2024 Presidential Campaign Blog

Nikki Haley Unveils North Carolina Leadership Team

Nikki Haley Unveils North Carolina Leadership Team

CHARLOTTE, N.C. – Today, the Nikki Haley for President campaign unveiled its North Carolina leadership team. These elected officials, business leaders, and influential community members will provide valuable experience and insight as Haley faces off in a one-on-one match-up against Donald Trump. North Carolinians head to the polls for the Super Tuesday primary on March 5, 2024.

“Nikki Haley is a leader who sets the tone at the top and can make our country normal again,” said Krista Moore, chair of the North Carolina leadership team and Women for Nikki North Carolina. “It's time to bring an end to the chaos and shift our focus towards securing a brighter future for our children and our nation."

“It’s past time we had a true conservative in the White House, someone who can put in eight years of hard work and get this country back on track. It’s time for President Nikki Haley,” said Art Pope, former state representative and co-chair of the North Carolina leadership team. “She fought for conservative policies in South Carolina, from tax cuts to the border, and I know she can do the same at the national level.”

“North Carolinians know what’s at stake in this election. We need to get back to the conservative principles that will let our nation thrive: fiscal conservatism, peace through strength, and limited government,” said Nikki Haley. “We’ve got a country to save, and a great team in the Tar Heel State to help us do it.”

Haley’s North Carolina Leadership Team:
Art Pope, Former Member of the State House of Representatives
CPL Frank Williams, Vietnam Veteran, USMC; Chair, Veterans for Nikki NC
Krista Moore, Chair, Women for Nikki NC
Martha Rainville, Major General (ret.), USAF; NC Regional Chair
Brenda Murray, RN, NC District Chair
Nell Parker, Communications Professional (ret.); NC Regional Chair
Mary Galligan, Executive (ret.) Medical Device & Diagnostics; NC Regional Chair
Amy Allison, Community Leader; NC Regional Chair
Mildred Norris, EdD Associate Professor; NC District Chair
Tim Riverbank, Healthcare Executive; NC District Chair
Lorraine Short, Business Owner, LLC; NC District Chair
Mike Alford, Business Leader
Raiford Trask, Business Leader
Elissa Vona, Business Executive; Research & Data Analyst

Nikki Haley Expands Virginia Leadership Team

Nikki Haley Expands Virginia Leadership Team

RICHMOND, Va. – As Nikki Haley heads to Virginia ahead of Super Tuesday, the campaign expanded its Virginia leadership team. These elected officials, business leaders, and influential community members will provide valuable experience and insight as Haley makes her case for a new generation of conservative leadership.

These new co-chairs come in addition to Haley’s previously released Virginia leadership team, including former First Lady Susan Allen, former Rep. Barbara Comstock, former Rep. Tom Davis, and Del. Carrie Coyner, among others.

“Support for Nikki Haley continues to grow among Virginians because the Commonwealth understands what’s at stake in this year’s election,” said Kristi Way, Co-Chair of Nikki Haley’s Virginia team. “For the future of our Commonwealth and our country, we need to elect Republicans up and down the ballot who can deliver real results, and that begins with Nikki Haley at the top of the ticket.”

New Co-Chairs of Haley’s Virginia Leadership Team:
Jim LeMunyon, Former Member of the Virginia General Assembly
Randy Minchew, Former Member of the Virginia General Assembly
Dick Duvall, Past Chairman of the Northern Virginia Chamber of Commerce, Past Chairman of the local Red Cross
Suresh Shenoy, Past Chairman of the the Red Cross, Past Board Member of the Northern Virginia Chamber of Commerce

