FThe ears of the entire continent of Europe, home to more than 746 million people, were shocked when just over 300,000 people turned out to vote in a small state in the upper northeastern United States, resulting in a landslide 11-point victory. . Former President Donald Trump received just over 36,000 votes. The results of the New Hampshire primary quickly dashed any hopes that Nikki Haley could turn the tide and restore some semblance of normalcy to the Republican Party.
Moderate Republicans, Democrats, independents and America’s closest allies in Europe and Asia are watching the picture to see whether voters will make Ms. Haley a viable candidate for the Republican nomination. was paying attention to the beautiful New England state. Dramatically impacting America’s democracy and America’s long-standing global commitment to everything from climate change to European security to Ukraine’s defense to South Korea and our security commitments to both countries. In a potentially high-stakes election. There is no end to the onslaught in Japan.
The resignations of former New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie and then Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis led to a showdown between Haley and Trump in a state known for upsets. Republican voters in New Hampshire are less conservative, less evangelical, and more moderate than those in Iowa or South Carolina. A primary rule that allows independents to vote in the Republican primary prompted several prominent Republican donors to seize the opportunity to support Haley’s campaign.