Today, Explained Is the Republican primary already over?
Jan 24, 2024
James Pindell, a Boston Globe reporter focused on New Hampshire politics, joins Sarah Isgur, a senior editor at The Dispatch and former Trump administration staffer. They dive into Nikki Haley's quest for the presidency amidst her recent second-place finish in New Hampshire. The discussion reveals the challenges candidates face under Trump's shadow and critiques the media's emphasis on drama over real issues. They explore how personality-driven narratives dominate, overshadowing vital policy debates in the current political landscape.
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Is the Republican Primary Over?
- Nikki Haley's second-place finish in New Hampshire raises questions about the Republican primary race's future.
- Despite predictions, Haley remains in the race, potentially banking on Trump's legal challenges hindering his campaign.
Low-Energy Primary
- James Pindle, covering his seventh New Hampshire primary, noted a low-energy atmosphere with smaller crowds and fewer events than usual.
- Even candidates like Elizabeth Warren and Andrew Yang drew larger crowds in previous cycles, suggesting a sense of inevitability in the current race.
Lack of Focus on Issues
- The New Hampshire primary, traditionally a forum for candidates to engage with everyday Americans and address key issues, lacked focus on policy this cycle.
- This absence of substantive discussion contrasts with previous primaries where candidates used town halls to understand and respond to public concerns.