In a surprising turn of events, Ron DeSantis has ended his campaign just 48 hours before the New Hampshire primary. According to recent polls, the Republican field has narrowed down to two candidates: Donald Trump and Nikki Haley. A poll shows Trump leading with 54% of the potential vote, followed by Haley with 41%, while the remaining 3% is undecided. Despite DeSantis dropping out, Trump appears to be the frontrunner in the race.
One key factor for success in New Hampshire is the enthusiasm of unaffiliated voters, who make up 40% of the electorate. Governor Sununu has emphasized the importance of these voters, stating that they need to show up in equal or greater numbers than Republicans for Haley to have a chance. However, there are doubts about the level of enthusiasm on the ground, which has also been observed in Iowa. This lack of enthusiasm could hinder Haley's chances of securing a victory.
