Nikki Haley's Uphill Battle in South Carolina: Shifting the Primary Electorate to Overcome Trump's Stronghold

Nikki Haley's chances in the South Carolina primary hinge on reshaping the electorate, drawing in more moderates, liberals, educated, and non-traditional voters. However, historical conservative dominance presents a major challenge. Despite efforts to mobilize non-traditional Republican voters, closing the significant polling gap against Trump appears unlikely.

Challenges Faced

Haley faces the daunting task of overcoming the historical conservative dominance in South Carolina. Mobilizing non-traditional Republican voters has proven to be an uphill battle, impacting her ability to close the polling gap against Trump.