Haley is the second major elected official in the Palmetto State to rally behind Rubio, with Rep. Trey Gowdy, S.C., hitting the campaign trail for the Florida senator in recent days.
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Nikki Haley says she may not endorse anyone ahead of Saturday’s first-in-the-South GOP primary, but if she does, it certainly won’t be Donald Trump.
Nikki Haley (R) is expected to endorse Sen.
“She’s very well respected in the state and she’s very valuable to anyone nationally”.
At another, she said that you don’t have to be the “loudest voice in the room” to make a difference.
Rubio has had success wooing financial support in the state.
NY billionaire Donald Trump is the favorite to win in SC after his victory in New Hampshire.
While it’s not entirely likely that Haley’s endorsement could propel Rubio to a win on Saturday, it certainly elevates his profile on a national scene and could result in more endorsements from other leaders.
Yesterday, Bush talked to NBC’s Peter Alexander about the coveted call he was hoping to receive.
“It’s everything a governor doesn’t want in a president, because we don’t want a president that’s just going to come in there and bash and us and tell us what we’re not doing right”, she said.
“It needs to be soon”, said Haley of an endorsement.
‘It sends a signal that I got to work harder, ‘ Bush replied. Both have campaigned with Rubio across the state.
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Haley and Rubio share similar backgrounds.
They often discuss how that impacts their own personal politics.
Rubio has two top S.C. GOP endorsements – U.S. Sen.
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‘I would love to have her endorsement, ‘ he said.
