(ConservativeJournal.org) – Nikki Haley, a Republican contender for the presidential race, has received an endorsement from New Hampshire’s Union Leader newspaper just days before the state’s primary. A op-ed published on Sunday, January 21, urged voters to choose Haley, portraying her as the much-needed change for New Hampshire, the country, and the world. The piece, without explicitly naming them, characterized the most recent presidents as too old, and suggested that Haley represents a fresh start, declaring, that she is a gift straight from the heavens and that she will beat all of the other candidates.
The op-ed emphasized that because Haley is younger than most of the candidates, she holds an advantage over potential rivals. It also criticized the idea of a rematch from the previous election, portraying it as placing an old geriatric in the White House. It said that Haley is in her prime and that she is willing to dedicate herself wholly to the country. The endorsement positioned Haley as a candidate offering a positive vision for the future rather than just being an anti-Biden or anti-Trump vote, both of whom currently lead in their party races.
Although not straight up mentioning GOP competitors like Ron DeSantis or Trump, who maintains a substantial lead in New Hampshire, the op-ed made a case for independent-minded voters to challenge the idea that the next president must be either Trump or Biden. The Union Leader, known for its independent stance, did not endorse Trump in the past two election cycles and has a history of unconventional endorsements.
Haley’s third-place finish in the recent Iowa caucuses was noted in the endorsement. The piece concluded by emphasizing New Hampshire’s role in proving that the election isn’t predetermined and suggesting that Haley, unburdened by expectations, could focus on defeating the perceived but vulnerable Democratic nominee, likely referring to Biden.
This endorsement is significant for Haley as she competes in a crowded Republican field, demonstrating a potential shift in dynamics as she gains ground in New Hampshire.
Unfortunately for Haley, the endorsement was not enough. Haley lost to Trump in the N.H. primary, forcing many to believe if she will stay in the race.
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