Koch-backed influential network endorses Haley for Republican presidential primary
The network connected with billionaire Charles Koch has thrown its money and influence behind former South Carolina Gov. Nikki Haley in the Republican presidential primary. Americans for Prosperity Action has vowed to champion Haley, deploying its extensive resources and conservative activist army to support her. This is a significant development that could reshape the Republican field just weeks before the Iowa caucuses.
The endorsement reflects the growing support for Haley’s candidacy by powerful Republican donors. This is evidenced by prominent figures joining her campaign, especially after South Carolina Sen. Tim Scott exited the race. Earlier this year, AFP Action declared its intention to back a single contender in the GOP presidential primary for the first time.
The decision to endorse Haley highlights the network’s pursuit of a fresh political chapter and new leadership. In a statement, a top AFP official emphasized the need for a candidate who can address current political dysfunction and turn the page on it. As a result, the network is preparing to launch a multimillion-dollar ad campaign in support of Haley, leveraging its vast data capabilities, including a contact database with millions of voters, and extensive grassroots reach.
Haley expressed gratitude for the endorsement and emphasized the high stakes of the upcoming election. She underscored the choice between freedom and socialism, individual liberty and big government, fiscal responsibility, and spiraling debt. The endorsement comes at a time when Haley and Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis are vying to emerge as the main alternative to former President Donald Trump in the Republican primary.
The network’s backing of Haley drew criticism from the DeSantis campaign, which labeled it as an “in-kind” contribution to Trump’s campaign. The former president remains a clear front-runner in both national and early state polling, and this move reflects the ongoing tension between traditional GOP donors and the Trump-aligned wing of the party.
The Koch network’s decision to back a candidate in the GOP primary is significant, given its history of tension with the Trump administration on various policy fronts. While it supported some of the administration’s priorities, it also criticized its approach to trade and immigration. Nevertheless, the extensive resources at the network’s disposal make it a force to be reckoned with in the upcoming presidential race.
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