{"id":2123306,"date":"2023-12-12T19:26:02","date_gmt":"2023-12-13T00:26:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/chris-sununu-offers-key-endorsement-to-nikki-haley-for-gop-nomination\/"},"modified":"2023-12-12T19:28:48","modified_gmt":"2023-12-13T00:28:48","slug":"chris-sununu-offers-key-endorsement-to-nikki-haley-for-gop-nomination","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/chris-sununu-offers-key-endorsement-to-nikki-haley-for-gop-nomination\/","title":{"rendered":"Chris Sununu endorses Nikki Haley for GOP nomination"},"content":{"rendered":"<aside class=\"mashsb-container mashsb-main mashsb-stretched\"><div class=\"mashsb-box\"><div class=\"mashsb-count mash-medium\" style=\"&quot;\"><div class=\"counts mashsbcount\">16<\/div><span class=\"mashsb-sharetext\">SHARES<\/span><\/div><div class=\"mashsb-buttons\"><a class=\"mashicon-facebook mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.conservativenewsdaily.net%2Fbreaking-news%2Fchris-sununu-offers-key-endorsement-to-nikki-haley-for-gop-nomination%2F\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Facebook<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-twitter mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?text=&amp;url=https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/?p=2123306&amp;via=ConservNewsDly\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Twitter<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-subscribe mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"#\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Subscribe<\/span><\/a><div class=\"onoffswitch2 mash-medium mashsb-noshadow\" style=\"display:none\"><\/div><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                <div style=\"clear:both\"><\/div><\/aside>\n            <!-- Share buttons by mashshare.net - Version: 4.0.47--><h2>Gov. Chris Sununu Endorses Nikki Haley for GOP Presidential Nomination<\/h2>\n<p>In a major boost for former U.N. Ambassador\u200b Nikki Haley&#8217;s bid for the GOP presidential nomination, Gov. Chris Sununu (R-NH) has officially endorsed\u200d her candidacy. This\u2064 endorsement comes as\u200c a \u200csignificant development in \u200ca\u2063 crowded field of\u200c hopefuls vying to\u200c challenge President Joe Biden in 2024, particularly against former President Donald Trump.<\/p>\n<blockquote>\n<p>&#8220;We&#8217;re all in,&#8221; declared Sununu during a\u2064 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/tv-network-ratings-drop-during-bidens-first-full-week-in-office\/\" title=\"TV Network Ratings Drop During Biden\u2019s First Full Week in Office\">town hall event<\/a> in Manchester, New Hampshire.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p>Sununu&#8217;s endorsement is not only a testament to his unwavering support for Haley but also reflects his long-standing efforts to prevent Trump from\u200c securing the\u2063 nomination. Having considered a presidential\u200b bid himself, Sununu&#8217;s backing gives Haley a competitive edge over her rivals, especially as her poll numbers have \u2063been on the rise in recent months.<\/p>\n<p>This endorsement also \u200bdeals a \u2064blow to Gov. Ron DeSantis (R-FL), who has been widely regarded as the strongest challenger to Trump \u200csince launching his own presidential campaign earlier \u2063this year. Sununu&#8217;s influential support poses a significant challenge for DeSantis in his quest to secure the coveted No. 2 spot, particularly given Sununu&#8217;s sway in a crucial primary state.<\/p>\n<p>However, \u200dDeSantis has managed to garner his own <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/trump-endorses-mike-pences-brother-without-mentioning-ex-vp\/\" title=\"Trump Endorses Mike Pence\u2019s Brother Without Mentioning Ex-VP\">high-profile endorsements<\/a>, which could help offset the impact of Sununu&#8217;s endorsement.\u200c Gov. Kim \u2064Reynolds (R-IA) has already thrown her support behind DeSantis, potentially giving him a boost as the state kicks off the party&#8217;s primary calendar next month.<\/p>\n<p>Notably, Democrats wasted no \u2064time in responding to reports of Sununu&#8217;s endorsement of Haley, seeking to link both Republicans to the former\u2062 president.<\/p>\n<blockquote>\n<p>&#8220;No matter how much Nikki Haley or Chris Sununu try to spin Granite Staters, the reality is they&#8217;re both MAGA extremists\u200c who <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/sununu-hit-over-haley-endorsement-theyre-both-maga-extremists\/\" title=\"Sununu criticized for endorsing Haley: 'Both are extreme MAGA supporters\">spent years cozying<\/a> up to Donald \u2063Trump,&#8221;\u2064 stated the New Hampshire Democratic Party. &#8220;Both Sununu and Haley have signed extreme abortion bans with no exceptions for rape or incest, endorsed notorious election deniers like Don Bolduc,\u200d railed against crucial programs like the Affordable Care Act, and pushed \u2063tax cuts for the ultra-rich \u2062that <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/two-democrats-and-one-republican-are-now-scheduled-to-respond-to-bidens-state-of-the-union\/\" title=\"Two Democrats (And One Republican) Are Now Scheduled To Respond To Biden\u2019s State Of The Union\">left working families<\/a> behind. Let&#8217;s be \u200cabsolutely clear: there&#8217;s nothing moderate, reasonable, or electable about their agenda.