Lisa Murkowski and Susan Collins, United States Senators from Alaska and Maine respectively, have endorsed Nikki Haley as the Republican Party nominee for the White House. The endorsements came ahead of the Super Tuesday primary elections in their respective states. Murkowski expressed her pride in endorsing Haley, stating that she would uphold the ideals of the Republican Party. Collins, who previously voted for Haley over Donald Trump in the primary, was praised by Haley as “courageous” for her support. This marks Haley’s first endorsements from Senate Republicans.
Background
Nikki Haley, the former Governor of South Carolina, is running as a Republican candidate for President of the United States. While Haley has garnered attention as a long-shot contender, she has yet to receive significant endorsements from party members. However, with the backing of Senators Murkowski and Collins, there is a potential shift of support within the Republican Party. The endorsements come as Alaska and Maine voters prepare to cast their ballots in the Super Tuesday primary elections.
Summary:
“Thank you for showing the fellas that you’ve got more balls than them,” Haley said, praising Collins for her support during a campaign stop in Maine.
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