It also shows the despair of some Republican establishment donors looking for a viable candidate who is not Trump.
Reuters also spoke to a half dozen Haley donors, advisers to donors, and even supporters of other candidates who said more donors are looking at Haley.
The Haley campaign did not respond to requests for comment about donor support.
Even if more donors do line up behind Haley, it may be in vain, as so many Republican voters appear set on Trump.
Rob Godfrey, a Republican strategist who advises some donors, said he has also seen an uptick in support for Haley in South Carolina.
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