As the Iowa caucuses mark the beginning of the Republican presidential nomination process, Indian-American presidential aspirant Nikki Haley has asserted that she is not interested in being the Vice President and is running to win the presidency.
In an interview with CBS News, Haley expressed her determination to secure the top position and emphasized that she has never played for a second position. A recent CBS/YouGov poll indicated that Haley holds a larger lead over President Joe Biden than either Donald Trump or Florida Governor Ron DeSantis in potential head-to-head matchups.
Haley, who has a strong presence in the polls, stated, "Republicans need to start winning again. I will stomp all over Joe Biden in the general election."
With the New Hampshire primary approaching, where Haley is sitting at 28%, she believes the Republican presidential race will be a contest between her and Trump. Despite Trump leading the polls, Haley is confident in her ability to compete closely with him and emphasized that the race will intensify as they move to her home state of South Carolina.
Responding to voters who may prefer her as vice president but still support Trump, Haley stated, "If you want four more years of chaos, that’s what you’re gonna get."
Regarding the prospect of Kamala Harris becoming president, Haley expressed her disapproval, stating, "I don’t want a President Kamala Harris," and pointed to the close competition between Trump and Biden in head-to-head polls. Trump faces multiple legal challenges, but Haley remains focused on her campaign and the upcoming Republican primaries.
(With Agency Inputs)
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