The race for the Republican presidential nomination has reached a critical stage, and recent developments are shaping the landscape of the contest. A live town hall with Ron DeSantis is scheduled to begin in less than three hours. However, there will not be a debate later this week, as the three Republican candidates have not come to an agreement on participating. Former President Trump has consistently avoided participating in any debates, and Nikki Haley, a significant contender, has stated that she will not participate unless Trump is present. With the deadline passing, it seems that the debate process has collapsed.
Nikki Haley has declared this to be a two-person race between herself and Trump, disregarding the potential impact of other candidates. Despite finishing third in Iowa, Haley believes that moving forward, it will primarily be a competition between her and Trump. However, it is important to note that she finished two points behind DeSantis and a significant 30 points behind Trump in Iowa. The results in Iowa may not have a significant influence on the New Hampshire primary, as some undecided voters in New Hampshire do not believe it will impact their decision. Polls in New Hampshire indicate a tied race between Trump and Haley, with DeSantis at 4%.
