As the Republican primary moves from debates to elections, can Nikki Haley’s surge become a super surge? It’s certainly possible, but displacing DeSantis as the clear second choice means nothing unless it propels Haley into first place. Engineering a coveted head-to-head matchup with Trump doesn’t help if Haley still loses 70-30, 60-40, or even 51-49.

Nikki Haley delivers remarks at the Christians United for Israel summit on July 17, 2023, in Arlington, Virginia. (Photo by Anna Moneymaker/Getty Images)
Nikki Haley delivers remarks at the Christians United for Israel summit on July 17, 2023, in Arlington, Virginia. (Photo by Anna Moneymaker/Getty Images)



