{"id":2153451,"date":"2024-01-19T07:40:02","date_gmt":"2024-01-19T12:40:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/how-desantiss-south-carolina-gamble-could-help-trump-in-new-hampshire\/"},"modified":"2024-01-19T07:42:40","modified_gmt":"2024-01-19T12:42:40","slug":"how-desantiss-south-carolina-gamble-could-help-trump-in-new-hampshire","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/how-desantiss-south-carolina-gamble-could-help-trump-in-new-hampshire\/","title":{"rendered":"DeSantis&#8217;s SC bet may boost Trump in NH"},"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%2Fhow-desantiss-south-carolina-gamble-could-help-trump-in-new-hampshire%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=2153451&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. DeSantis Shifts \u200dCampaign Focus\u200b to South\u200b Carolina, Boosting Trump&#8217;s Defense Against Nikki Haley<\/h2>\n<p>Gov.\u2064 Ron DeSantis of\u2063 Florida has made a bold\u2062 move in \u2064his campaign strategy,\u2064 choosing to prioritize \u2064building \u200csupport in South\u2063 Carolina over a \u2062strong\u200b showing\u2064 in New Hampshire. While \u2063this decision may seem \u2064like \u200da concession of third place in New Hampshire, it could actually work in favor of former President \u2064Donald Trump as\u200c he faces \u2063off against rising \u200bstar Nikki Haley in the Granite \u2063State.<\/p>\n<p>The DeSantis \u200dcampaign, feeling the\u200b pressure \u2062after\u2063 a disappointing\u2063 performance in Iowa, has decided to relocate the majority of\u200d its staff to\u200c South Carolina. This move, made well in advance of the Feb. 24 primary, reflects\u200b the reality that DeSantis is polling in \u2062the single digits against both Trump\u200d and Haley in\u2062 New Hampshire.<\/p>\n<blockquote>\n<p>\u201cThe DeSantis decision to focus on South Carolina is a public admission \u200cof \u2064New Hampshire being a de facto two-person race between Nikki Haley and \u200bDonald \u200cTrump,\u201d \u200bsaid former New Hampshire\u2062 Republican Senate candidate Vikram Mansharamani.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p>This is exactly what Haley had been hoping for \u2063after Iowa, even\u2063 though DeSantis \u200cis not completely surrendering the New Hampshire battleground to her. However, any support that DeSantis loses due\u200c to his reduced presence in the \u200dstate could actually benefit Trump.<\/p>\n<p>Andrew Smith, the director of the University of \u200dNew Hampshire Survey Center, cautioned that \u2063DeSantis&#8217; absence &#8220;shouldn&#8217;t impact things \u2063too much&#8221; since \u2063he only garnered 6% in the latest state survey.\u2062 However, Smith also \u200bnoted\u2064 that over 60% \u2064of DeSantis voters&#8217; \u2063second choice\u200b is Trump, indicating that &#8220;Haley really\u2064 needs DeSantis to do\u2064 well in New Hampshire, not leave.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>David Paleologos, the director of the Suffolk University\u200c Political Research Center, agreed, stating that among the small subset of \u200dDeSantis voters in \u200dthe New Hampshire poll, they would favor\u2062 Trump over Haley by a margin of 50% to 34%.<\/p>\n<p>While Haley has a better chance of defeating \u200dTrump in New\u2062 Hampshire due to its larger share of independent voters,\u2063 she \u200dstill\u200b trails him by\u200c approximately 13 points in\u2064 the latest polling. On the other hand, DeSantis seems to be banking\u2063 on appealing to the\u2064 more conservative electorate in South Carolina, even though it is Haley&#8217;s home state.<\/p>\n<p>In the \u200dRealClearPolitics polling average, Haley currently leads DeSantis \u2064in South Carolina with 22% compared to his 11%,\u200c but she is far behind Trump&#8217;s commanding 52%.<\/p>\n<blockquote>\n<p>New Hampshire\u200c Republican strategist Matthew\u2063 Bartlett believes that DeSantis &#8220;clearly&#8221; thinks Haley will lose in \u2063both South Carolina \u2063and New Hampshire. He predicts that DeSantis&#8217;\u2062 move in South Carolina is part of a larger strategy to eventually &#8220;take \u200don Trump \u200bone on one.&#8221;<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p>This strategy is undoubtedly risky, but \u200bas Bartlett points out, &#8220;everyone not named Trump\u2062 needs to take risks \u200d\u2014 even if\u2062 the odds are not in their favor.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p><strong>Click here to read more from The Washington Examiner.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p> <\/p>\n<h2> What does\u2064 DeSantis hope\u2063 to achieve by diverting campaign resources to South Carolina?