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US Elections

Trump Takes Aim at Haley as Primary Enters Final Phase in Iowa

Trump attacks Nikki Haley

Republican race remains static [ more ]

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Haley Jokes That New Hampshire Primary Will Correct' Iowa's Result

Former Gov. Nikki Haley made a dismissive remark about the Iowa caucuses while campaigning in New Hampshire.

Local campaign surrogates for Gov. Ron DeSantis criticized Haley's comment as disrespectful of Iowa's first-in-the-nation balloting. [ more ]

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Haley Jokes That New Hampshire Primary Will Correct' Iowa's Result

Nikki Haley made a remark implying that Iowa caucuses results will be corrected by New Hampshire voters.

Local campaign surrogates for Ron DeSantis criticized Haley's remark as dismissive of Iowa's first-in-the-nation balloting. [ more ]

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It's 2024, and the Candidates Are Campaigning at a Furious Pace

Donald Trump maintains a strong lead in Iowa polls despite legal troubles and being barred from two states' primary ballots.

Nikki Haley and Ron DeSantis are battling for second place in the Iowa caucuses. [ more ]

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CNN's Iowa Debate Looks to Be a DeSantis-Haley Showdown

The Republican presidential primary debate in Iowa is expected to be a one-on-one showdown between Ron DeSantis and Nikki Haley.

Both candidates are trailing behind Donald Trump in polls but need to beat each other for second place in Iowa to have a chance at the nomination. [ more ]

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Joy Reid Bursts Out Laughing at Nikki Haley's Black Friends' Line During Town Hall: Maybe We Should Interview Some'

Nikki Haley faced criticism for referencing her Black friends to address her comments about the Civil War.

Joy Reid and Michael Steele expressed incredulity and suggested that Haley should have consulted her Black friends before answering the question. [ more ]

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Black Lives Matter

I Had Black Friends Growing Up': Nikki Haley Defends Past Comments About Civil War and Slavery

Nikki Haley defended her remarks about the Civil War by mentioning her Black friends growing up.

Haley admitted she should have mentioned slavery as the cause of the Civil War. [ more ]

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Social justice

Sunny Hostin Tells Nikki Haley She Can 'Kiss My Grits' For Bad Civil War Response

Sunny Hostin criticizes Nikki Haley for her comments about the Civil War and accuses her of being a hypocrite on race.

Hostin points out that Haley only took down the Confederate flag after being forced to and criticizes her previous dismissive stance on the issue. [ more ]

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US Elections

Haley's Civil War Gaffe Complicates Her New Hampshire Push

Nikki Haley's gaffe on the causes of the Civil War, which neglected to mention slavery, has given her rival Chris Christie fresh ammunition

Haley's controversial answer and other missteps may have a lasting impact on her campaign to catch up to Donald Trump in the first Republican primary in New Hampshire [ more ]

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World news

Civil War Gaffe Undercuts Nikki Haley's 2024 Pitch

Nikki Haley faces criticism after omitting slavery from answer on Civil War

Haley's error interrupts her disciplined and error-free presidential campaign [ more ]

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Nikki Haley, in Retreat, Says Of Course the Civil War Was About Slavery'

Nikki Haley admits the Civil War was about slavery after stumbling over the question during a town-hall meeting in New Hampshire.

Haley accuses President Biden and Democrats of sending political plants to her events. [ more ]

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It's 2024, and the Candidates Are Campaigning at a Furious Pace

The 2024 presidential race is heating up in Iowa, with Republican candidates competing for the party's nomination.

Former President Donald J. Trump is leading in polls and seeking an overwhelming victory to solidify his position as the frontrunner. [ more ]

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Nikki Haley Hit With Brutal Question From Voter After 'Last Night's Slavery Thing'

Nikki Haley gave a noncommittal response when asked if she would accept an offer to be Donald Trump's vice president.

Haley received backlash for not mentioning slavery as the cause of the American Civil War. [ more ]

Truthout

Left-wing politics

Nikki Haley Blasted for Trying to Avoid Saying Slavery Was Cause of Civil War

Nikki Haley failed to acknowledge slavery as the root cause of the U.S. Civil War during a town hall event.

Haley's comments whitewashed the U.S.'s history of enslaving Black people. [ more ]

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Primaries, Polls and Party Shares: It's Time for the Mailbag.

Democrats and independents can play a role in the Republican primary by voting for Nikki Haley in states with open primaries.

The supporters of other Republican candidates may potentially align themselves with one candidate who runs against Trump if the field narrows down. [ more ]

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Right-wing politics

Tuberville: Nikki Haley is a 'Neocon'

Senator Tommy Tuberville is pressuring his Senate GOP colleagues to support former President Donald Trump's bid for the 2024 nomination.

Tuberville criticized Nikki Haley, calling her a neocon and stating that she would continue the same war policies as Joe Biden. [ more ]

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US Elections

Trump Targets Nikki Haley in Sharpest Attacks Yet

Former President Donald Trump is targeting Nikki Haley, accusing her of being in the pocket of establishment donors.

