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New Hampshire
In a CNN poll conducted with the University of New Hampshire, Trump was seven percentage points ahead of Haley, down from a 22-point lead back in November.
This growth is particularly evident among undeclared voters, where she has gained 18 points, and among ideologically moderate voters, where her support has increased by 20 points. These gains coincide with her campaign efforts in the state, including an endorsement from New Hampshire Governor Chris Sununu.
These developments are part of the dynamic and evolving political landscape as the 2024 primaries approach. The shifting support among the Republican candidates reflects the party’s ongoing deliberations about its direction and leadership.
Despite Trump’s overall lead, Haley’s supporters appear less firmly committed compared to Trump’s base. Only 54% of Haley’s backers have definitively decided on her, in contrast to the solid 80% support for Trump. The poll also reveals that there is room for shifts in the race, as 45% of those supporting other candidates are still undecided.
Nimarata Nikki Haley, born in 1972, is an American politician and diplomat who served as the Governor of South Carolina from 2011 to 2017, and as the 29th US ambassador to the United Nations for 2 years, from January 2017 through December 2018.[ A member of the Republican party, Haley is the first Indian American to serve in a presidential cabinet.
