Donald Trump's supporters are showing their dedication by braving the snow in New Hampshire while their candidate deals with a legal case in New York. Trump's two remaining rivals, Nikki Haley and Ron DeSantis, are also focusing their efforts on the Granite State. Despite Trump's recent victory in Iowa, Haley remains confident, saying that the race is now between her and Trump. DeSantis, on the other hand, has been sharpening his attacks on Haley in her home state of South Carolina.
The decision for Trump to attend his legal case in New York is seen as a campaign tactic. Trump enjoys attending his legal cases and painting himself as a victim of political persecution and election interference. His team believes that this messaging has been working for him, as he won the Iowa caucuses by a landslide without participating in any debates.
In regards to the race in New Hampshire, Trump's team views it as a two-person race, particularly against Nikki Haley. Trump's campaign and super PAC have already spent millions of dollars attacking Haley through television advertisements, targeting her on immigration policy, Social Security, and Medicare. They are attempting to chip away at moderate voters who may lean towards Haley. However, they are aware that some individuals may vote for Haley just to cast a vote against Trump. The goal is to make that number smaller than the number of Republicans who come out to support Trump.
Haley's outlook is that this is a two-person race, and she is aiming to have a strong finish in Iowa. Although she finished third, her team believes this was enough to provide the momentum needed heading into New Hampshire. Recent polls show Haley within single digits of Trump, a threshold that no other candidate has been able to achieve in recent months.
Haley has voiced her concerns about the division and chaos caused by Trump's presidency, emphasizing the need for change. She has also stated that she will only debate if Trump is on the stage or if she becomes the nominee and faces off against Joe Biden.
As the candidates enter the final week before the New Hampshire primary, it remains to be seen if Haley can garner enough support to surpass Trump. While polling shows her close to him, she has not polled ahead in any recent surveys. The contenders have a limited amount of time to make their case to voters and secure their position in the race.
