In a dramatic turn of events on Super Tuesday, former President Donald Trump clinched victory in the first 12 primary elections across the “Super Tuesday” states, including significant battlegrounds like Texas and California. However, his quest for a clean sweep was thwarted by a surprise upset in Vermont, where former UN ambassador Nikki Haley emerged victorious.
TRUMP: “They call it Super Tuesday for a reason. This was a big one!” pic.twitter.com/RBybBZlcQs
— Benny Johnson (@bennyjohnson) March 6, 2024
Trump’s Triumph and Haley’s Upset
Donald Trump, eyeing a remarkable return to the White House after his defeat to Democrat Joe Biden in 2020, aimed to secure a significant delegate count on Super Tuesday in his pursuit of the Republican Party nomination. US networks called victories for Trump in states like Alabama, Arkansas, Colorado, Massachusetts, Minnesota, and more. Expressing gratitude on his Truth Social platform, Trump awaited final counts in other Super Tuesday states.
CBS: GOP Presidential Delegate Tracker
• Donald Trump: 938 (+859)
• Nikki Haley: 79 pic.twitter.com/O2HrUwIxw3— InteractivePolls (@IAPolls2022) March 6, 2024
However, Trump faced an unexpected challenge from his longshot rival, Nikki Haley, who narrowly clinched victory in Vermont. Despite her win, Haley remains determined to stay in the race, adding a new twist to the Republican nomination contest.
On the Democratic front, Joe Biden dominated Super Tuesday, securing victories in all 14 states called by US networks. Biden’s wins included major states like California, Texas, Virginia, and North Carolina. The only setback for Biden was his projected loss to little-known challenger Jason Palmer in American Samoa, a minor U.S. territory.
Biden vs. Trump: November Match-Up
With Biden and Trump securing victories coast-to-coast, Super Tuesday effectively set the stage for a November rematch between the two candidates. Their widespread victories pressured Nikki Haley, Trump’s main Republican rival, to reconsider her position in the race.
Today, millions of voters across the country made their voices heard—showing that they are ready to fight back against Donald Trump’s extreme plan to take us backwards.
Every generation of Americans will face a moment when it has to defend democracy. This is our fight.
— Joe Biden (@JoeBiden) March 6, 2024
Polling averages from RealClearPolitics indicate a tight race between Trump and Biden in a potential November showdown. Biden’s sweep in the Democratic primaries, including crucial states like California, adds to his momentum as he prepares for the general election battle.
As the dust settles from Super Tuesday, both Trump and Biden focus on solidifying their support bases and charting their paths to victory in November. While Biden aims to build on his primary wins and maintain his momentum, Trump remains determined to secure the Republican nomination and mount a formidable challenge against the incumbent president.
