But to do that, the field must coalesce behind Haley and force Trump to the debate stage. By Kurt Bardella / Los Angeles TimesNikki Haley, former South Carolina governor and United Nations ambassador, represents the Republican Party’s best hope to vanquish Donald Trump. If the field narrows to just Haley and Trump, Haley would have a real shot at damaging him. Unless he is beaten in the primary, democracy will remain under attack by his lies and more violence should he lose the general election in November. What we do know: A multi-candidate Republican primary field isn’t a contest, it sets the stage for a Donald Trump coronation.

Source: Los Angeles Times January 08, 2024 09:59 UTC