Haley Heads to the Hawkeye State
CHARLESTON, S.C. – After another commanding debate performance in Simi Valley, California, Nikki Haley will head back to the Hawkeye State to hold a town hall in Clive, Iowa.
WHO: Nikki Haley
WHAT: Nikki Haley Iowa town hall
WHEN/ WHERE:
Town Hall with Nikki Haley
Saturday, September 30, 5:00 p.m. CT
Horizon Events Center
2100 NW 100th St.
Clive, IA 50325
The Morning After: Haley Wins the Second Debate
CHARLESTON, S.C. – The morning after the second GOP presidential debate, the praise for Nikki Haley’s performance continues to pile up. From conservative leaders to political pundits to early state activists, people are impressed with Haley’s toughness, her command of the issues, and her conservative policy solutions. Even Donald Trump indicated that he sees Haley as his number one rival.
WINNING
Washington Post: Nikki Haley skewers opponents in second GOP primary debate
Allan Smith, NBC News: Looks like Team Trump thinks there's a new person in second place
Axios: Haley, who saw the biggest polling boost after her first debate performance, was sharp on policy details and came prepared to brawl…In a sign that Haley has come to be viewed as a potential threat, the Trump campaign circulated a fact sheet in the middle of the debate titled, “The Real Nikki Haley.”
Bloomberg Politics: LATEST: An absent Trump under fire, Nikki Haley shines and Ron DeSantis struggles.
The Hill: Nikki Haley, Trump’s former UN ambassador, emerged as the biggest winner who was actually on the debate stage on Wednesday night.
Jon Levine, New York Post: Nikki Haley was the winner
The Messenger: Each of the Republican presidential candidates had the same mission Wednesday night when they met for their second debate: have a moment. Time and again, former U.N. Ambassador Nikki Haley cleared that hurdle.
Aaron Blake, Washington Post: Winners: Nikki Haley
The strength of Haley’s initial debate performance was dealing directly with issues and looking like a serious candidate who could appeal to all parts of the party. And while she may have had a bit less impact on Wednesday night than she did in the first debate, she mostly did it again.
James Oliphant, Reuters: My take: Haley has established herself as the comer in the field. DeSantis had a stronger night than the first debate. Vivek is his own planet. Scott can't seem to break through. Pence/Christie fighting lonely fights.
Frank Luntz: Nikki has owned Vivek tonight. I never dreamed I would write that sentence
David Kochel: The @NikkiHaley response on healthcare which talked about transparency and competition is the best health care answer I’ve ever heard. #PowertothePatients. cc: @PtRightsAdvoc
The FAMiLY LEADER: In tonight's #RepublicanDebate #GOPDebate, @NikkiHaley backs #parents, #schoolchoice, and transparency in schools: “No parents should ever wonder what is being taught in the classroom.” #ChooseWell2024
MSNBC: Who ‘won’ the second GOP debate? Nikki Haley was not about to let go of the momentum she established at last month's debate in Milwaukee. She landed the best punches of the night.
Michael Scherer, Washington Post: Haley is just more comfortable on that stage than all the guys, two debates running.
The Guardian: Nikki Haley picks fights with rivals and seizes momentum in Republican debate
Axios: Haley shines, Trump a target: Key takeaways from the GOP debate
Washington Post: Nikki Haley skewers opponents in second GOP primary debate
Chris Cillizza: Nikki Haley is just a better debater than Tim Scott
Politico: Line of the night (directed at Ramaswamy): “This is infuriating. … Honestly, every time I hear you, I feel a little bit dumber for what you say.”
Wall Street Journal: Nikki Haley Wants to Save You 18.4 Cents a Gallon
NBC News: New Hampshire college students are impressed by Haley
Emma Barnett, NBC News: I watched the debate with eight college students who vote in New Hampshire. 6/8 thought @NikkiHaley won the debate.
Emma Barnett, NBC News: I watched the debate with eight college students who voted in New Hampshire. Here is why some of them thought @NikkiHaley won the debate... Nikki Haley just kind of blew it out of the park. Mike Pence was pretty calm. Same with Tim Scott. Neither of them really stood out as having any super strong moments. Nikki Haley is definitely definitely the winner of tonight's debate, I think." - Zaccary Lacasse, 20 "If the New Hampshire primaries were held today, I'm casting my ballot for Nikki Haley. She seems to be most poised, most prepared, most ready to handle the presidency and from an electoral standpoint." - Michael Toronto, 19 (came into the night supporting DeSantis and Pence) "I also thought Nikki Haley had the strongest debate tonight. I think she was the most poised and had the best argument and presented most eloquently." - Julia Matte, 21
CURTAIN-GATE
Kelsey Bolar: Low blow for Tim Scott to go after @NikkiHaley for #curtaingate. That was a fake news story published by The New York Times and was thoroughly debunked, because as it turned out, the curtains were actually purchased by the Obama administration.
