Koch-supported group stops funding Haley after SC loss

The Koch-aligned Americans​ for Prosperity Action Shifts Focus After Nikki Haley’s Loss

The political ⁣group Americans ⁢for Prosperity Action, which is aligned with the Koch brothers, has announced that it will no longer be financially supporting Republican⁣ presidential candidate Nikki⁣ Haley’s ‍campaign. This decision comes less than ⁣24⁣ hours after Haley’s defeat in the South Carolina GOP primary ‌by former President Donald⁣ Trump.

“Nikki Haley has shown us again and again that‌ we made ⁣the ⁣right decision ⁣in ⁣supporting her candidacy and she continues to⁣ have our strong ⁤endorsement,” said Americans ‍for Prosperity CEO Emily Seidel in an email​ to ​staff. “She has made it clear that⁢ she will continue to fight and we wholeheartedly support her in ⁤this effort. But given the challenges in⁤ the primary states ahead, we don’t believe any outside group can make⁢ a material difference ‍to widen her path to victory.”

Americans for Prosperity Action, a network connected⁢ to conservative billionaire Charles ‌Koch, had previously ‍indicated their readiness to move on from Trump. However, as Haley ​emerged as the strongest challenger to Trump, the group threw its financial support behind ⁢her. Now, their withdrawal of support represents a significant setback for Haley, who has⁣ yet to win a‌ primary contest against Trump and appears ⁤likely to concede the ⁣race.

While⁣ Americans ⁤for Prosperity ⁢Action is no longer⁣ backing Haley’s campaign, they ‌remain concerned about the ​potential impact of a Trump ticket on Republicans in the ​upcoming November elections.

“The last ⁢3 ⁢election cycles have⁢ painted a very clear picture of what we‍ can expect from voters​ who consistently rejected Donald Trump ‍and his impact on the Republican party ‍brand,” Seidel wrote. “This has been ⁣reinforced by the recent elections in Virginia in 2023 and⁤ the special elections in New York ⁢and Pennsylvania ‌just this month. ⁢And we should expect this⁤ to increase further as the criminal trials progress.”

Despite their withdrawal from ⁢Haley’s‌ campaign, Americans⁢ for Prosperity Action ⁣still considers the Senate⁤ races to be their top priority and the ⁢area ⁣where they can make the greatest difference.

The Washington Examiner has reached out to​ the Haley ⁤campaign for comment.

What role ⁤have the Koch brothers and their network of political organizations, including Americans for Prosperity Action, played in shaping ⁣conservative policies⁣ and supporting⁣ candidates?

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Americans⁤ for⁢ Prosperity Action had initially thrown ⁣its support behind Haley, who was seen⁢ as a rising star within ⁢the Republican Party. However, her loss in the primary race has ⁢caused the group to reevaluate its strategy⁤ and shift its focus ​to other candidates.

The Koch brothers, Charles and David, are well-known conservative billionaire donors and have been major players in Republican politics for years. ‌Their network of political organizations, including Americans for Prosperity ‌Action, has been instrumental in shaping conservative policies and supporting ⁢candidates ⁣who align with their ideology.

Nikki Haley,‍ the⁣ former governor of South Carolina, had been endorsed by Americans​ for Prosperity Action due to her‍ conservative policies⁤ and track record ⁤of fiscal responsibility.​ However, her defeat⁣ in the ‍primary race has raised questions about her electability and ability to resonate with voters.

The decision by Americans for Prosperity Action to⁢ withdraw financial support from Haley’s campaign suggests⁣ that they are not confident in her⁣ ability to ⁢win ‍the general election. It ⁢also⁣ indicates that they are now focusing their efforts and ⁤resources on other candidates who they believe have a better​ chance of winning.

This shift in ⁢focus is not surprising considering the Koch brothers’ history of supporting candidates who they see as having the best chance of advancing their conservative agenda. They have made strategic decisions in ‌the past to withdraw support from ⁢candidates who they deemed as no longer viable or aligned ‌with their interests.

While it‌ is unclear which candidates Americans ⁤for Prosperity Action will now be supporting, it is likely that they⁣ will throw ‍their‍ financial weight behind candidates who have a strong conservative record and⁢ are seen as having a better chance of winning. This could include‍ candidates who ⁢have been vocal supporters of⁤ the Koch brothers’ preferred policies, such as tax cuts, deregulation, and limited government intervention.

The withdrawal of support from ‍Haley’s campaign is​ a blow to⁣ her candidacy and could have significant implications for her political future. It also underscores the power and influence ​that organizations ⁤like Americans for Prosperity Action have in shaping the political landscape.

The Koch brothers and their network of political organizations have a long history of⁢ supporting conservative candidates and ⁢policies. Their decision to shift their focus away from Haley’s⁢ campaign‌ after her defeat in ‌the primary⁤ race speaks volumes about their calculation of political viability ‌and their commitment ‍to advancing their agenda.

As⁣ the 2022‍ midterm elections approach, it will be interesting to see which candidates Americans ⁤for Prosperity Action throws⁢ its support behind ​and how their involvement shapes the political ‌landscape.‌ Regardless of the outcome, it is clear that the influence of organizations aligned with the Koch brothers will continue to play‌ a significant⁤ role in conservative politics.

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