Haley’s Previously Announced Virginia Leadership Team Co-Chairs:
Susan Allen, Former First Lady of Virginia, Co-Chair
Alissa Baker, Women for Nikki
Barbara Comstock, Former Member of Congress, VA-10
Del. Carrie Coyner, Member of the Virginia General Assembly, HD-75
Tom Davis, Former Member of Congress, VA-08
Ben Dessart, Former Chair, Young Republicans
Steve Dougherty, Former Reagan Administration Official
Lee Dunn, Co-Chair, Women for Nikki, Virginia State Co-Chair, Former General Counsel to Senator John McCain, Co-Chair
Frank Fannon, Former Mayor and Councilman, City of Alexandria
Kirsti Goodwin, Business Leader
Terri Hauser, Vice Chair, Alexandria City Republican Committee
Jamil Jaffer, Business and National Security Leader
Hugh Joyce, Business Leader
Harry Kelso, Vets for Nikki
Bill and Bobbi Kilberg, Business Leaders
Col Jim Klingmeyer (Ret.), Chair, Vets for Nikki, Co-Chair
Lester Munson, Former Staff Director, U.S. Senate Committee on Foreign Relations
Davis Rennolds, Business Leader
Elroy Sailor, Business Leader
Morgan Viña, Women for Nikki, Virginia State and Southeast Regional Chair, Chief of Staff to Nikki Haley at the U.S. Mission to the United Nations, Co-Chair
Kristi Way, Vice Chair, Republican Party of Virginia, Co-Chair

Marianne Williamson Unsuspends Presidential Campaign

Marianne Williamson Unsuspends Presidential Campaign

Dear Friends,
As of today, I am unsuspending my Presidential campaign.

All of us have noticed America’s political dynamics are moving in a disturbing direction. Donald Trump’s power is on the incline, and President Biden’s is on the decline. More and more people are saying the quiet part out loud: that despite the fact that the President deserves credit for many of his accomplishments, he is clearly a weak candidate to defeat Donald Trump in 2024.

I, however, am not. My ability to arouse in Americans the angels of our better nature is the most powerful antidote to Trump’s dark and authoritarian vision.

I suspended my campaign because we were losing the horse race. But there is something much bigger than the horse race that’s at stake here. In the words of Mohammed Ali, ‘When the mission is right, the odds don’t matter.”

We cannot sit idly by while the D.C. political class sleepwalks this country into disaster. Too many have followed the directives of the status quo for too long, but we are awakening now. We are ready to act, to take the wheel of history into our hands and turn it in another direction.

We need a President who stands for a new beginning in America, and whether I can help do that as President or in some other way, unsuspending the campaign is a necessary next step.

We will win on the promise of restoring America’s middle class and waging peace both domestically and internationally. From #MedicareForAll to #CeasefireNow in exchange for the hostages, from tuition free college and tech school to a guaranteed living wage, from waging peace to repudiating America’s forever war machine, from subsidized child care to ending America’s War on Drugs, our platform is the winning one.

I will respond to the cult-like personality of Donald Trump with a light-filled vision of hope and possibility. We will become once again a “government of the people, by the people, and for the people” at a time when corporate interests have taken Washington hostage.

I hope you are as moved by this vision as I am. You have supported the campaign before, and I hope you feel moved to support it again.

We must rise to the occasion like never before; so much is riding on what we do now. Even if the most I can do is influence the President, that in itself is a goal worth striving for. For those of us who are deeply committed to Trump not returning to the White House, it’s imperative that we do everything possible to help mount a winning campaign in 2024.

I hope you will help me do this. There is no time to waste. Please give generously so we can restart the engines and race to the top.

With gratitude and conviction,

Marianne

Statement from President Joe Biden on Tonight’s Primary Results in Michigan

Statement from President Biden on Tonight’s Primary Results in Michigan

The following is a statement from President Joe Biden on the results of tonight’s Michigan primary:

“I want to thank every Michigander who made their voice heard today. Exercising the right to vote and participating in our democracy is what makes America great.

