South Carolina's Republican primary: What to watch as Haley tries to upset Trump in her home state
Nikki Haley’s best-case scenario for her home state’s Republican primary might be to do well enough to be competitive on Super Tuesday
By BILL BARROW
Published - Feb 22, 2024, 12:10 AM ET
Last Updated - Feb 22, 2024, 12:10 AM EST
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Nikki Haley 's best-case scenario for her home state's Republican primary might be to do well enough to make the March 5 Super Tuesday slate somewhat competitive against Donald Trump.
An upset in South Carolina, though, is a longshot in a state where Republicans like their former governor but love the former president.
Trump is looking to complete an early state sweep after scoring big wins in Iowa, New Hampshire and Nevada. For Haley, who was twice elected South Carolina governor and then served as Trump's U.N. ambassador, she has a chance to narrow the margin and dampen Trump’s momentum.
Here's a look at what to watch in Saturday's primary.