According to a recent poll, former President Donald Trump is leading the former governor of South Carolina, Nikki Haley, in her home state. The survey, conducted by American Promise and the Tyson Group, revealed that Trump enjoys the support of 58% of likely Republican primary voters in South Carolina, while Haley trails behind with 31%. The poll also showed that 11% of voters are still undecided about their choice.
Trump’s dominance is evident across various demographic groups, with the exception of self-identified Democrats, 49% of whom favor Haley. Furthermore, Trump’s favorability ratings are strong, with 68% of respondents viewing him positively and 44% expressing strong favorability. In comparison, Haley’s favorability is 56%, with 23% of respondents strongly favoring her.
The survey also shed light on the primary concerns of South Carolina voters, with the economy and immigration emerging as the top issues. Despite Haley’s recent third-place finish in Iowa and an 11-point deficit to Trump in New Hampshire, she remains steadfast in her campaign. However, Trump’s substantial endorsement base in South Carolina, including support from Governor Henry McMaster and Senator Tim Scott (R-SC), has solidified his lead in the state.
While Haley continues to assert her independence from the “political elite,” Trump’s campaign has been vocal about her perceived challenges in competing effectively in South Carolina. Spokesperson Steven Cheung has highlighted these challenges, further emphasizing Trump’s strong position in the state.
The poll, conducted from January 24-26 and surveying 543 likely Republican primary voters, carries a margin of error of plus or minus 4.4 percentage points.
It is important to note that this article was partially produced with the help of AI tools and was reviewed and published by Benzinga editors.