“Four years ago, it was Michigan’s diverse coalition that came together to reject Donald Trump’s MAGA extremism and sent me and Kamala to the White House. Because of Michiganders, we’ve been able to work hand in hand with Governor Whitmer and the incredible Democratic leaders in Michigan’s congressional delegation to deliver enormous progress. I was proud to stand shoulder to shoulder with UAW workers last year as they led the fight for the wages and benefits they deserve. We took on Big Pharma and are lowering the cost of prescription drugs for nearly 2 million Michigan seniors. We’re investing in our world-class auto industry and are finally making big corporations pay their fair share after Trump rigged the economy for special interests and gave handouts to his wealthy friends. And we’re fixing our crumbling bridges and roads while creating thousands of good-paying, union jobs right here in Michigan after Trump shipped them overseas.

“For all of this progress, there is so much left to do. Donald Trump is threatening to drag us even further into the past as he pursues revenge and retribution. He proudly brags that he is the reason Roe v. Wade was overturned in this country. Because of Donald Trump, women’s lives are at risk, doctors face the prospect of criminal penalties for doing their jobs, and families desperately trying to have children are having access to fertility treatments ripped away. Now, Donald Trump wants to ban abortion nationwide – including here in Michigan.

“You’ve heard me say many times it’s never a good bet to bet against the United States of America. It’s never a good bet to bet against Michiganders either. This fight for our freedoms, for working families, and for Democracy is going to take all of us coming together. I know that we will.”

Transcript of Donald Trump’s Remarks to the Michigan GOP After Tonight's Victory

Transcript of President Donald J. Trump’s Remarks to the Michigan GOP After Dominating Victory

I just want to thank everybody. This was a great day and Pete [Hoekstra], congratulations. You'll be a fantastic chairman, one of the best ever. I don't know if you know he was a fantastic— just couldn't be better as an ambassador— but before that he was a really successful and respected, highly respected congressman. And now he's with us, and we have a very simple task: we have to win on November 5, and we're going to win big, and it's going to be like nothing that anybody has ever seen. It's going to be fantastic. We win Michigan; we win the whole thing. The auto workers are with us. We have so many people with us. They’ve destroyed the auto working business—the auto workers— with this new deal, and with the all-electric mandate, all those cars are going to be made in China. And we're going to bring it all back into Michigan and other places in our country. But I just want to thank everybody, you've been so incredible. The numbers are far greater than we even anticipated. Thank you very much, and we'll be doing a lot of campaigning over the next couple of months and few months. I can tell you this November 5th cannot come fast enough because our country is in serious trouble. We have the worst president in the history of our country, the most incompetent and the most corrupt president, and we can't let this continue. So the date November 5, January 20, when we take over, could not come fast enough because we're going to Make America Great Again, greater than ever before. And I just want to thank everybody, you've been incredible. And I'm so proud of the results because they're far greater than anticipated. So thank you all very much, and I'll be seeing you over the next period of nine months and long beyond that. Thank you very much, and Pete, congratulations.

 

Nikki Haley Campaign Responds to Michigan Primary Results

Nikki Haley Campaign Responds to Michigan Primary Results

CHARLESTON, S.C. — The Nikki Haley for President campaign's national spokesperson, Olivia Perez-Cubas, issued the following statement regarding the Michigan Republican Primary results:

“Joe Biden is losing about 20 percent of the Democratic vote today, and many say it’s a sign of his weakness in November. Donald Trump is losing about 35 percent of the vote. That’s a flashing warning sign for Trump in November. Since Trump became president in 2016, he lost Michigan Republicans the state House, state Senate, and Governor’s mansion. What was once a beacon for the conservative cause, the Michigan Republican Party is now fractured and divided.

“Let this serve as another warning sign that what has happened in Michigan will continue to play out across the country. So long as Donald Trump is at the top of the ticket, Republicans will keep losing to the socialist left. Our children deserve better.”

Presidential Candidate Ryan Binkley Suspends His Campaign

Presidential Candidate Ryan Binkley Suspends His Campaign
Binkley endorses Trump, calls for urgent action on the economy.

