Former President Donald Trump is currently leading in the race for delegates in South Carolina, with 63 delegates at stake. Trump holds a significant lead with 63 delegates compared to Nikki Haley's 17. Despite not heavily investing time or money in the state, Trump's campaign is feeling confident and predicts a double-digit win.
Trump recently held a get-out-the-vote rally in Rock Hill and spoke at CPAC in Maryland. He has been looking beyond South Carolina and focusing on the upcoming November elections, aiming to defeat President Joe Biden.
During his recent appearances, Trump seldom mentioned Nikki Haley, indicating his focus on the bigger picture. South Carolina Governor Henry McMaster, who has endorsed Trump, highlighted the state's open primary system that allows voters from all party affiliations to participate.
There have been concerns about potential interference from Democrats in the primary, but historically, this has not materialized significantly. Nikki Haley's statement welcoming voters from all parties has drawn criticism from Trump, who has been vocal about his disapproval.
The primary election in South Carolina will be crucial in determining the delegate distribution, with Trump currently holding a substantial lead over Haley. The state's political landscape and open primary system add an element of unpredictability to the race, as both candidates navigate their strategies to secure support from voters.
