Arlington, VA — In response to President Biden’s decision today to end his campaign for reelection, President and CEO of Americans for Prosperity and AFP Action senior advisor Emily Seidel issued the following statement: 

“We’ve said before that this will be the most unpredictable presidential race in our lifetime. Today’s decision by President Biden to step aside is the latest twist bearing that out. It remains to be seen what the Democratic Party will do, but it’s important to remember that it isn’t one individual, rather the policies of an entire administration and its allies in Congress, that Americans are suffering under.  

“As we’ve always said, no matter what happens at the top of the ticket, the best way to defend against the worst policy threats at the federal level is to elect strong candidates in the Senate and the House. The uncertainty playing out today underscores why our continued focus on those key Senate and House races is so important.

“In our discussions with voters, we’re also noticing a shift: for the first time, views on the top of the ticket aren’t translating to down-ballot races. The impact you’d expect to see from the presidential race just isn’t there. That means it would be a mistake for any candidate to rely on high disapproval at the presidential level to pull them across the finish line and secure a win. It won’t be enough. 

“So far, AFP and AFP Action have reached out to more than 7 million voters in more than 400 races across the country supporting strong candidates who are well positioned to win, but still have an uphill climb. The strong candidates we’re supporting across the country are going to need to earn every vote by laying out their vision for a brighter future and the policies it will take to get there.

“What those candidates can count on, is that AFP and AFP Action are going to be out in full force – on the ground, at the doors, and with highly targeted ads and mail to reach the key voters who are going to make the difference in these races. No one has been more focused and active in these critical races in the Senate and House, and we’re only getting stronger.”

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Arlington, VA – Americans for Prosperity Action Senior Advisor Emily Seidel made the following statement after tonight’s New Hampshire primary results: 

“Tonight’s results in New Hampshire show that Nikki Haley is closing the gap and that she is the clear alternative for voters who are ready to close the book on the toxic Biden-Trump political era. This is still an uphill battle. Now all eyes turn to South Carolina, where she has a steeper road ahead.  

“For the past several months, we’ve been engaged in races for the U.S. House, U.S. Senate, and presidential levels to prevent a scenario where one party progressive rule comes to Washington, D.C. at a time when our country can least afford it. If Republicans nominate Donald Trump, we risk a repeat of the past three elections and the very real threat of full progressive control increases dramatically. This is why Joe Biden and the Democrats want him to be the nominee. The stakes for our country simply couldn’t be higher. 

“Our teams will continue talking to South Carolina voters in support of Nikki Haley. We are laser focused on electing the candidates who can be the firewall preventing one party progressive rule of the federal government. We have three ways to win: the Senate, the House, and the presidential primary. Through our multi-pronged effort we are prepared to get this done.   

“I’m proud of our activists’ ongoing efforts. Despite challenging conditions, their support shows that AFP Action consistently takes principled and tough action when our country needs it most.” 

Click HERE for AFP Action’s growing list of U.S. Senate and U.S. House endorsements.  

Click HERE to read AFP Action’s latest memo on the state of the 2024 presidential race and why Trump as the Republican nominee makes a one party progressive sweep of Washington more likely. 

 Haley Is the Only Candidate Standing Between Americans and Another Four Years of Biden

Arlington, VA – Americans for Prosperity Action Senior Advisor Emily Seidel made the following statement after tonight’s Iowa caucus results:

“Nikki Haley did exactly what she needed to in Iowa and is in a strong position heading to New Hampshire where it’s a two-person race and she is within striking distance of Trump. Ron DeSantis poured everything he could into Iowa because it was his only shot at changing the dynamics of the race, but the reality is that he’s polling in single digits in New Hampshire and South Carolina with no path forward. We’ve said all along that this is a marathon, not a sprint and Nikki Haley is surging in New Hampshire, where history has shown eventual nominees gain critical momentum into South Carolina and the Super Tuesday states.

“Poll after poll shows that Nikki Haley would crush Joe Biden in a general election, winning some battleground states by double digits and delivering a landslide Republican election that would sweep candidates at every level into office. She is not only able to win, she’s also able to write a new chapter for America and turn the page on the failed policies of the Biden Administration.

“Republicans cannot afford to put control of Washington at risk by nominating Donald Trump – who is by far the weakest candidate against Joe Biden. At a time when millions of Americans are struggling, Nikki Haley is the only candidate who can defeat Biden, unify the nation, and help ensure a brighter future for our country.”

AFP Action Senior Advisor Tyler Raygor said the following:

“Tonight was a strong showing for Haley, and heading into New Hampshire and South Carolina she’s exactly where she needs to be to make this a true two-person race.

“In the past few months, we have spoken with hundreds of thousands of Iowans, 50,000 of whom met our activists on their doorsteps in just the past week, despite the storms.

“But while all eyes have been on Iowa, AFP Action has been speaking to voters throughout the early and Super Tuesday states and reached more than one million voters. This is a marathon and not a sprint – AFP Action is uniquely positioned to continue amplifying Haley’s positive message of a new chapter in American politics.”

AFP Action is helping propel Nikki Haley forward with an unmatched on-the-ground effort and layered mail and digital strategy. In just seven short weeks since endorsing Haley for President, AFP Action has reached out to more than 1 million voters and is putting to use the knowledge acquired from interviews with more than 6 million aligned primary voters through the summer and fall of 2023 to build support for Nikki Haley. One week ago, AFP Action launched a $27 million mail, digital, and grassroots campaign in the early states titled “Strongest” that shows why Nikki Haley is without question the strongest candidate Republicans could run against Joe Biden in November.

AFP Action has hundreds of activists and volunteers out in New Hampshire, South Carolina, Super Tuesday states, and beyond. The energy and enthusiasm AFP Action is hearing at the doors has translated into clear momentum for Haley in the polls. In New Hampshire, AFP Action’s polling shows that Haley has closed a 14-point gap and is now statistically tied with Donald Trump in a head-to-head matchup. The Wall Street Journal’s latest polling shows that Haley beats Biden by 17 points in a general election matchup.

Click HERE to read AFP Action’s November memo endorsing Haley for President. 

Click HERE for AFP Action’s policy one-pager and HERE for AFP Action’s polling data showing her path to both the nomination and the White House.