For the presidential primaries in Italy, polling stations will be open until 7:00 p.m. local time (1:00 a.m. in Italy). New Hampshireone of the American states of New England, the second stage of the race for the nomination for the White House.
Among the Republicans It is a crucial duel between Donald Trump and his former UN ambassador Nikki Haley. The tycoon is credited with a lead of over 50% in recent polls, with a double-digit lead hovering around 20%. A win with these numbers would pave the way for him to the nomination after his triumph in Iowa. Haley is hoping for a surprising (but unlikely) win or a solid second place finish and is relying on the votes of independents, who make up 40% of the Granite State's voters. Today, however, he promised to continue his race: “It's not a sprint, it's a marathon,” he said.
The Democrats also vote However, their primaries are not recognized by the party and no delegates are appointed after the National Committee decided to change the calendar and select South Carolina as the first stop, considered more representative of the country due to its greater social diversity. Joe Biden's name therefore does not appear on the ballot – like that of some of his challengers, including Rep. Dean Phillips – but behind the scenes there was a campaign to get the president to vote and win anyway to avoid potential embarrassment .
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