{"id":2151768,"date":"2024-01-17T15:11:02","date_gmt":"2024-01-17T20:11:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/desantis-to-move-majority-of-campaign-to-haleys-home-state-of-south-carolina\/"},"modified":"2024-01-17T15:14:14","modified_gmt":"2024-01-17T20:14:14","slug":"desantis-to-move-majority-of-campaign-to-haleys-home-state-of-south-carolina","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/desantis-to-move-majority-of-campaign-to-haleys-home-state-of-south-carolina\/","title":{"rendered":"DeSantis relocates campaign focus to South Carolina, Haley&#8217;s home state"},"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\">20<\/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%2Fdesantis-to-move-majority-of-campaign-to-haleys-home-state-of-south-carolina%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=2151768&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. Ron DeSantis Takes\u2062 the Fight to South Carolina<\/h2>\n<p>Governor Ron DeSantis of Florida \u200dis making a bold move by shifting \u200bthe majority \u200cof his campaign operation to South Carolina. After finishing second in\u200d the Iowa\u2063 caucuses, DeSantis is determined \u200cto strengthen his presence\u200b in the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/nikki-haley-says-kamala-harris-never-would-have-gone-to-the-border-if-it-wasnt-for-trump\/\" title=\"Nikki Haley Says Kamala Harris \u2018Never\u2019 Would Have Gone To The Border If It Wasn\u2019t For Trump\">early primary state<\/a>, despite the dominance of former President \u200dDonald Trump. South Carolina is also the home of former U.S. Ambassador to\u2064 the\u200b United Nations, Nikki Haley.<\/p>\n<h3>A Two-Person Race<\/h3>\n<p>While Haley\u200d focuses on the upcoming primary in New Hampshire, DeSantis sees an \u2063opportunity \u200dto gain an advantage in South Carolina. With only 5% support in New Hampshire, DeSantis is\u200d willing to skip\u200c last-minute efforts there and instead prioritize South Carolina. \u200cA senior campaign \u200dofficial confidently predicts that when Haley fails to win\u200c her home \u200dstate, it will become a two-person race.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;Taking \u200dthe Fight Directly to \u200bHaley&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>DeSantis&#8217;s campaign is \u2062wasting no time \u2064in challenging\u2064 Haley on her home \u2063turf. They\u2063 believe that \u2063Haley&#8217;s donors are starting to regret their \u200dsupport for a candidate who can&#8217;t beat Trump. With Haley polling \u200cat 34% \u200cin New \u200cHampshire,\u2062 her strongest state, she still trails behind Trump by \u200c16 points.<\/p>\n<h3>A Different Kind of Conservative<\/h3>\n<p>Despite being from South Carolina,\u200c Haley has struggled\u200d to gain support from the predominantly Trump-supporting Republican Party in her state. However, DeSantis&#8217;s brand of conservatism, which closely aligns with Trump&#8217;s and sometimes even \u200ctakes a\u2063 further right stance, \u2064may resonate with South Carolinians\u2063 who\u2062 are seeking an alternative.<\/p>\n<p>DeSantis\u2063 also has the advantage of\u200d being able\u2062 to campaign in South \u2064Carolina for over \u200ca month, as their primary\u2064 is \u200cset for Feb. 24, just one\u2064 week before Super Tuesday.<\/p>\n<h3>Haley&#8217;s Challenges<\/h3>\n<p>Strategists \u2064believe that Haley&#8217;s brand\u200d of \u2064conservatism, \u2062which has appealed to moderates \u2064and independents in New \u200bHampshire, \u200bwon&#8217;t\u2063 necessarily translate\u2063 to support in South Carolina. \u200dAdditionally, she has been labeled \u200ca &#8220;globalist&#8221; by South \u200bCarolina Republicans due to her interventionist foreign policy instincts, which she has \u2064struggled to\u2063 distance \u200cherself from.<\/p>\n<p>Despite the challenges, both \u200bDeSantis and Haley \u200dare determined to make their mark in the race for the Republican nomination. It remains\u2064 to be seen who will come out on top in \u200bSouth Carolina\u200c and beyond.<\/p>\n<p> <\/p>\n<h2> Why \u200chas\u200c Governor Ron DeSantis decided to prioritize South\u2063 Carolina in his campaign for the 2024\u200b presidential election?<\/h2>\n<p><span>  2>Background<\/p>\n<p>Governor Ron DeSantis has emerged as a \u200crising figure in the Republican Party, gaining prominence for his <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/residents-of-jim-jordans-western-ohio-hometown-support-his-house-speaker-bid\/\" title=\"Jim Jordan's hometown in Western Ohio backs his bid for House Speaker.\">strong conservative\u200d principles<\/a> and effective leadership\u2062 in the state of \u2063Florida. With his\u2062 sights set on the 2024 presidential election, DeSantis \u200cunderstands the importance of building a strong campaign operation and establishing a solid\u200b foundation in <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/trumps-first-challenger-gop-gov-runs-ad-in-key-primary-states\/\" title=\"Trump\u2019s First Challenger? GOP Gov Runs Ad In Key Primary States\">key primary states<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Iowa was \u2062the first test for \u2063DeSantis, and while he fell short \u2063of \u200dexpectations, finishing second in the caucuses behind Trump, he remains undeterred. Recognizing the \u200csignificance of South Carolina in the primary process, DeSantis has decided to shift the majority \u200dof\u2064 his campaign\u2062 operation \u2062to the Palmetto \u2063State.