Posted on 01/13/2016 9:52:10 AM PST by mandaladon
South Carolina Gov. Nikki Haley says she would consider being the vice presidential candidate for the Republican Party this year.
The rising political star revealed that she is open to the possibility in an appearance on NBC News’ “Today†show Wednesday, a day after delivering the GOP response to President Obama’s final State of the Union address.
“If a candidate wanted to sit down and talk, I would sit down and talk,†she told host Matt Lauer. “I think that’s a big decision. It’s a family decision. It’s a state decision. It’s something I’d have to think about. But I absolutely would sit down and talk with anyone that wanted to talk about it.â€
Despite speculation that Haley is being prepped to join the Republican ticket, she said that she has not given the prospect much thought even if people in the media do not believe it.
It’s worth noting that her speech the night before did not merely target the Obama administration. She warned against the siren call of the country’s angriest voices and said Republicans share the blame for our current state of affairs and should look in the mirror.
"I was given an opportunity to say what I think, and I appreciate that from Speaker [Paul D.] Ryan and Senator [Mitch] McConnell,†she said.
It’s likely that the Republican establishment tapped Haley to deliver the SOTU response not simply to criticize Democrats — but to distance the GOP from its current frontrunner, Donald Trump, whose dominance in the polls continues unabated.
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In your dreams, sweetheart!
If she is the VP candidate I am staying home.
Comedy Gold!
No way Jose.
What does she have to offer other than unbridled amnesty?
They are as out of touch with reality as the Demoncrats.
Go away traitor. Go far away.
Who swims with an anchor?
Running mate...of Hillary???
After her speech last night...she can forget it...unless Bush is the nominee...
Or Rubio, don;t forget he is still kicking around and is polling higher than Jebster.
A wind-up doll for the GOPe. We gave them control of congress and they gave us the finger. I have a long memory.
Well I guess there is always an outside chance Hillary could ask her.
We don’t need her.
Fixed it for them. GOP Base does not reward political traitors. She is done outside SC.
Maybe if Senior Amnesty or Yeb is the nominee but she’s smoking her own evidence if she thinks Trump will pick her.
I though Bernie was already hinting at fauxahantis.
What about Rubio???
She could be his running mate.
I fear they are going to pull a stunt and it will be Paul Ryan.
Nikki..your fired! you’ll be lucky to keep your governor job
Exactly. That speech made it clear where she stands — with Jeb and the rest of the Establishment. Unless Donald and Ted and Ben and pretty much every other GOP candidate dies and Jeb is the nominee by default, Nikki ain’t gonna be anyone’s running mate.
I’d rather vote for Hillary if she’s the VP pick.
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