Republican presidential candidate Nikki Haley said Tuesday night that she will continue to run as the Republican nominee despite former President Donald Trump's victory, insisting that “the campaign is not over yet.”
According to the Associated Press, Haley appeared on stage in New Hampshire to address supporters shortly after the election results were announced, showing Trump won by more than 50%. The former South Carolina governor began his speech by congratulating Trump on his “victory” and noting that the former president “earned it.” (Related: Trump wins New Hampshire over Nikki Haley)
Haley added that while the “political class” is “down in full force” trying to cede the nomination to Trump, she plans to continue her campaign because there are “dozens of states left.”
“Tonight, I want to congratulate Donald Trump on his victory. He won. And I want to acknowledge that. Now, you've all heard the chatter among the political class. They… We're laying down and saying this race is over. Now, I have news for you: New Hampshire is the first state in the nation, but it won't be the last. This race isn't over yet,” Haley said.
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“There are dozens of states left, but next up is my favorite state, South Carolina. At one point in this campaign, there were 14 people running, and turnout was 2%. Well, I'm a fighter and I have a bad personality. And now we're the last one standing next to Donald Trump,” Haley added. (Related: 'I only won one county out of 99': Dana Bash-Grill continues to say he's successful in racing, Nikki Haley)
On Tuesday night, Trump was declared the winner of the New Hampshire primary, leading with more than 50% of the vote. The former president also won the Iowa caucuses in early January, winning 53% of the Republican vote.