Nikki Haley tries to be the anti-Trump without being anti-Trump

Jan. 17, 2024 Politics

After a third-place finish in the Iowa caucuses, Nikki Haley needs a win in New Hampshire to make the GOP primary a race, rather than a coronation of Donald Trump.

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Credits

Guest:

Mark Leibovich - staff writer at The Atlantic - @MarkLeibovich

Host:

Madeleine Brand

Producers:

Sarah Sweeney, Angie Perrin, Michell Eloy, Amy Ta, Brian Hardzinski, Bennett Purser, Zeke Reed

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