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Haley Loses in South Carolina – Intercessors for America

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From NBC News. The political network financed largely by billionaire Charles Koch announced Sunday that it will no longer spend funds to support Nikki Haley’s presidential bid.

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Former President Donald Trump on Saturday swept to victory over Haley in South Carolina, her home state, where she once served as governor.

In an email obtained by NBC News, which was confirmed by two sources who received it, the network’s advocacy arm said that following Haley’s loss in South Carolina, the group no longer believes it can make a meaningful difference for her in the race, senior adviser Emily Seidel said. Instead, Americans for Prosperity Action will focus its resources down the ballot on House and Senate races. …

Politico first reported the decision. A representative for Americans for Prosperity, or AFP, did not respond to a request for comment.

The move is a blow to Haley as she vows to continue against Trump, who beat her by about 20 percentage points Saturday and captured all but three delegates.

AFP provided crucial support to Haley on the ground, mobilizing its vast network of grassroots political activists to help get the vote out for her in early states. The group also poured money into advertising, hoping to fuel her rise. AFP Action, a super PAC, spent more than $31 million boosting Haley in the race, according to Federal Election Commission data. …

When the group endorsed Haley in November, Seidel said AFP Action was looking for the best Republican “to turn the page on the current political era.” She said that candidate was Haley, with the group “better equipped to help her do it” than any other organization.

Even so, many longtime Koch-world operatives questioned the decision, seeing little chance for her to win the nomination.

Haley’s pathway has now all but closed, with Trump appearing to be cruising toward his party’s presidential nomination.

Haley has said she does not think Trump can defeat President Joe Biden. …

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(Excerpt from NBC News. Photo Credit: Wikimedia Commons)

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