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Trump beats Nikki Haley in Michigan primaries

Trump beats Nikki Haley in Michigan primaries
Both President Biden and former President Donald Trump have emerged victorious in their respective primary contests in Michigan, as confirmed by a dual race call from the Associated Press.

Throughout their political careers, both candidates have consistently dominated every presidential contest they’ve entered.

Biden faces only one remaining challenger: U.S. Rep. Dean Phillips from Minnesota. However, Phillips has made minimal impact in slowing down Biden’s march toward the nomination. Notably, the president encountered significant opposition during the Michigan primary due to factions within the party protesting his stance on Israel, especially in light of the ongoing deadly attacks in Gaza.

Cease-fire activists within Michigan’s growing Arab-American community have fervently encouraged voters in the Democratic primary to choose the “uncommitted” option on their ballots as a form of protest. Remarkably, over 30,000 “uncommitted” votes have been cast in the primary, significantly surpassing the organizers’ initial expectations.

According to the Associated Press (AP), President Biden has secured 58 delegates as of Tuesday night.

On the other side of the political spectrum, former President Donald Trump has triumphed in six presidential contests within the GOP nomination. His primary adversary, former U.N. Ambassador Nikki Haley, has yet to secure a single victory.

As of Tuesday night, Trump maintains a commanding lead over Haley, with a 30-percentage-point margin and 9 allocated delegates, as reported by the AP.

In response to the race call, Trump dialed into a Michigan GOP watch party and expressed gratitude to his supporters in the state. He declared himself “so proud of the results” achieved in Michigan.

Trump’s focus is already set on the November general election, even though he still faces opposition in his quest for the nomination. He anticipates an intense campaign over the next few months, eagerly awaiting November 5.

Meanwhile, Haley remains resolute, vowing to remain in the race until at least Super Tuesday on March 5. Her determination stems from the belief that many Americans harbor dissatisfaction with both Biden and Trump despite their smooth progress through these nominating contests.


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