RICHARDSON, TX (February 27, 2024) – Presidential candidate Ryan Binkley has announced that he is suspending his campaign. “Today, I am suspending my campaign for the Presidency of the United States of America and offering my endorsement and unwavering support for President Trump. I would like to thank my family, friends, campaign team, 80,000 plus financial supporters, and the hundreds of volunteers who helped share my vision. Without your efforts, prayers, love, and generosity, none of this would have been possible,” Binkley said.

After launching his campaign in April 2023, Binkley ran an aggressive campaign that included over 200 events in Iowa, plus many visits to New Hampshire and Nevada. “When I began this journey for the office of the Presidency of the United States of America, it was with a message in my heart that our country needs to awaken to the fact that the unsustainable deficit spending and debt path we are on will undoubtedly lead us to a generational economic disruption. I believe that we can get off that path and begin a journey to balance the federal budget by transforming and demonopolizing the healthcare system which has been bankrupting our nation. I also felt deeply that as bad as the U.S. fiscal and monetary policy is, the political corruption and cultural divide in our country is an even greater threat. Throughout my campaign, I have seen our party struggle to find a place for a new vision while weighing the corrupt allegations and indictments against President Trump. He will need everyone’s support, and he will have mine moving forward,” Binkley said.

Despite significant resistance from the national media and pollsters and being outspent by significant margins, Binkley received 80,994 unique donations as of the Iowa Caucus. He was the first candidate to visit all 99 counties in Iowa, and received 4x more votes than former Governor Asa Hutchinson at the Iowa Caucus. “I have remained in this race a few weeks longer than most thought I should because I felt strongly about continuing to bring awareness to the critical economic issues our country needs to address with urgency,” Binkley said.

Despite the February 20 - 22 HarrisX poll showing Binkley with 3% support (a 2% increase from earlier polls), it became clear to him after the South Carolina primary that now was the right time to step out of the race. “Some may say I lost the race. But there were so many wins along the way. I won with every person I inspired, every heart I touched, every friend I made, and every special moment I experienced. The journey was the win,” Binkley said.

Binkley is co-founder and CEO of mergers and acquisitions firm Generational Group and co-founder and lead pastor of Create Church, both in the Dallas area. “While it is time for me to go back to my family, business and church and care for the responsibilities I have been given, I remain steadfast in my commitment to my plans for the economy, border security, and healthcare. I look forward to considering other ways I can make an impact and promote my policy positions. Thank you again for being with us on this journey. Let’s continue to pray for our nation, and our leaders. When we look to each other for wisdom and strength, our future can be better than we can imagine. I look forward to seeing what tomorrow holds.” Binkley said.

Minnesota Rally with Nikki Haley Photos, DoubleTree Bloomington, Monday, February 26, 2024

Former U.S. Senator Rudy Boschwitz Endorses Nikki Haley for President

Nikki Haley Picks Up Big Minnesota Endorsement

BLOOMINGTON, Minn. — As Minnesotans prepare to head to the polls on Super Tuesday, Nikki Haley earned the endorsement of a Minnesota Republican heavyweight: former U.S. Senator Rudy Boschwitz. The endorsement came as Haley addressed more than 1,500 people at a rally in Bloomington on Monday night.

“Senator Boschwitz embodies the American dream. He fled the Nazi regime, started a successful family business, and served our country as a soldier, a senator, and an ambassador,” said Haley. “He’s fought for conservative policies at home and peace through strength abroad, and I am honored to have his endorsement.”

“Ambassador Haley represents a new generation of conservative leadership that’s focused on a return to normalcy and conservative values: fiscal discipline, standing for our allies, and lifting people up,” said Senator Boschwitz.

Rudy Boschwitz has long fought to bring principled conservative leadership to the U.S. Senate and Minnesota. He was born to a Jewish family in Berlin in 1930. His family fled the country as Adolf Hitler rose to power, ultimately settling in New York. Senator Boschwitz earned his J.D. from New York University and started a successful home improvement business in Minnesota before serving in the U.S. Senate. He also served as the U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations Commission on Human Rights under President George W. Bush.

