In the Democratic presidential primary in Nevada on Tuesday, US President Joe Biden secured a resounding victory, virtually unopposed. Garnering nearly 90 percent of the votes, Biden expressed gratitude to the voters for their support and emphasized the importance of organizing, mobilizing, and voting to safeguard American democracy.
Meanwhile, in the Republican party, Indian American Nikki Haley faced a setback as she was defeated by "None of These Candidates" in the Nevada primary. Haley, the former two-term governor of South Carolina, was the sole candidate on the Republican ballot, organized by the state. The Nevada Republican caucus, scheduled for Thursday, will allocate 26 delegates for the Republican National Convention in July. While former President Donald Trump is expected to win the caucus, the outcome of the Nevada primaries marked a significant embarrassment for Haley.
Trump wasted no time in seizing on Haley's defeat, taking to social media to comment on her loss. Despite the setback, Haley's campaign downplayed the defeat and criticized Trump's remarks, asserting their focus on the upcoming South Carolina primary on February 24.
The Nevada results saw over 63 percent of voters choosing "None of These Candidates," leaving Haley with just 31 percent of the vote. This outcome made Haley the first presidential candidate to lose to "none of these candidates" since its introduction in Nevada in 1975.
Looking ahead, Biden continues his campaign, with the next Democratic primary scheduled in Michigan on February 27. With his victory in Nevada, Biden aims to rally support and momentum for his bid to secure the Democratic nomination for the presidency.
(With Agency Inputs)
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