On Sunday, the endorsement for former U.N. Ambassador Nikki Haley, as a potential candidate for the White House, was declared by Former Maryland Gov. Larry Hogan.
During an interview on CNN’s “State of the Union,” Hogan emphasized the necessity for the party to rally behind Nikki Haley, expressing his belief that she presents the most robust opportunity for the party to field its most formidable candidate in November.
Having declared in March 2023 that he would not pursue the party’s nomination in 2024, Larry Hogan, a moderate Republican with a history of criticizing former President Donald Trump, revealed on “Face the Nation” months later that he had not ruled out the possibility of running for the presidency.
Specifically, Hogan hinted at the potential of running on a No Labels ticket, aligning with a political organization aiming to assemble a bipartisan, third-party presidential ticket.
Recent developments indicate that Hogan has resigned from No Labels’ board, leading to heightened speculation regarding his potential preparation for a presidential run.
In a statement made to CNN, Hogan conveyed his perspective on the prevailing momentum favoring Nikki Haley. He articulated his stance, emphasizing his concern about avoiding a scenario akin to a multi-car pileup that could inadvertently empower Donald Trump.
Hogan, who had decided against pursuing a presidential run since last spring, highlighted the imperative of fielding the most formidable nominee for the November elections.
Citing polling data, he underscored Nikki Haley’s advantageous position, indicating a substantial 17-point lead over Joe Biden. Additionally, Hogan noted the competitive dynamics between Trump and Biden, with Nikki Haley positioned as a viable contender, while Governor DeSantis appeared to be trailing against Biden in the polls.
The endorsement by Hogan is being announced a mere day before the Republicans in Iowa are set to conduct their caucuses, marking the inaugural nominating contest of the 2024 season.
Anticipations indicate that Trump will be leading by a significant margin in Iowa. Nevertheless, New Hampshire Gov. Chris Sununu, a moderate Republican who has also recently endorsed Haley, conveyed optimism on Sunday regarding Haley’s prospects in New Hampshire.
Sununu expressed the belief that Haley stands a chance to secure victory in New Hampshire and subsequently prevail over Trump in her home state of South Carolina. According to Sununu, these dynamic challenges the prevailing assumption that the race is unequivocally in Trump’s control.
On “Face the Nation,” it was articulated by Sununu that by executing this approach, a reset is essentially initiated in the overall campaign narrative, positioning Nikki right at the pinnacle.
In a statement made to CNN, Hogan conveyed his perspective on the prevailing momentum favoring Nikki Haley. He articulated his stance, emphasizing his concern about avoiding a scenario akin to a multi-car pileup that could inadvertently empower Donald Trump.
In a Sunday-released CBS News poll, it was revealed that Haley commands a more substantial lead over President Biden in a head-to-head matchup compared to any other candidate. However, Trump sustains a considerable advantage over Haley and other presidential contenders. According to the same Sunday-released CBS News poll, Trump’s support among national Republican primary voters has ascended to its highest recorded level.
