New Hampshire Gov. Chris Sununu to Endorse Nikki Haley for President
Haley has been campaigning heavily in New Hampshire and has surged to second place in polling behind former President Donald Trump, though he's still maintaining a double-digit lead. Sununu, who has high approval ratings in his state, has been a vocal critic of the former president, though it's unclear how much impact his endorsement will have.
Sununu is expected to announce his endorsement at an event with Haley in Manchester.
"I look forward to joining Nikki at her town hall this evening — it's going to be a lot of fun," he said in a statement released by his office, though he did not confirm his intention to endorse her.
Sununu has been campaigning with other Republican presidential candidates in New Hampshire, too, joining Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis and former New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie at their events.
In November, Sununu appeared with Haley at several campaign stops and encouraged New Hampshire voters to engage with the Republican presidential candidates coming through their state before its first-in-the-nation primary in late January.
In New Hampshire, we are determined to regain our position as the top country, and it all starts right here. We are committed to helping these candidates and ensuring they align with the country's needs. We will ask them the right questions, get to know them as individuals, and provide them with an amazing opportunity," stated an enthusiastic attendee at a town hall in Hooksett, where Haley was present.
During a lively event in Londonderry, Haley playfully approached Sununu for his endorsement. "Are you ready to endorse me?" she asked, with the diner packed with attendees.
"Getting closer every day," Sununu responded, keeping the suspense alive.
New Hampshire voters who attended Haley's town halls expressed their desire for an alternative to Trump, whom they had supported in previous elections.
Noel Searles, a retiree from New Hampshire, shared his thoughts, saying, "I believe he was a great president during his time. He accomplished many positive things. I appreciate that Nikki Haley shares many of his policy views. However, I believe his current arrogance is a disadvantage, and I am uncertain about his electability."