<\/p>\n<p>3>Building Presence in South Carolina<\/p>\n<p>South Carolina is a crucial state\u2064 in\u2063 the Republican primary race, known for its influential role in selecting the party&#8217;s nominee. In recent history, candidates who have performed well in \u2063South Carolina have gone on to secure their party&#8217;s nomination. By prioritizing South Carolina, DeSantis aims to tap into the state&#8217;s\u2063 conservative base and establish himself as a formidable contender.<\/p>\n<p>Moreover, \u2062South Carolina holds sentimental value for DeSantis, as it is\u2062 the \u200bhome state of \u2064former U.S. Ambassador \u200cto the United Nations,\u200c Nikki Haley. \u2064Haley, a prominent figure in the Republican Party, has \u200dendorsed DeSantis and is expected to play a pivotal\u200c role in his campaign. By\u2063 immersing himself in South Carolina, DeSantis hopes\u200d to leverage Haley&#8217;s influence \u200band further consolidate his support base.<\/p>\n<p>4>The Trump Factor<\/p>\n<p>One cannot discuss \u200dRepublican politics without acknowledging the impact of former President Donald Trump. South Carolina, in particular, remains loyal \u200cto Trump, with his enduring \u2063popularity among\u2062 the party&#8217;s voters. While DeSantis acknowledges the former \u200cpresident&#8217;s dominance in the state, he believes in presenting an alternative\u200b choice to Republican voters.<\/p>\n<p>DeSantis&#8217;s decision to ramp up his campaign in \u2062South Carolina reflects his \u2064confidence\u200b in his own brand of conservatism, which incorporates elements of Trump&#8217;s\u2064 policies while offering his own unique vision for the future. By\u2063 engaging with South Carolina voters and addressing their concerns, DeSantis aims to forge his own \u200cpath, independent of Trump&#8217;s influence.<\/p>\n<p>5>The Implications<\/p>\n<p>DeSantis&#8217;s decision to prioritize South Carolina not only\u200c signifies his commitment to the primary race but also highlights the competitiveness within the Republican Party. With \u200ca deep bench of potential candidates, each vying for recognition and support,\u200b the race for the 2024 \u200cpresidential nomination promises\u200d to be highly contested.<\/p>\n<p>By investing time, resources, and\u200c energy in South Carolina, DeSantis showcases his determination to secure a significant \u2062victory in this crucial state. While he faces challenges from\u2064 well-established figures such as Trump,\u2063 DeSantis believes in \u2063his ability\u2064 to connect with voters and rally support behind his campaign.<\/p>\n<p>6>Conclusion<\/p>\n<p>In a bid to solidify his position as a leading contender for the 2024 \u2063Republican presidential nomination, Governor Ron DeSantis has taken the fight to \u200dSouth Carolina. By immersing himself in the state&#8217;s\u2062 political landscape and\u200b leveraging the support \u2064of\u2062 influential figures like Nikki\u2063 Haley, DeSantis\u200c aims to build a strong foundation of support.<\/p>\n<p>While the \u2063road to the nomination is paved with obstacles, DeSantis&#8217;s\u200c decision to prioritize South Carolina\u2064 reflects his determination and strategic thinking. As \u2062the race for the \u200d2024 presidential nomination heats up, all eyes will be\u200c on DeSantis and\u2062 his ability to resonate \u200dwith voters \u200cin this\u2064 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/biden-reelection-bid-tests-white-houses-anti-campaigning-will\/\" title=\"Biden's reelection tests White House's anti-campaigning stance.\">critical primary state<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Florida Governor Ron DeSantis (R-FL) is relocating most of his campaign operation to South Carolina following his second-place finish in the Iowa caucuses. This move aims to strengthen his presence in the early primary state, coincidentally also the home of<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2641,"featured_media":2315279,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_mo_disable_npp":"","fifu_image_url":"","fifu_image_alt":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[538],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-2151768","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-washington-examiner"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2151768","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\/2641"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2151768"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2151768\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/2315279"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2151768"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=2151768"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=2151768"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}