Nikki Haley’s recent communication efforts have encountered some challenges, as observed over the past few days.
12 fellas down. 1 to go.
— Nikki Haley (@NikkiHaley) February 18, 2024
Reports indicate that her recent posts on the X platform have been met with criticism. One particular post on Sunday, stating “12 fellas down, 1 to go,” appeared poorly conceived and drew widespread attention for its suggestive connotations. Moreover, the assertion in the post, attributing the action to Haley rather than Trump, further compounded the issue.
From Nikki Haley campaign. Tomorrow, noon, in Greenville: pic.twitter.com/hgcefOpUdm
— Byron York (@ByronYork) February 19, 2024
New Winthrop University poll of South Carolina Republican primary: Trump 65, Haley 29. https://t.co/8OM5Hf8rmM pic.twitter.com/x63h1zM9l6
— Byron York (@ByronYork) February 14, 2024
Subsequently, a flurry of over 20 tweets within an hour from her account raised eyebrows among followers.
Adding to the speculation, Haley’s team announced her intention to deliver a “State of the Race Speech” in Greenville, South Carolina, on Tuesday. This announcement fueled rumors, with many wondering if Haley might be considering stepping back from the race, given her lagging position in polls, especially in her home state where she trails former President Donald Trump.
Heads-up: New @USATODAY @Suffolk_U poll of SOUTH CAROLINA —. of “very likely” Republican primary voters — posting in the AM.
— Susan Page (@SusanPage) February 19, 2024
Further anticipation surrounds the release of a significant poll on Tuesday morning, likely to influence the political landscape.
Recent days have seen Republican figures from Haley’s home state publicly endorsing Trump over her candidacy, signaling potential challenges ahead.
SC State Rep. Bill Taylor: “Nikki Haley is not the right candidate to be President of the United States. Nikki is always about Nikki… She squandered six years of being governor in this state.” pic.twitter.com/FnN4oTUNbz
— Trump War Room (@TrumpWarRoom) February 18, 2024
While dropping out might seem a logical decision, Haley’s actions hint otherwise. Some speculate that the announcement of her speech could be a strategic move to redirect attention or generate heightened interest in her campaign.
Despite the speculation, Haley’s campaign appears poised to continue the fight, albeit facing significant hurdles. As with many political races, declarations of intent to persist are commonplace until circumstances dictate otherwise. The outcome remains to be seen.
Ahead of the South Carolina primary, Nikki Haley’s campaign organization has apparently established a delegate committee, which can help with expenses in getting its delegates to the Republican National Convention in July. https://t.co/g0CgIiqbRE
— Rob Pyers (@rpyers) February 19, 2024
