It’s not brilliant political strategy. She will get NO credit from the left or the media (but I repeat myself) for doing this. None. Meanwhile the NAACP and similar leftist racist organizations will simply sense weakness, move the goalposts, and demand that the Confederate Soldiers’ Memorial where the flag now resides also be removed. They will never give her credit and they will never be satisfied, it is not possible to compromise with them. Ever.
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On May 24, 2010, Will Folks, former press secretary for Governor Mark Sanford, claimed on his blog that he had an inappropriate physical relationship with Haley “several years ago”.[62] Haley denied the claim, stating “I have been 100 percent faithful to my husband throughout our 13 years of marriage. This claim against me is categorically and totally false.”[63] Folks attempted to substantiate his claim by releasing phone records that he said showed 700 calls between the two while Folks was working as a political consultant for the Haley campaign.[64][65] Folks claimed that he was “forced” to reveal the (alleged) affair himself, before Haley’s political foes publicized it first (to sabotage her campaign).[66]
On June 3, 2010, Larry Marchant, a political consultant, made a statement alleging that he and Haley had a one-time sexual encounter. Marchant made his claim while serving as a consultant to Haley’s rival for the governorship.[67]
In a June 2010 interview, Haley said that if she were elected governor and the claims were later validated, she would resign the office.[68]
Exactly. Such appeasement is not seen as a sign of solidarity but a sign of weakness. They will be back for more.
You are correct, however, it would behoove us to repeat the narrative over and over again, as much as possible - the message is a good one, reduced to a soundbite that the average voter will latch on to: The Confederate flag was raised by the racist Democrats, and the Republicans ended it
Offense Offense Offense - Playing offense in politics doesn't get any better than this, and playing defense is the losing proposal. in this case, repeating the narrative FORCES the left into defense on the issue. Whether she gets any credit or not doesn't matter, because no matter what, the fact remains, the Confederate flag was raised by a Democrat, and it took a Republican to save the day once again, just like Abe Lincoln!
Now, you and I both know this is BS, like I said, symbolism over substance. BUT - there is no denying the brilliance behind the strategy and, if played correctly, could very well be a strong offensive strategy.
Agreed. You think these flag protests are bad now? She just poured gasoline on a fire. There will be no stopping it. It will grow exponentially.
Amen.