![Republican presidential hopeful Nikki Haley speaks with supporters Jan. 15, 2024, in Des Moines, Iowa. Even without Donald Trump on Nevada’s Republican ballot, Nikki Haley was still denied her first victory. The indignity of a distant second-place finish behind “none of these candidates” was a blow for Haley facilitated by the staunch Trump allies who lead Nevada’s GOP. They had already maneuvered to ensure Trump has a lock on the state’s 26 delegates, who will be awarded in caucuses on Thursday where he faces only token opposition. (AP Photo/Meg Kinnard, File)](https://hagadone.media.clients.ellingtoncms.com/img/photos/2024/02/07/AP24036620763155_t1170.jpg?5cc718665ab672dba93d511ab4c682bb370e5f86)
Republican presidential hopeful Nikki Haley speaks with supporters Jan. 15, 2024, in Des Moines, Iowa. Even without Donald Trump on Nevada’s Republican ballot, Nikki Haley was still denied her first victory. The indignity of a distant second-place finish behind “none of these candidates” was a blow for Haley facilitated by the staunch Trump allies who lead Nevada’s GOP. They had already maneuvered to ensure Trump has a lock on the state’s 26 delegates, who will be awarded in…
February 7, 2024
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February 7, 2024 12:20 p.m.
Haley pushes forward after Trump's allies in Nevada ensured her loss to 'none of these candidates'
Haley was pressing ahead with a West Coast fundraising swing and rally Wednesday night in Los Angeles before California’s primary on March 5