Posted on 03/30/2023 9:57:50 AM PDT by cotton1706
Is Nikki Haley a true conservative, an establishment politician or something else entirely?
That’s the question many conservatives have been asking since Haley officially announced she is running for president in February. Haley served as governor of South Carolina from 2011 to 2017 and as U.S. ambassador to the United Nations under President Trump.
We can’t recall another Republican politician who has garnered such a mixed response from conservatives. Almost everyone in the conservative media and public policy world seems to have an opinion about Haley. But once pressed to explain the reasons behind those opinions, very few seem prepared to provide a detailed answer. And most of those we spoke with seemed willing to quickly change their minds.
Fortunately, conservatives don’t have to guess when it comes Haley. She has a long track record as governor of South Carolina. And since leaving her post as UN ambassador, she has developed a policy platform for her presidential campaign and made numerous statements on pressing issues that provide a clear look at how she would likely govern if she were to be elected president in 2024.
We have reviewed Haley’s domestic record and believe she is a champion of policies that limit the size of government (especially the federal government), cut taxes, reject socialism and promote individual liberty. The following is a summary of our findings, broken down by category.
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To be a sell-out, she’d need to have changed her position. Haley has always been establishment all the way.
Is there a question in that headline?
I’ll pass no Nikki.
She was an early adopter of Mutt Romney in 2012. Tells you all you need to know.
Never going to be POTUS.
She’s nothing special. Just another political opportunist mediocrity.
NO. Will not vote anchor baby for President.
“DeSantis is no RINO. He is not only principled, he is a winner!”
I agree. He will make an excellent President in 2028 and 2032.
Who knows how much more damage would be done by 2028 if and when Trump goes down in flames again to Biden. Trump delivered some great results as President, but he cannot win again! I remain amazed at how many Freepers would rather take a loss by staying loyal to Trump’s personality cult.
Glen Youngkin showed the way to turn a purple state red. He had endorsements and support from Trump as well as never Trumpers. Once in office, he has governed as a conservative.
DeSantis could accomplish the same on a national level. I hope Trump’s scorched earth policy against DeSantis doesn’t affect DeSantis’ electability.
When she removed the Confederate flag from the statehouse lawn, she ruined her career.
If the question needs asking, she must be a loser...
—> I watched his speech at Waco last week. Not much on policy, but tremendous amount of whining and grievances. Trashing DeSantis every day doesn’t help either.
Has driven Ron’s polling into the gutter, as intended.
—> DeSantis is no RINO. He is not only principled, he is a winner!
Ron is a wonderful and respected member of the Bush family.
Sell out
Nimrata (her real name) is a sellout. I voted for her when I lived in SC and she ran for Governor, and I regret it.
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“Nimrata (her real name) is a sellout. I voted for her when I lived in SC and she ran for Governor, and I regret it.”
Don’t feel bad. I voted for Mitt Romney for governor.
She is no friend of Trump. I don’t trust her.
She is no friend of Trump. I don’t trust her.
Agree.
True.
Foreigner. She knows nothing of American values.
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