a write-in candidate.
This episode: political correspondent Susan Davis, voting correspondent Ashley Lopez, White House correspondent Franco Ordoñez, and senior White House correspondent Tamara Keith.
Our producers are Casey Morell & Kelli Wessinger. Our editor is Erica Morrison. Our executive producer is Muthoni Muturi.
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