Republican presidential candidates, former U.N. Ambassador Nikki Haley and Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis, squared off last week in Miami in the third Republican primary debate. Photo: Joe Raedle/Getty ImagesNikki Haley and Ron DeSantis are trying to take advantage of Tim Scott ’s exit from the Republican presidential field by scooping up his supporters, endorsers and donors in a race that remains dominated by former President Donald Trump. The South Carolina senator announced his exit late Sunday following lackluster performances in three GOP primary debates and single-digit polling in Iowa, where Scott had heavily focused his campaign and nomination voting starts in just two months.

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Persons: Nikki Haley, Ron DeSantis, Joe Raedle, Tim Scott ’, scooping, Donald Trump, Scott Organizations: Florida Gov, Republican, The South Locations: Miami, The South Carolina, Iowa