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The third GOP debate could be pivotal for Nikki Haley

The former South Carolina governor has been performing better than expected in recent early-state primary polls, but still lags far behind former President Donald Trump.
Former South Carolina Gov. Nikki Haley hosted a town hall in Nashua, New Hampshire, on Nov. 2.

LONDONDERRY, N.H. - At a recent campaign stop, Nikki Haley opened with a gutsy move - asking New Hampshire voters who'd crowded into a small diner straight-up if they were ready to support her.

"Who has decided who they're gonna be with?" Haley asked, receiving a feeble pitter-patter of applause.

"Really, that's all?" she asked, undeterred. "I've got that much work to do?"

Haley was to another candidate, Florida Gov. Ron Desantis - but he's he wants a nominee who is not Donald Trump.

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