A recent CNN/University of New Hampshire poll indicates that most likely, New Hampshire Republican voters who supported Florida Governor Ron DeSantis now favor former President Donald Trump. Of the DeSantis supporters surveyed, 62 percent affirmed they would switch their support to Trump. In contrast, a smaller proportion, 30 percent, named former U.N. ambassador Nikki Haley as their next preferred candidate. The poll involved 2,348 likely Republican voters, canvassed from January 16-19, a few days before DeSantis suspended his campaign.
Governor DeSantis called off his presidential run on January 21, before the New Hampshire primary. He announced his support for Trump while taking a jibe at Haley, referring to her as an echo of the “old Republican guard.” The decision came only two days before the New Hampshire primary, adding further uncertainty to the voting landscape.
In response to DeSantis’ withdrawal, Haley addressed a gathering of her supporters with “may the best woman win.” The once-crowded Republican field navigating the New Hampshire primary has seen an unexpected turn with the Florida Governor’s exit, leaving his supporters to choose between the two remaining high-profile candidates.
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