Nikki Haley, lagging behind Trump, vows to persist: ‘I’m here to stay

Former U.N. Ambassador Nikki​ Haley Vows ‍to Continue Presidential Campaign

In‌ a recent ⁤interview, Nikki Haley, the ⁢former U.N. Ambassador, declared that her presidential campaign is far from⁢ over, ​despite trailing behind⁢ former President⁢ Donald Trump by a significant margin in the latest RealClearPolitics average.

Haley made these ⁢remarks​ during ‍an ​interview with Jake Tapper‌ on‍ CNN’s “The Lead,” in response ‍to RNC Chairwoman Ronna McDaniel’s suggestion that she should drop ⁣out ⁤of‌ the race.

JAKE‍ TAPPER: Did you⁢ think it was ⁤inappropriate when⁤ the RNC chair, Ronna McDaniel, suggested that you need to drop out because she didn’t ⁤see⁣ a path for you?

NIKKI HALEY: I absolutely​ think it was inappropriate.⁤ We have had ‍two states that have voted. You‍ need 1,215 delegates. Donald⁣ Trump has 32. I have ‍17. We⁣ still have 48 states and‍ more territories to go before we get there.

I’m not going anywhere, Jake. ​I’m going ⁣to continue to go all the way through South Carolina. Then⁣ we’re going to go on to Super Tuesday, and we’re ⁤going to keep on going forward. This is about the fact ⁤that ⁢we can’t ​live in chaos anymore. ​This is about the fact that we have got to focus on what it’s going to ‌take to not just get our domestic⁢ policy on track, but what are we going to do to prevent⁢ wars and to make sure we keep Americans safe?

We ⁣can’t do that with the two guys there. Americans are telling people that. We need to start⁢ listening ‍and make sure that we focus on ⁢what ‌it takes ⁢to win a ‍primary,⁢ so that we can get our country back on track.

TAPPER: So you’re committed to staying through —‌ staying in the race through Super Tuesday, no matter what happens in South Carolina?

HALEY: We’re moving.

I mean,⁤ what I will tell you in South Carolina is,​ we’re⁢ going to close that gap.⁣ My goal ⁢is to be more competitive in ⁢South Carolina. It’s always been to build on momentum.⁤ We⁢ started⁤ with 2 percent in Iowa. We ended with ‌20 percent. We went into New Hampshire. We got 43 percent. In South Carolina, we want to get even ​more competitive than that.

And then we will go into Michigan and we will go​ into Super Tuesday. We have a ⁤country to save. I’m not going anywhere, because I don’t want my⁣ kids to ‍live like this. I don’t want anybody else’s kids to ⁤live like this. We have ‌been in total distraction for a long time.

And we know that, when America’s distracted, the world is less safe. And ​all you have to ​do is ‍look around the world and see that. I’m going to stay in this for the⁤ long ‌haul, because I think it’s important and I know that we need to get this done.

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What ⁣challenges does Haley ⁤face‍ in her campaign for presidency?

Uture of our country, and I ⁤believe ​that my ⁤message and my vision resonate with the American people.

Despite her determination to continue her campaign,‌ Haley acknowledged the challenges she faces and the⁣ dominance of‌ Trump within the Republican Party. She made it clear that she understands the ⁢uphill battle ahead of‌ her, but remains undeterred.

During the interview, Haley emphasized⁤ the need for​ a diverse range of candidates​ in the presidential race⁢ and rejected the notion that only​ one person ​should decide the future of the ⁣party. She highlighted the importance‌ of allowing voters to make their own choices and have a say in the direction of‍ the GOP.

Haley also discussed ‌her foreign policy ⁤experience as U.N. Ambassador, stating that she believes America needs a strong and respected leader on the world stage. She emphasized the need for an assertive foreign policy that puts America’s interests first, while also maintaining diplomatic relations and alliances.

While Haley faces an‍ uphill ​battle in⁣ her quest⁣ for the presidency,‌ she remains motivated and ‍committed to her campaign. She believes that her experience, leadership skills, and ​dedication to representing the American people can set her apart from other candidates.

As the race⁤ for the presidency heats up, it will be interesting ⁢to see how Haley’s campaign unfolds and whether she can gain traction in the coming months. Regardless⁣ of the outcome, Haley’s‌ decision to continue her presidential bid demonstrates ⁣her resilience and determination to make a difference in American politics.

Only time will tell if​ Nikki Haley can overcome the obstacles in her path and emerge⁣ as a serious ‍contender for⁤ the presidency. But ⁤for now, she​ remains steadfast in her conviction to fight until the end, believing that the American people deserve a choice and that her voice deserves to be heard.