BLUFFTON, S.C. - Nikki Haley's momentum is REAL. THOUSANDS-yes thousands-of voters came out to Bluffton, S.C. this afternoon for a Haley town hall. Haley was joined by Congressman Ralph Norman and State Senator Tom Davis.
What people are saying...
Associated Press' Meg Kinnard: Today I'm in Bluffton SC, where @NikkiHaley is holding a town hall in her home state ahead of a campaign swing to New Hampshire. There are 100+ people lined up 2 hours ahead of the start for this event, which I'm told had to be moved to a bigger venue due to demand.
SCETV's Gavin Jackson: It's only taken about 20 mins to get the USC Beaufort rec center close to full ahead of Nikki Haley's town hall here. A week ago the campaign changed to a bigger venue and it's obvious why. Outside of Haley's launch this is set to be her biggest event in SC to date. #SC2024
Politico's Natalie Allison: There are hundreds of people waiting outside (snaked around the building) to get into Nikki Haley's event in Bluffton, SC. Fire officials say the gym is at capacity, and people will have to watch on a TV set up outside the door.
Associated Press' Meg Kinnard: Nearing capacity here at @NikkiHaley's Bluffton SC town hall & people are still streaming in. I spoke with one voter who bought her "Nikki Haley 2024" hat 4+ years ago & is seeing her in-person for the 1st time.
WCSC News' Emily Johnson: MASSIVE turn out today in Bluffton for @NikkiHaley town hall. Comparing the amount of people here to the last #Haley event I covered in Berkeley County back June, this is hundreds more supporters.
SCETV's Gavin Jackson: Looks like we've hit capacity with the fire marshal. Here's the line outside with more than 150 folks waiting to get in 20 minutes before the start of Nikki Haley's town hall in Bluffton. TVs and speakers set up outside for those who don't make it in. #SC2024
CNN's Ebony Davis: Packed room at the University of South Carolina Beaufort campus as voters wait for @NikkiHaley
Post and Courier's Caitlin Byrd: Haley: "How'd it work out for the Gamecocks having Trump show up? Not so lucky for the Gamecocks, just sayin'. Go Tigers." #scpol
CBS News' Nidia Cavazos: Bluffton, South Carolina. Back on the campaign trail after Thanksgiving break, Nikki Haley's town hall venue is at capacity, per fire officials, with many having to stay outside to watch from a TV screen. They're told there are no more seats and cannot be let in.
Politico's Natalie Allison: Nikki Haley campaign says 2,500 people are at her event today in Bluffton, SC, the first back in her home state since Tim Scott left the race.
Nikki Haley, Haley Campaign Press Release - 2,500 on a Monday Afternoon Online by Gerhard Peters and John T. Woolley, The American Presidency Project https://www.presidency.ucsb.edu/node/369837