SUMMARY
Nikki Haley's bid for the White House is over after the former South Carolina governor suspended her campaign Wednesday, setting up a rematch between President Biden and former President Trump. Republican strategist Kevin Madden, who worked on Mitt Romney’s presidential bids, joins Amna Nawaz to discuss what comes next in the race for the White House.
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WARM-UP QUESTIONS
- Who is Nikki Haley, and what is her background?
- Why did Haley drop out of the race?
- What did Haley say about supporting former president Donald Trump?
- Where were some of the places Trump beat Haley in the primary elections, and where did Haley earn victories?
- How are the Biden and Trump campaigns appealing to Nikki Haley's voters?
FOCUS QUESTIONS
Kevin Madden, the guest for this story, claims that Haley's voters represent the swing voters that will decide the 2024 election. What political messages do you think would be effective for Trump or Biden campaigns to earn their votes?
Media literacy: Guest Kevin Madden is identified as a Republican strategist who helped run Mitt Romney's presidential campaigns. Why do you think he was chosen to provide insight into Nikki Haley's campaign?
Alternative: See, Think, Wonder: What did you notice? What did the story make you think? What would you want to find out more about?
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