Does Nikki Haley have a chance in South Carolina's primary? Here's what some voters are saying

New Hampshire has spoken — and with South Carolina's primary approaching next month, voters are sharing their thoughts about the race between the state's former governor Nikki Haley and former President Donald Trump — with one voter saying Haley would only get his vote if she is the last Republican standing.

Trump is polling nearly 40 points ahead of Haley, yet the former U.N. ambassador is committing to stay in the race with her sights set on what she calls her «sweet state of South Carolina.»

So why does Haley think she can take on the former president in South Carolina's GOP primary, set for Feb. 24?

South Carolina is Haley's home turf — she served as a fairly popular governor for two terms from 2011 to 2017 — however, polls show that Trump is dominating in the ruby-red state. The former president is polling at 62% compared to Haley's 25%, according to 538's polling averages.

Also, Trump benefits from endorsements from the majority of the state's GOP leaders including Sens. Linsey Graham and Tim Scott, Rep. Nancy Mace and Gov. Henry McMaster. Haley has a history with several of these endorsers who backed Trump: McMaster is her former lieutenant governor; Haley appointed Scott to senator; and she campaigned for Mace in the 2022 midterm elections.

Trump has shown he appeals to South Carolina voters, too. In 2020, he won the state by 55% and in 2016 by 54%, according to the state's election board.

Labeling herself a «fighter» and «scrappy,» Haley has vowed to stay in the race until at least Super Tuesday. With a month left to go until the South Carolina primary, Haley faces a steep uphill climb to the coveted nomination — but she said the fight is not over.

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