<\/h2>\n<p><span>  P>This shift in campaign focus is seen as a strategic move to boost Trump&#8217;s defense against Nikki Haley, who is emerging as a strong contender in the New Hampshire primary. Despite Haley \u2063not formally announcing her candidacy, she has been making waves with her recent speeches and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/well-known-colorado-animal-rights-lawyer-arrested-after-allegedly-hiring-hitman-to-murder-husbands-girlfriend\/\" title=\"Well-Known Colorado Animal Rights Lawyer Arrested After Allegedly Hiring Hitman To Murder Husband\u2019s Girlfriend\">media appearances<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/rep-thomas-massie-brings-back-a-2017-proposal-to-do-away-with-the-department-of-education\/\" title=\"Rep. Thomas Massie brings back a 2017 proposal to do away with the Department of Education\">gaining attention<\/a> and support from both Republicans and\u200c Democrats.<\/p>\n<p>DeSantis, a staunch ally of Trump, recognizes\u200b the threat that Haley\u2063 poses to Trump&#8217;s dominance in the primary race. By diverting \u200cresources to South Carolina, where Trump enjoys significant popularity, DeSantis aims to ensure a strong performance for\u200b Trump in the \u200bstate.<\/p>\n<p>This decision also highlights the changing dynamics within the \u200bRepublican Party. While\u2064 DeSantis may have initially positioned himself as a potential alternative\u2064 to Trump, his shift in focus indicates a recognition of Trump&#8217;s enduring influence\u2062 within the party. By aligning himself with Trump and actively working to boost his campaign, DeSantis not only strengthens his own ties with the former President but \u200calso \u2063solidifies his position within the party hierarchy.<\/p>\n<p>Furthermore, by prioritizing South Carolina, DeSantis acknowledges the importance of early primary victories in shaping the narrative and \u2062momentum of a campaign.\u200d Historically, candidates who perform well in the early states \u200dgain significant media attention and \u200bfundraising support, \u200bwhich can then propel them forward\u2064 in the subsequent contests.<\/p>\n<p>However, this strategic move does come\u2064 with its own risks. By ceding \u2063ground in New Hampshire, DeSantis leaves himself vulnerable to \u200dbeing\u2064 overshadowed by other candidates, both within and\u200c outside of the Trump camp. While South Carolina is a crucial state in the Republican primary, a weak showing in New Hampshire could potentially undermine DeSantis&#8217; \u2062credibility and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/biden-is-relying-on-voters-he-pissed-off-to-save-him-from-a-major-embarrassment\/\" title=\"Biden counts on disgruntled voters to prevent a big letdown\">momentum moving forward<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Moreover, DeSantis&#8217; decision to focus on\u200b South \u200dCarolina could open up an opportunity for other candidates, such as Florida Senator Marco Rubio, to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/john-cox-seeking-to-unseat-calif-gov-gavin-newsom-turn-state-around\/\" title=\"John Cox seeking to unseat Calif. Gov. Gavin Newsom, turn state around\">gain traction<\/a> in the New Hampshire primary. Rubio,\u2063 who has previously \u2062run for president and has\u2062 a\u2062 strong base of support in the \u200bstate, could capitalize on DeSantis&#8217; absence and consolidate his position as a viable alternative to both Haley and Trump.<\/p>\n<p>Overall, Gov. DeSantis&#8217; shift in campaign focus to South Carolina reflects the evolving dynamics of the Republican primary race. By prioritizing Trump&#8217;s defense against\u200c Nikki Haley and recognizing the importance of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/beyonce-officially-has-the-most-grammys-of-any-artist-thanks-god-and-queer-community\/\" title=\"Beyonc\u00e9 Officially Has the Most Grammys of Any Artist, Thanks God and \u201cQueer Community\u201d\">early victories<\/a>, DeSantis aims to solidify his own position within the \u2064party while bolstering Trump&#8217;s chances in the primary. However, this strategic move also carries\u200d risks, leaving DeSantis vulnerable to other candidates and potentially undermining his credibility. Only time will tell if this gamble will pay off for DeSantis and Trump in the long run.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Gov. Ron DeSantis (R-FL) shifts focus to South Carolina, potentially aiding Donald Trump against Nikki Haley&#8217;s surge in New Hampshire. Accepting a third-place finish there, DeSantis aims to support Trump&#8217;s efforts. The campaign faces pressure to adapt and strategize effectively<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2641,"featured_media":2153452,"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":[],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-2153451","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry"],"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\/2153451","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=2153451"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2153451\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/2153452"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2153451"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=2153451"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=2153451"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}