President ial candidates will continue their whirlwind tour of the state today. Ahead of this weekends republican primary. But with only three days to go. Still no word from governor nikki haley on who she supports in the race. At a tuesday News Conference, the governor said she knows her decision could come soon. But shes still unsure who she believes best understands the challenges our state is facing. She did however make it clear that she would not be endorsing the current frontrunner donald trump. People in South Carolina are doing, which is, i watch the debate. Im trying to go through all the situations, im looking at all the candidates who are there, and trying to figure out who that person would be. So no, im not at a point yet. The governor said at the end of the day the Republican Party needs a fighter. In 2012 haley endorsed former Massachusetts Governor mitt romney ahead of the South Carolina primary. Some top watchers of the campaign say a haley endorsement could go a long
3 3 the nations first in the south gop primary is this saturday and several candidates are continuing their Campaign Across the palmetto state today. The first is former florida governer jeb bush. Hell be in rock hill first this morning at 9 talking totopotential voters at ebenezer grill. Then at 10 30 hell be here in columbia at Fn Manufacturing for a business tour and employee town hall. 3 ben carson will make also make several Campaign Stops across the state today. Hes scheduled to appear in gaffney. Roebuck and aiken. At one point. Carson was polling second in south carolina. But recent polls show him near the bottom of 3 ted cruz will hold a National Veterans for cruz coaltition event tonight. He will be joined by Texas Governor rick perry and represenative jeff duncan. Its going on from 3 until 4 pm at the columbia armory on until 8 30 cruz will be in anderson at the civic center. 3 Ohio Governor john kasich will be in lexington county tonight. Hes holding a town hall meeting at
That was a sad day in america, and a tough time for the president and to sit there and put him down in front of my say to that. There were no words. The current commander in chief is currently speaking out against donald trump. I continue to believe mr. Trump will not be president , and the reason is because i have a lot of faith in the america people. Despite the critics trump finished first in the New Hampshire primary and second in iowa and has a strong lead heading in therimary. Donald trump will be campaigning in South Carolina leading up to saturdays primary. Tonights visit in tum ter starts at 7 00. The latest from the rally. From jennifer ready, abc columbia news. One gop candidate hoping voters go nuts for him is dr. Ben carson. He spoke to potential voters, at a local shop famous for the to overcome low numbers in the polls and turn South Carolina voters his way. And i blew it. Always there to help. And jeb bush letting it slip when former First Lady Barbara Bush will be join
Eric weisfeld. And im rochelle dean. Were live times now 5 00. Its another warmer start to the day. And more good news, were halfway through the work week. Thats right. Things should be nice as you head out your door this morning. Lets turn things over to meteorologist Jonathan Kennedy for more on remainder of todays forecast. 33 we want to give you a quick traffic update as you about this and good news. There are no trouble spots to report on the roads in or around the capital city. But well be sure to keep and eye on the roads and keep you updated for your morning commute. Abc columbia wants to help you jump start your day. We have a quick rundown of your top morning back town halls for the republican president ial hopefuls. Ahead of saturdays gop primary. Tonight. Marco rubio, ted cruz and ben carson will gather in greenville for a town hall. Thats at eight tonight on cnn. And tomorrow. Donald trump, jeb bush and john kasich will take part in their own town hall. Right here in colum
Eric weisfeld. And im 33 rochelle dean. Were live from main and gervais. The times now 5 00. Its a chillier start to your thursday. But for this time of the morning its still not too bad. Yeah. A little cooler than previous days this week but that could change 33 soon. Lets turn things over to meteorologist jonathan of the day. 33 we want to give you a quick traffic update as you head out and about this morning. And good news. There are no trouble spots to report on the roads in or around the capital city. Well be sure to keep an eye on the roads and keep you updated for your morning commute. Abc columbia wants to help you jump start your day. We have a quick rundown of your top morning headlines. Its chance for have their questions answered. Republican president ial candidates donald trump, jeb bush and john kasich will all be in columbia tonight. Taking part in a town hall hosted by cnn. Thats at eight tonight. At the university of South Carolina school of law auditorium. Ahead of to