Trump cited Haley's financial support from wealthy donors and her recent missteps on the campaign trail. [ more ]

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Nikki Haley Says She'd 'Maybe' Consider Joining Forces With Ron DeSantis

Nikki Haley said she would consider Ron DeSantis as a running mate for her campaign.

DeSantis criticized Haley and questioned her convictions. [ more ]

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Ron DeSantis Takes A Jab At Nikki Haley By Handing CNN Moderator An Iowa Star's Jersey

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis takes a dig at opponent Nikki Haley during a CNN Republican Presidential Town Hall.

DeSantis hands moderator Kaitlan Collins a jersey of Iowa Hawkeyes basketball star Caitlin Clark, alluding to Haley's recent name mix-up. [ more ]

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CNN's Iowa Debate Looks to Be a DeSantis-Haley Showdown

The Republican presidential primary debate in Iowa is expected to be a face-off between Ron DeSantis and Nikki Haley, who are trying to emerge as alternatives to Trump.

To have a chance at the nomination, DeSantis or Haley need to beat each other for second place in Iowa.

Trump is not expected to participate in the debates, and other candidates have little chance of qualifying. [ more ]

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Vivek Ramaswamy Mad About Likely Not Qualifying For CNN's Iowa Debate

Vivek Ramaswamy criticizes CNN for its polling requirements for the upcoming GOP presidential debate in Iowa

Ramaswamy claims CNN is trying to limit the scope of the debate and prop up Nikki Haley as the frontrunner [ more ]

Boston.com

Nikki Haley, asked what caused the Civil War, leaves out slavery. It's not the first time.

Asked during a town hall in Berlin, New Hampshire, what she believed had caused the war, Haley talked about the role of government, replying that it involved "the freedoms of what people could and couldn't do."

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Nikki Haley says 'let's wait and see' when asked about pardoning Hunter Biden

Nikki Haley wouldn't rule out pardoning Hunter Biden if elected president.

Haley believes the DOJ has treated the Biden family and Hillary Clinton differently than former President Donald Trump. [ more ]

Axios

DeSantis and Haley take aim at Trump "chaos" in back-to-back Iowa town halls

Nikki Haley and Ron DeSantis criticized former President Trump during town hall events, attempting to chip away at his lead in the GOP race.

Haley warned that chaos follows Trump and that the country can't afford four more years of chaos, while DeSantis criticized Trump's stance on abortion and referenced his legal troubles. [ more ]

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Trump to hold Fox News town hall opposite CNN Iowa debate

Former President Donald Trump will hold a town hall in Iowa with Fox News Channel, directly opposite CNN's debate featuring Nikki Haley and Ron DeSantis.

Trump's campaign has refused to participate in debates with his primary rivals, citing his lead in polls. [ more ]

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Looking Ahead to 5 Things That Will Shape the 2024 Election

Nikki Haley could be a potential challenger to Trump in the Republican primary

Haley's success in early primary states could have symbolic significance for the not-Trump wing of the Republican Party [ more ]

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Sununu Says Christie Should Drop Out Ahead of New Hampshire Primary

New Hampshire governor Chris Sununu suggests Chris Christie drop out of the presidential race to make way for Nikki Haley.

Sununu frames the race as a two-person contest between Haley and Trump.

Christie's campaign spokesman doubles down on Christie's message that the truth matters. [ more ]

POLITICO

24 for '24: The numbers that will shape a crucial year in politics

Donald Trump is dominating the white evangelical Christian vote in Iowa

Nikki Haley is struggling with a gender gap in New Hampshire [ more ]

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DeSantis Lobs Most Forceful Attacks Yet Against Trump, Days Before Iowa Caucuses

Gov. Ron DeSantis accuses Donald Trump of not being pro-life during a CNN town hall in Iowa, contrasting his own conduct with that of Trump.

Former Gov. Nikki Haley faces challenges during her CNN town hall, defending herself over recent gaffes and receiving boos for a joke about the Iowa caucuses. [ more ]

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DeSantis and Haley Will Appear in Back-to-Back Town Halls Tonight

It's another busy day on the presidential campaign trail in Iowa.

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Newly Flush With Cash, Nikki Haley Makes Her Move in Iowa. Is It Too Late?

Tyler Raygor rapped on the door of a gray, one-story house in a neighborhood in northern Ames, Iowa, and waited until a man in a hoodie and jeans appeared before launching into his pitch.

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Black Lives Matter

'The View' Blasts Nikki Haley For Making A "Bigger Mess" Trying To Fix Her Civil War Remarks: "Do Not Say, 'I Have Black Friends,' Ever"

Nikki Haley faces criticism for using the 'I have Black friends' excuse to address her failure to name slavery as the cause of the Civil War.

The hosts of The View argue that using this excuse is tokenism and insulting. [ more ]

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