So far the Republican primaries have had very few surprises. Former President Donald Trump continues to be the favourite. On the first episode of Swamp Notes, the FT’s Lauren Fedor and Peter Spiegel unpack how Trump is winning these races as if he were an incumbent, what was in it for the other Republican candidates, and why former South Carolina Governor Nikki Haley is staying in the race.
Mentioned in this podcast:
Donald Trump warns Nikki Haley’s billionaire backers to halt support
Nikki Haley, the woman determined to keep taking on Trump
Donald Trump wins New Hampshire primary but Nikki Haley vows to fight on
Donald Trump moves closer to Republican coronation after Ron DeSantis ‘kisses the ring’
Donald Trump draws on arsenal of slurs to attack rivals for Republican nomination
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