Nikki Haley Gains Momentum in 2024 Presidential Race

Endorsements from Wall Street and the Koch network, successful fundraising, and strong debate performances contribute to Haley's rising status.

Nikki Haley, former South Carolina Governor and U.S. ambassador to the UN, has gained significant support in the 2024 presidential race, including endorsements from the Americans for Prosperity Foundation and several Wall Street titans.
Haley's campaign has been marked by a largely error-free operation and successful fundraising, with $11 million raised in the third quarter of 2023.
Haley's debate performances have been widely praised, with media declaring her the winner of all three Republican primary debates, which Trump did not attend.
Haley's campaign has seen a rise in poll numbers, tying with Ron DeSantis for second place at 16% in a recent Des Moines Register/NBC News/Mediacom Iowa poll.
Despite her gains, Haley still faces a significant challenge in overcoming Trump's lead, with the former president currently holding a more than 50-point lead over Haley in the Republican primary according to national polling.