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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She is trying to stop Trump in South Carolina. She is probably hoping for a Rubio or Bush primary win. Then they might pick her as the VP running mate. Nice try for the GOPe Haley to block Trump or Cruz but it will not work.
she was terrible
BUSH - HALEY .. a political ticket to NOWHERE!
Not a natural born citizen.
Ten years ago Trump may have been persuaded by her looks but she can forget it now.
I don’t think Mr Trump will return her calls.
Is that what someone promised her?
Where are her parents from, again?
Funny. A Rick Perry/Nikki Haley 2012 FR thread discussing her eligibility. Is she a NBC?
http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-bloggers/2749150/posts
The woman is delusional.
I can’t wait to hear Trump’s response. LOL
Yeah, she’s done. What she did last night was not wise.
She would fit well with Cruz.
Nope, she’s done. Outted herself as an elitist GOPe.
So says a key member of that winning duo, Romney-Paul 2012:
http://thecaucus.blogs.nytimes.com/2011/12/16/nikki-haley-endorses-mitt-romney/?_r=0
I’m sure good ole Jebbie would love to have her.
Jebbie or Rubio cut a deal.
She ended her political future in one stroke.
Delusional much....lady ? You just trashed the GOP front-runner on national TV.
Is she Eligible?
Another stay home race.
rising?
So who is picking her Bernie or Hillary
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