Former President Donald Trump has once again emerged victorious in the North Dakota caucuses, bringing him closer to securing the Republican nomination for president. Trump’s dominant streak in the GOP primary races continues, with this win marking his ninth out of ten attempts. The only contest he lost was the primary in Washington, D.C. over the weekend.
With this latest triumph, Trump now has a commanding lead over his remaining challenger, former UN Ambassador Nikki Haley. Prior to the North Dakota win, Trump already held ten times as many delegates as Haley, and he has now earned an additional 29 delegates from this victory. This setback for Haley further dims her chances of overtaking Trump in the race.
Although neither candidate can reach the necessary 1,215 delegates to secure the nomination this week, Trump’s continued dominance leaves Haley facing an uphill battle. Super Tuesday, with its 15 state primaries and a total of 865 delegates up for grabs, will be crucial in determining the trajectory of the race. Haley’s campaign has invested heavily in a Super Tuesday turnaround, launching a seven-figure ad buy to target key states on the Tuesday slate.
Trump’s campaign has already shifted its focus to the general election and a highly anticipated rematch against President Joe Biden. The Trump campaign confidently declared the primary race “over,” emphasizing their determination to defeat Biden and win back the White House.
As the primary season progresses, the Republican Party eagerly awaits the outcome of Super Tuesday and the ensuing contests. Trump’s resilience and popularity among Republican voters have solidified his position as the frontrunner, leaving Haley with an increasingly narrow path to victory.
