Former Republican presidential candidate Nikki Haley is currently in Israel, where she has been meeting with Israeli government leaders, including Defense Minister Yoav Galant and War Cabinet member Benny Gantz. Both Israeli officials expressed gratitude for the continued support of the United States towards Israel's government.
During her visit, Haley signed Israeli military shells with the phrase 'finish them,' which is believed to be directed towards Hamas. This action came a day after an Israeli strike resulted in the death of 45 individuals at a camp for displaced Palestinians in Rafah, as reported by the Hamas-run Gaza Health Ministry.
Haley's trip to Israel follows her recent announcement that she would be voting for Donald Trump in the upcoming November elections. Despite withdrawing from the presidential race, Haley continues to maintain significant support across the country, particularly in battleground states.
For instance, in the Pennsylvania Republican primary, Haley garnered 17% of the vote more than a month after exiting the race. This demonstrates her enduring appeal among voters in key electoral regions.
John King's exploration of Pennsylvania revealed that some of Haley's supporters are still undecided about their voting choices for the upcoming election. In rural Berks County, where Trump enjoys strong support, Haley managed to secure 16% of the vote, indicating her influence even in areas traditionally aligned with the incumbent president.
One voter, Joan Lunden, who previously supported Reagan and the Tea Party, cast a primary vote for Haley before leaving the GOP to register as an independent. Lunden cited a shift in the Republican Party towards populism, which she finds concerning.
Meanwhile, in Delaware County, a suburb of Philadelphia, Linda Rooney, a former Trump voter who switched to Biden in 2020, expressed frustration with the current state of the Republican Party. Rooney, who serves as a borough election monitor, criticized the party's direction and Trump's conduct during the events of January 6th.
Rooney, however, remains hesitant to vote for Biden again due to concerns about the economy and national security. She faces a dilemma between writing in a candidate, holding her nose to vote for Trump, or abstaining from the presidential ballot altogether.
These individual perspectives underscore the complex dynamics at play within the Republican Party and the broader political landscape as the country approaches another pivotal election.