Nikki Haley: "The Fight Goes On," Remarks as Prepared for Delivery, South Carolina, February 24, 2024

Haley: The Fight Goes On

CHARLESTON, S.C. – Nikki Haley addressed supporters following the South Carolina primary and her message is clear: the fight goes on.

Her remarks, as prepared for delivery, are below:
“The Fight Goes On”
Nikki Haley
South Carolina
February 24, 2024

Thank you so much.

I feel blessed tonight. I’ve felt blessed throughout this entire journey. Even when it’s been tough, I haven’t lost sight of that. I’ve felt God’s strength and grace every step of the way.

I’m blessed to have served the state that raised me.

I’m truly blessed that I was able to be with my mom this morning as she voted for her daughter for President of the United States.

And it’s a blessing to know that across our sweet state, everyone wants to bring back the America we know and love. That’s the underlying message in what happened today.

I want to congratulate Donald Trump on his victory.

And I want to thank the people of South Carolina for using the power of your voice. No matter the results, I love the people of our state. I love what we accomplished together. And I love how we united during our worst challenges and tragedies.

I’ve always seen our state as a family. Families are honest with each other. They say the hard truths. That’s what I’ve done this entire campaign. That’s what I’ll do now.

What I saw today was South Carolina’s frustration with our country’s direction. I’ve seen that same frustration nationwide.

I share it. I feel it to my core. I couldn’t be more worried for America. It seems like our country is coming apart.

But here’s the thing. America will come apart if we make the wrong choices.

This has never been about me or my political future.

We need to beat Joe Biden in November.

I don’t believe Donald Trump can beat Joe Biden. Nearly every day, Trump drives people away, including with his comments just yesterday.

Today, in South Carolina, we’re getting around 40% of the vote. That’s about what we got in New Hampshire too.

I’m an accountant. I know 40% is not 50%.

But I also know 40% is not some tiny group.

There are huge numbers of voters in our Republican primaries who are saying they want an alternative.

I said earlier this week that no matter what happens in South Carolina, I would continue to run for President.

I’m a woman of my word. I’m not giving up this fight when a majority of Americans disapprove of both Donald Trump and Joe Biden.

South Carolina has spoken. We’re the fourth state to do so. In the next ten days, another 21 states and territories will speak. They have the right to a real choice, not a Soviet-style election with only one candidate. And I have a duty to give them that choice.

We can’t afford four more years of Biden’s failures or Trump’s lack of focus.

We’re at $34 trillion in debt and counting.

Not even a third of our 8th graders are proficient in reading.

Families can’t afford groceries.

Nine million illegals have come to our border—with enough fentanyl to kill every single American.

And beyond our borders, the world is on fire. War is spreading further every day. If we aren’t strong, those wars will draw America further in.

And it’s not just about policies.

We won’t get out of our downward spiral if we keep obsessing over the past.

Does anyone seriously think Joe Biden or Donald Trump will unite our country to solve our problems?

One of them calls his fellow Americans fascists. The other calls his fellow Americans vermin. They aren’t fighting for our country’s future. They’re demanding we fight each other.

The younger generation—my children’s generation—knows it better than anyone.

They deserve better. They deserve leadership.

And so I will keep fighting—for them and for you and for all of America!

From the start of this campaign, I have made clear that I’m running for president to save America.

I’m running to remind us what it means to be American.

In the America I know and love, we believe in each other. And we believe in America’s inherent goodness.

Now is the time to renew that belief. Now is the time to remember who we are.

We’re citizens of the greatest country in human history—and we must lead now more than ever before!

I’m grateful to South Carolina. I always have been and always will be.

And I’m grateful that today is not the end of our story.

We’re headed to Michigan tomorrow. And we’re headed to the Super Tuesday states throughout all of next week.

We’ll keep fighting for America—and we won’t rest until America wins!