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Every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday, David M. Drucker, Michael Warren, and Charles Hilu offer a heavily reported look at what’s going on in the parties’ struggle for political power, from the campaign trail to the White House.
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For Nikki Haley, on to South Carolina
Plus: A Joe Biden abortion rally turns into a pro-Palestinian protest.
Ahead of New Hampshire, Haley Dishes Out ‘Hard Truths’ About Trump
Plus: A well-organized Trump campaign feels confident and the pro-life movement marches on.
Nikki Haley Courts New Hampshire Voters Who Dread Trump-Biden Rematch
Plus: No Labels suggests criminal charges for its critics.
In New Hampshire, Haley Finds Her Anti-Trump Audience
Plus: Breaking down Trump’s huge earned-media lead.
The Iowa Caucuses Are Finally Here
With Trump’s win all but secure, a look at the fight for second place with DeSantis and Haley.
Nikki Haley Increasingly Confident in Second-Place Iowa Finish
Plus: How the changing Iowa caucuses have affected the mighty biofuel lobby.
A Busy Day on the Campaign Trail
On Christie’s decision to drop out, CNN’s presidential debate, and Fox News’ town hall with Donald Trump.
Get Ready For the Final Debate Before Iowa
Plus: How will a severe cold snap affect next week’s caucuses?
Nikki Haley and Ron DeSantis Finally Take On Trump
But is it too little, too late as Iowa and New Hampshire loom?
DeSantis’ Closing Iowa Strategy: Hit Haley
Plus, Joe Biden turns up the volume on his warnings about Donald Trump.
The Trump-Haley Rivalry Heats Up in New Hampshire
But can the former South Carolina governor compete in her home state?
MAGA’s Newest Punching Bag
At Turning Point USA’s AmericaFest this week, Nikki Haley was Public Enemy No. 1.
Kevin McCarthy Predicts 2024 GOP Victories in Exit Interview
Plus: Turning Point USA tells the young MAGA faithful that early voting is good, actually.