Former President Donald Trump took a significant stride toward securing a third consecutive Republican presidential nomination on Tuesday by winning the New Hampshire primary in a head-to-head contest against his last remaining challenger, former South Carolina Gov. Nikki Haley.

Despite the defeat, Haley pledged to stay in the Republican race, directing her attention to the upcoming February 24 primary in her home state of South Carolina.

However, she faces a challenging historical precedent. In recent presidential campaign history, no non-incumbent has clinched victory in both the Iowa caucuses and the New Hampshire primary without eventually securing their party’s nomination.

Following Haley’s announcement, Trump, who took the stage shortly thereafter, expressed strong disapproval of her decision to persist with her campaign.

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Trump Urges Haley’s Exit Amid Primary Race

During what was anticipated to be a celebratory address on Tuesday night in New Hampshire, Trump expressed annoyance that Haley had not withdrawn from the Republican primary race.

In his remarks, he derided Haley, labeling her an “imposter” who had “claimed victory” despite a “very poor” performance. Trump’s comments clearly revealed his irritation with Haley’s criticisms regarding his age, verbal mistakes, and the Republican Party’s losses under his leadership.

Haley Asserts GOP Race Continues Despite Trump’s Momentum

While Trump is eager to shift focus beyond the Republican primary, and Biden’s campaign manager Julie Chavez Rodriguez remarked that Trump “has all but locked up” his party’s nomination, Haley remains resolute about staying in the race.

During her election night speech in New Hampshire on Tuesday, Haley emphasized, “New Hampshire is first in the nation. It is not the last in the nation. This race is far from over. There are dozens of states left to go.”

Haley’s Bold Claim: Trump’s Track Record of Losses

In her Tuesday night address, Haley delivered her most direct critique yet on the issue of electability, attributing the Republicans’ lackluster showings in the 2018 and 2022 midterms, as well as the 2020 presidential election, to Trump.

“With Donald Trump, Republicans have lost almost every competitive election,” she asserted, highlighting the GOP’s setbacks during Trump’s tenure as the party’s leader. She emphasized, “The worst-kept secret in politics is how badly the Democrats want to run against Donald Trump.”

While Trump commands the Republican primary polls, recent surveys indicate that Haley surpasses the former president in a hypothetical general election matchup against Biden—a point she has consistently emphasized in recent days.

In her Tuesday night remarks, she underscored, “The first party to retire its 80-year-old candidate is going to be the party that wins this election.” Haley expressed her belief that the Republicans should claim victory, stating, “So our fight is not over because we have a country to save.”

Cautionary Signals for Trump

While Trump’s victory marked a significant stride in solidifying the GOP nomination, warning signs for his general election prospects emerged in CNN’s exit polls of New Hampshire Republican primary voters.

Notably, Haley secured a notable victory among the 29% of the electorate identifying as moderate, winning by a 3-to-1 margin.

Biden’s General Election Path Emerges

Biden secured victory in the New Hampshire primary on Tuesday night, overcoming potential blowback after leading the Democratic effort to demote the state in the party’s nominating process. This move elevated South Carolina’s primary to the first contest with delegates at stake.

Despite the Democratic National Committee deeming the vote “meaningless” and urging non-participation, Biden’s allies initiated a subdued campaign encouraging Democrats to write in Biden. This strategy proved successful, resulting in an easy victory for the president.