Koch network endorses Nikki Haley in Republican presidential primary

By STEVE PEOPLES
AP National Political Writer

NEW YORK (AP) — Americans for Prosperity, the political arm of the powerful Koch network, has formally endorsed Nikki Haley’s presidential campaign. The group is now promising to commit its nationwide army of activists — and virtually unlimited funds — to helping Haley defeat former President Donald Trump in the GOP primary contest. AFP president and CEO Emily Seidel said Tuesday that the organization “is proud to throw our full support behind Nikki Haley, who offers America the opportunity to turn the page on the current political era, to win the Republican primary and defeat Joe Biden next November.” The decision marks a particularly painful blow to Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis who had championed conservative priorities in Florida, but struggled to emerge as the clear Trump alternative in the GOP primary.