Former South Carolina Governor Nikki Haley is grappling with a significant deficit in two recent polls, trailing former President Donald Trump by over 30 percentage points in her home state. The latest surveys conducted by Winthrop University and CBS News reveal challenging prospects for Haley as the South Carolina Republican Primary looms just ten days away.
In the Winthrop University poll, Haley trails with 29 percent compared to Trump’s commanding 65 percent. A similar trend is mirrored in the CBS News poll, where she registers at 30 percent while Trump maintains a robust lead at 65 percent. These numbers underscore Trump’s enduring influence among Republicans in South Carolina, despite Haley’s previous high job approval ratings during her tenure as governor.
While Haley enjoys favorable ratings from South Carolina Republicans for her gubernatorial performance, the stark preference for Trump as the presidential candidate highlights the continued dominance of the former president in shaping the state’s political landscape.
The upcoming South Carolina Republican Primary, scheduled for February 24th, adds urgency to Haley’s campaign efforts. With the race tightening, Haley faces the formidable task of overcoming Trump’s considerable lead within a compressed timeframe.
As the political landscape unfolds in the Palmetto State, these polls serve as a barometer of the prevailing sentiments among South Carolina Republicans, setting the stage for a closely watched primary battle.
