Haley Campaign Press Release - Growing Consensus: Haley is the Alternative to Trump

CHARLESTON, S.C. – Two presidential debates in, Nikki Haley is emerging as the most credible Trump alternative. Here's what people are saying:

Reuters: DeSantis' candidacy has long been premised on the idea that he will emerge as the party's top alternative to Trump. As he has slid in polls, he has created an opening that Haley looks best positioned to seize. Similar to the first debate, Haley, the former South Carolina governor, was crisp and in command on Wednesday. In an early give-and-take on the economy, she was perhaps the only candidate who outlined how she would help the middle class.

Wall Street Journal Editorial Board: Mr. DeSantis is competing with Nikki Haley and perhaps one or two others to see who can emerge as the main challenger to Mr. Trump in Iowa and beyond. Ms. Haley is gaining support because she shows conviction.

Garrett Haake, NBC News: The Trump campaign also spent some energy last night attacking Nikki Haley, not just longtime foil Ron DeSantis, suggesting they may see someone else in second place soon enough.

Jim Geraghty, National Review: There is only going to be one last non-Trump candidate standing, and Haley is determined to be it...With Haley, you know, in every exchange, she is in it to win it and is going to leave it all out on the field.

Jake Tapper, CNN: Trump made it very clear who he believes his biggest rival is, immediately releasing this campaign statement title, "The Real Nikki Haley."

Kasie Hunt, CNN: There is a sign that team Trump was paying attention. His campaign put out a fact sheet in the middle of the debate titled "the real Nikki Haley."

Margaret Talev, Axios: One, they [Trump] don't really see DeSantis as a threat but there is national polling that suggests in a general election matchup Nikki Haley actually would give President Biden a much bigger run for his money, perhaps even more than Donald Trump. So donors are looking at her.

Charlamagne Tha God, The Breakfast Club: GOP should clear the field, get rid of everybody, including Trump, and let Nikki Haley be the GOP candidate.