A Look Back at Super Tuesday: Haley Campaign Ends, Trump and Biden Secure Wins

Last Tuesday, 15 states held Democratic and Republican primaries. Former President Donald Trump won all states except Vermont, while President Biden secured victories in all but American Samoa. As results came in, many suggested it spelled the end for the Haley campaign. On Friday, Nikki Haley suspended her campaign in front of supporters in Southern California, wishing Trump well but withholding endorsement. With her campaign over, speculation arises about her potential return to the political scene as a vice-presidential pick for Trump. The Republican and Democratic nominees will be officially selected at their respective summer conventions in July and August.

The Haley campaign will be remembered as a strong female effort to reshape the conservative narrative, highlighting a quieter side to the Republican Party. However, as the election progressed, victory seemed increasingly elusive, leading to Haley’s decision to drop out.

The 2024 election, fewer than 250 days away, will feature the same candidates but different issues. Since 2020, Roe v. Wade has been overturned, unemployment rates have decreased, inflation has risen, and immigration has grown. These issues will shape the upcoming election. Current polls suggest a close race similar to the previous year, potentially favoring Trump. These projections indicate Trump could flip states lost in 2020. With much time remaining until the election, the SJC Sabre News will continue to cover updates as we approach the fall election season.