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Rising star Nikki Haley says she is open to becoming GOP running mate
Yahoo News ^ | 13 Jan 2016 | Michael Walsh

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.”

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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TOPICS: Constitution/Conservatism; News/Current Events; Politics/Elections; US: South Carolina
KEYWORDS: 2016veep; elections; haley; trump
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After her speech last night...she can forget it...unless Bush is the nominee...
1 posted on 01/13/2016 9:52:10 AM PST by mandaladon
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To: mandaladon

In your dreams, sweetheart!


2 posted on 01/13/2016 9:53:21 AM PST by grobdriver (Where is Wilson Blair when you need him?)
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To: mandaladon

If she is the VP candidate I am staying home.


3 posted on 01/13/2016 9:53:30 AM PST by C19fan
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Rising star Nikki Haley says she is open to becoming GOP running mate

Comedy Gold!

4 posted on 01/13/2016 9:53:39 AM PST by IncPen (There is not one single patriot in Washington, DC.)
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To: mandaladon

No way Jose.

What does she have to offer other than unbridled amnesty?


5 posted on 01/13/2016 9:53:39 AM PST by doldrumsforgop
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To: mandaladon
"After her speech last night...she can forget it...unless Bush is the nominee..."

They are as out of touch with reality as the Demoncrats.

6 posted on 01/13/2016 9:53:53 AM PST by Psalm 73 ("Gentlemen, you can't fight in here - this is the War Room".)
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To: mandaladon

Go away traitor. Go far away.


7 posted on 01/13/2016 9:53:54 AM PST by Resolute Conservative
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To: mandaladon

Who swims with an anchor?


8 posted on 01/13/2016 9:54:00 AM PST by Psalm 144 (The mill grinds exceedingly fine.)
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To: mandaladon

Running mate...of Hillary???


9 posted on 01/13/2016 9:54:16 AM PST by 2banana (My common ground with terrorists - they want to die for islam and we want to kill them)
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To: mandaladon

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.


10 posted on 01/13/2016 9:54:39 AM PST by GraceG (Protect the Border from Illegal Aliens, Don't Protect Illegal Alien Boarders...)
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To: mandaladon

A wind-up doll for the GOPe. We gave them control of congress and they gave us the finger. I have a long memory.


11 posted on 01/13/2016 9:54:43 AM PST by dainbramaged (Get out of my country now)
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To: mandaladon

Well I guess there is always an outside chance Hillary could ask her.


12 posted on 01/13/2016 9:55:16 AM PST by Mastador1 (I'll take a bad dog over a good politician any day!)
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To: mandaladon

We don’t need her.


13 posted on 01/13/2016 9:55:18 AM PST by pallis
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Rising Falling star Nikki Haley says she is open to becoming GOP running mate

Fixed it for them. GOP Base does not reward political traitors. She is done outside SC.

14 posted on 01/13/2016 9:55:26 AM PST by MNJohnnie ( Tyranny, like Hell, is not easily conquered)
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To: mandaladon

Maybe if Senior Amnesty or Yeb is the nominee but she’s smoking her own evidence if she thinks Trump will pick her.


15 posted on 01/13/2016 9:55:31 AM PST by jmaroneps37 (Conservatism is truth. Liberalism is lies.)
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To: mandaladon

I though Bernie was already hinting at fauxahantis.


16 posted on 01/13/2016 9:55:34 AM PST by Obadiah (Jeb! Because America needs more cowbell.)
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To: mandaladon

What about Rubio???
She could be his running mate.
I fear they are going to pull a stunt and it will be Paul Ryan.


17 posted on 01/13/2016 9:55:54 AM PST by RummyChick
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To: dainbramaged

Nikki..your fired! you’ll be lucky to keep your governor job


18 posted on 01/13/2016 9:56:04 AM PST by ground_fog
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To: mandaladon

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.


19 posted on 01/13/2016 9:56:08 AM PST by Opinionated Blowhard ("When the people find they can vote themselves money, that will herald the end of the republic.")
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To: mandaladon

I’d rather vote for Hillary if she’s the VP pick.


20 posted on 01/13/2016 9:56:18 AM PST by dfwgator
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