© Reuters. Sweeping Wins For Donald Trump Across Missouri, Michigan And Idaho, As Nikki Haley Struggles To Keep Up
Benzinga – by Bibhu Pattnaik, Benzinga Staff Writer.
On Saturday, former President Donald Trump clinched victories in the Missouri, Michigan and Idaho Republican caucuses.
The wins bolster his delegate count and underscore his dominant position within the party.
While Nikki Haley continues her quest for a caucus victory, Trump’s recent triumphs have significantly widened the delegate gap.
In Missouri, Trump secured all 54 Republican delegates, adding to his impressive haul. Michigan’s district caucuses saw him winning all 39 representatives available and the 12 at-large delegates from the state’s Republican primary earlier in the week.
Idaho’s caucuses contributed another 32 delegates to Trump’s growing tally, bringing his nationwide count to 247, compared to Haley’s 24.
The Republican party’s focus now shifts to the upcoming GOP caucus in the District of Columbia, followed by Super Tuesday.
This pivotal voting day across 16 states and American Samoa could potentially seal Trump’s nomination, marking a critical juncture in the race.
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Michigan’s convention in Grand Rapids was particularly noteworthy, with Trump securing 51 of the state’s 55 GOP presidential delegates amid internal party disputes.
His commanding lead in Michigan’s primary, where he garnered 68% of the vote against Haley’s 27%, underscores his strong support base within the party.
The caucuses in Missouri offered a unique glimpse into voter sentiment, as it was the state’s first under a new system almost entirely managed by volunteers.
The decision to organize these caucuses came after a 2022 law signed by Missouri Republican Gov. Mike Parson, which canceled the planned presidential primary, leaving the caucus as the sole option for Republican voters in the state.
Idaho faced a similar situation, with legislation inadvertently eliminating presidential primaries and leaving caucuses as the only method for Republican voters to express their preference.
This year’s caucus was a test of voter engagement, with the GOP implementing a system that required in-person participation and speeches from candidates or their representatives.
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