Nikki Haley defeated Donald Trump in the District of Columbia primary, becoming the first woman in history to win the Republican Party’s primary.
The Republican Party primary elections in the District of Columbia were held over the weekend. She won in them Nikki Haleywhich she defeated Donald Short. Haley thus became the first woman in history to win the party’s primary in any state.
Haley received 62.8 percent. votes, and her rival – 33.3 percent. Thus, she won the votes of 19 delegates – all elected in the District of Columbia. Despite her success, she is still not a favorite for the final victory. In total, Haley can count on 43 electoral votes, while Trump has already won 244. To be nominated as the party’s candidate in the presidential elections, it is necessary to obtain at least 1,215 votes.
– It is no surprise that Republicans who are closest to dysfunctional Washington reject Donald Trump and his chaos – said the candidate’s spokeswoman Olivia Perez-Cubas.
The Trump camp sees the situation differently. “Nikki is unequivocally rejected by the rest of America, but at the same time she has just been crowned queen of the swamp by lobbyists and those in the District of Columbia who want to maintain the inept status quo,” said a spokeswoman for the former president’s campaign. Caroline Leavitt.
The District of Columbia is a state that strongly supports the Democratic Party. Only 23,000 are registered here. Republicans. This area has also been unfavorable to Trump for a long time. In the 2016 primary election, he also lost in this state, winning only 14 percent. votes and not obtaining a single delegate.
Tomorrow’s so-called day will be very important for the future of the race for the nomination. Super Tuesday, when votes will take place in as many as 15 states, including: in Alabama, California, Colorado and Texas. According to predictions and polls, Haley will not be the favorite in any of the next votes.
