(NewsNation) — Republican presidential candidate Nikki Haley says she doesn’t need former New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie’s endorsement as her campaign prepares for the New Hampshire primary election.
Christie defended Haley during the fourth Republican primary debate, but a hot mic caught him claiming the former South Carolina governor “is gonna get smoked.” Christie, who was also gunning for president, dropped out of the race the same day.
“At the end of the day, you don’t want all of those politicians’ endorsements,” Haley said during an interview Friday with NewsNation’s Leland Vittert. “That’s part of the problem. You want people who actually move the ball.”
Haley holds a three-point lead over President Joe Biden in a hypothetical general election matchup in New Hampshire, NewsNation’s partner The Hill reported, citing a Marist New Hampshire poll.
Haley told NewsNation she has “plenty” of funds to go the distance.
“Donors have complimented me and have seen I am very frugal with how I spend because that’s how I spend tax dollars, my dollars and campaign dollars,” Haley said.