The former president keeps careful watch over his endorsements from elected Republicans, aided by a disciplined and methodical behind-the-scenes operation.
Tammy Murphy is backed by some New Jersey Democratic leaders who have incentives to stay in the good graces of her husband, Gov. Philip D. Murphy. The state’s election rules give them enormous power.
At a town hall in Iowa, Ron DeSantis, who has the backing of Iowa’s popular governor, attacked Nikki Haley after she added a key supporter: Gov. Chris Sununu of New Hampshire.