Super Tuesday, which is March 5, and traditionally one of the most important dates on the US political calendar, is fast approaching. 

This primary season however, has been far from traditional and former US President Donald Trump is likely to be the Republican presidential nominee against incumbent Democratic President Joe Biden according to polling.

The only rival still in the race for the Republican nomination is former South Carolina Gov. Nikki Haley, who vows to continue to stay in the race.

How important is Super Tuesday and why is it a deal breaker for presidential candidate campaigns? 

Emeritus Professor Joseph Camil-leri, La Trobe University, Melbourne  and Fellow, The Academy of the Social Sciences in Australia weighs in.

Super Tuesday, which is March 5, and traditionally one of the most important dates on the US political calendar, is fast approaching. 
This primary season however, has been far from traditional and former US President Donald Trump is likely to be the Republican presidential nominee against incumbent Democratic President Joe Biden according to polling.
The only rival still in the race for the Republican nomination is former <a href="https://www.straitstimes.com/world/united-states/nikki-haley-fails-to-beat-trump-even-in-her-home-town-is-it-game-over-for-her">South Carolina Gov. Nikki Haley, who vows to continue to stay in the race</a>.
How important is Super Tuesday and why is it a deal breaker for <a href="https://www.straitstimes.com/world/who-are-the-candidates-running-in-the-2024-us-presidential-election">presidential candidate campaigns</a>?  Emeritus Professor Joseph Camil-leri, La Trobe University, Melbourne  and Fellow, The Academy of the Social Sciences in Australia weighs in.

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Your Way Home with Hongbin Jeong is your 4&ndash;8pm drive companion, guiding you through the day&rsquo;s biggest headlines, trending conversations and the issues shaping Singapore and the world.
From news and current affairs to lifestyle insights and generational perspectives, the show helps you make sense of what&rsquo;s happening &mdash; with clarity, context and a touch of personality.
Whether you&rsquo;re catching up after a long day or tuning in on the move, Your Way Home keeps you informed, engaged and connected &mdash; all the way home.
And she closes the day with a song that says it all.