DeSantis Campaign Press Release - NY Post: NH Gov. Chris Sununu Predicts Haley Primary Win, 'Strong Second' in Iowa as Race for GOP Nom Heats Up

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — New Hampshire Governor Chris Sununu today raised expectations for Nikki Haley in Iowa, claiming "She's going to shock everyone in Iowa with a strong second."

As the New York Posted noted,

New Hampshire Gov. Chris Sununu, a top Nikki Haley backer, guaranteed Wednesday that the former South Carolina governor will come out on top in his first-in-the-nation primary state — even beating GOP frontrunner Donald Trump.

The Republican governor added while campaigning with Haley in Londonderry that the former ambassador to the United Nations will come in a "strong second" in the Iowa causes on Jan. 15, overhauling rival Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis to do so.

"Having a strong second place finish was always our goal" in New Hampshire's Jan. 23 contest, Sununu added before telling the audience: "We've got that wrapped up, guys … we're gonna win."
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The Haley campaign did not immediately respond to inquiries from The Post about Sununu's comments.

Ron DeSantis for President Deputy Campaign Manager David Polyansky responded by saying:

"As @ChrisSununu just said, it is 2nd place or bust for Wall Street funded Nikki Haley in Iowa. We agree. @TeamDeSantis and @NvrBackDown24 know what's at stake. Let's go!"

BACKGROUND

Sununu's assertion follows reports that:

• Haley and her PAC have spent more in Iowa than any other candidate combined with their supportive PACs.
• Haley and her PAC will spend significantly more than any other candidate and their supportive PACs in Iowa in the final two weeks.
• Haley's PAC has spent over $10 million in false negative ads against DeSantis in Iowa since December 14.