Nikki Haley narrows gap with Trump in New Hampshire poll

Former South Carolina Gov. Nikki Haley is gaining support in New Hampshire ahead of the state's first-in-the-nation presidential primary, with almost a third of likely Republican primary voters naming her as their preferred candidate. Haley's surge in popularity, fueled by coveted endorsements including from New Hampshire's Republican Gov. Chris Sununu, has positioned her as the clear alternative to former President Donald Trump. While she still trails behind Trump, Haley's goal is to get close enough to alter the narrative that he is the runaway favorite in the Republican race, especially in her home state of South Carolina. However, Trump's support remains strong, and his backers seem undeterred by his ongoing legal challenges.