SUMMARY
President Biden and former President Trump hope the New Hampshire primary results will secure them virtual holds over their respective parties’ 2024 nominations and foreshadow a 2020 rematch this November. But for Nikki Haley, the Live Free or Die state was a do-or-die moment for her campaign.
Though she vows to stay in the race following a double-digit loss, Haley will need to make up a lot of ground to remain in competition for the Republican nomination.
Note: This story was recorded before the New Hampshire results were announced. Donald Trump won the race by around 54% to Haley's 43%. The next primary is in South Carolina on Feb. 24. Nevada will host a caucus on Feb. 8.
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WARM UP QUESTIONS
- Who were the candidates still competing during the New Hampshire primary?
- Why did Trump supporters predict the race would be over after the New Hampshire primary?
- Where was Haley formerly the governor (the state hosting the next primary)?
- How did Haley try to frame Donald Trump as part of the political establishment?
- What are some of the reasons voters are writing in Joe Biden for the Democratic primary?
FOCUS QUESTIONS
If Nikki Haley leaves the race after South Carolina, Donald Trump will be the only candidate running for the nomination, despite the vast majority of states not having had a primary yet. Do you think this system is fair? What would be more fair?
Media literacy: Where could you go to find out more about the candidates still in the primary race?
Alternative: See, Think, Wonder: What did you notice? What did the story make you think? What story would you want to find out more about? Where would you go to learn more?
FOR MORE
What students can do: Learn more about the results of the race and what comes next with this explainer from the AP. Then discuss — how does the New Hampshire primary tell us something about the general election? What are some positive and negative signs for Trump and Biden?
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