&#8221;<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p>According to polling averages\u2062 compiled by FiveThirtyEight, Haley currently ranks third among\u2064 GOP \u200dcandidates. Approximately 11.3% of Republican voters express their support for\u2064 Haley, closely trailing DeSantis at 12.2%. However, Trump maintains a significant lead with 61.7% of the average Republican \u2063voter support.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Click here to read more from The Washington Examiner.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p> <\/p>\n<h2> How does Gov. Sununu&#8217;s \u2064praise of Nikki Haley&#8217;s leadership abilities and track record boost her credibility \u2064as a serious contender for the GOP presidential nomination<\/h2>\n<p><span>  E, signaling\u2062 to other Republican leaders and voters that she is a viable alternative to Trump.<\/p>\n<p>The \u2063endorsement from Gov. Chris Sununu is significant in two ways. Firstly, it\u200c emphasizes the growing divide within\u2063 the Republican Party\u2064 between\u200c those loyal to Trump and those seeking a fresh start. Sununu has long been critical of Trump&#8217;s divisive rhetoric and \u2062controversial policies, and his endorsement of Haley sends a clear \u200cmessage that there are Republicans who are looking for a candidate who can unite the \u200bparty \u2063and appeal to a broader base \u200cof voters.<\/p>\n<p>Secondly, Sununu&#8217;s endorsement carries \u200bweight\u200c in the early primary state of New Hampshire. As governor, he holds a position \u2064of influence and can mobilize support\u2063 for a candidate. New Hampshire is known for its first-in-the-nation primary, and its role in shaping the presidential race cannot be understated. With Sununu&#8217;s backing, Haley gains a critical\u2062 advantage in \u200bthis crucial primary battleground.<\/p>\n<p>During the town hall event in Manchester, Sununu expressed his confidence in Haley&#8217;s leadership abilities and her potential to bring\u200c the Republican Party together. He highlighted her experience as U.N. Ambassador under the Trump administration, praising her \u200bdiplomatic skills and her ability to effectively \u2064represent American interests on the global stage. \u200cSununu also lauded her commitment to conservative principles and her track record of\u2064 delivering results \u200cas the former governor of\u200b South Carolina.<\/p>\n<p>Haley&#8217;s\u200c candidacy has gained momentum in recent months as she has positioned herself as a unifying figure within the Republican\u200b Party. She has been critical of Trump&#8217;s actions on January 6th\u200d and has called for accountability, while also acknowledging his popularity among\u200d Republican voters. Haley\u200b has sought to strike a delicate balance of distancing herself from\u2062 Trump&#8217;s more controversial actions while still appealing \u200cto his supporters.<\/p>\n<p>With Sununu&#8217;s endorsement, Haley gains\u200d credibility\u200d as a serious \u2064contender for the GOP presidential nomination.\u2062 As a popular governor in a swing state, his <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/kari-lake-scores-endorsement-from-top-gop-senator\/\" title=\"Kari Lake endorsed by prominent GOP Senator.\">support carries weight<\/a> \u2064and could sway other influential Republicans to \u200crally behind Haley&#8217;s campaign. It\u200b also \u2063provides a boost of\u2064 momentum for her fundraising efforts \u200band helps solidify her position as a top-tier candidate in a \u2064crowded field.<\/p>\n<p>The race for the GOP presidential nomination in 2024 is\u200c still wide open, but Gov. Chris Sununu&#8217;s endorsement of Nikki Haley adds a new dynamic to the competition. Haley&#8217;s ability to appeal to a broad spectrum of voters, coupled \u200dwith Sununu&#8217;s influence \u2064in New Hampshire, sets the stage for an intriguing battle between\u2064 Trump loyalists and \u200bthose seeking a fresh start for the party. Time will tell if Sununu&#8217;s endorsement will be enough to propel Haley to victory, \u2062but it\u2064 certainly positions her as a strong\u200b contender in the race.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Gov. Chris Sununu (R-NH) backed Nikki Haley for the GOP presidential nomination, providing crucial support in a competitive field of candidates vying to challenge ex-President Donald Trump and face President Joe Biden in 2024. Sununu expressed full support for Haley during a town hall, stating &#8220;We&#8217;re all in.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":2123307,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_mo_disable_npp":"","fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/cndimages.nyc3.digitaloceanspaces.com\/breaking-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/IMG_2758-scaled-1.jpg","fifu_image_alt":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[538],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-2123306","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-washington-examiner"],"fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/cndimages.nyc3.digitaloceanspaces.com\/breaking-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/IMG_2758-scaled-1.jpg","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2123306","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2123306"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2123306\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/2123307"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2123306"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=2123306"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=2123306"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}