Ari Fleischer: This curtain debate is dumb. And Tim Scott is wrong on the substance. The NYT did a hit job on Haley about those stupid curtains - and then the Times basically retracted it when they realized she had nothing to do with it.
Andrew Bernard, The Algemeiner: The US ambassador to the UN used to live at the Waldorf-Astoria. This was actually a nightmare because they had to pay all expenses (read Daniel Patrick Moynihan's letters.) China bought the building. The new residence needed curtains. It's in Manhattan. Obama admin bought them. The Nikki Haley curtains thing has always been the dumbest hit job BS.
USA Today: Tim Scott claim: Nikki Haley spent $50,000 on curtains as the UN ambassador
“As the UN ambassador, you literally put $50,000 on curtains.” -Scott This is false, and Nikki Haley has a New York Times correction to prove it.
USA Today: ‘Bring it, Tim:’ South Carolina candidates Haley, Scott argue about experience at GOP debate
Politico: Nikki Haley and Tim Scott got into a shouting match over...curtains in tonight's debate.
Scott accused Haley of spending $50K on drapes in the U.N. ambassador’s residence. Haley — correctly — pointed out that the Obama admin bought them.
S.E. Cupp: I hope Tim Scott has something bigger than curtains to lord over Nikki Haley... #GOPDebate
Wall Street Journal: Nikki Haley Rejects Tim Scott's Jab About $50,000 Curtains
Debate Verdict: Haley Is the Tough, Substantive Leader America Needs
SIMI VALLEY, Calif. – The verdict is in: Nikki Haley proved she has conservative solutions to the biggest issues facing Americans. From the economy to immigration to education to health care to China to energy, Haley offered specifics. She didn’t shy away from pointing out her opponents’ dangerous policies, including Vivek Ramaswamy’s support for TikTok, Donald Trump’s failure to prioritize the larger Chinese threat, and Ron DeSantis’ ban on fracking and offshore drilling.
Tonight, Haley showed she has toughness and experience to stand up for America. She will reverse the damage wrought by Bidenomics. She will defend America from her enemies. She will make America strong and proud.
Here’s what people are saying.
Matt Mackowiak: Nikki Haley is consistently impressive. #GOPdebate
David Drucker, The Dispatch: Haley has prolly gained the most since the first debate, and apparently nobody on stage wants a piece of her
Tara Palmeri, Puck: This is a big night for Nikki Haley. So far, she's stepped up.
Jim Merrill: Great, comprehensive answer from @NikkiHaley on education reform, freedom and choice. Very well done.
Daily Caller: @NikkiHaley: "We've got to get parents back included - quit spending time on this DEI and CRT."
The Family Leader: In tonight's #RepublicanDebate #GOPDebate, @NikkiHaley backs #parents, #schoolchoice, and transparency in schools:"No parents should ever wonder what is being taught in the classroom." #ChooseWell2024
ABC News: Former SC Gov. Nikki Haley advocates for vocational education when asked about education reform: "Let's put vocational classes back in our high schools and let's get our kids building the things that we know that we can make."
Somos Republicanos: Many residents of Eagle Pass and Maverick County have mentioned @NikkiHaley’s visit to Eagle Pass. They appreciate that and have said they plan on casting their ballot for Nikki Haley during the March Primary based on not only her visit, but her border security plan!
Hugh Hewitt: Vivek-slayer Nikki Haley does it again on the Tik Tok question. “I feel dumber every time I hear you. We can’t trust you.” Gonna leave another mark.
Philip Melanchthon Wegmann, Real Clear Politics: Nikki Haley begins unloading on Vivek Ramaswamy by saying, "And honestly, every time I hear you I feel a little bit dumber."
National Review: @jimgeraghty: Yowza! Nikki Haley snaps at Ramaswamy. You can tell that the candidates on stage who have actually served in elected office see Ramaswamy as a shallow, ill-informed, slick snake oil salesman, and have absolutely zero respect for him.
The Bastion Institute: "We're gonna go after China, because China is the one sending the fentanyl in the first place. And we will end all normal trade relations until China stops sending fentanyl.." - @NikkiHaley #GOPDebate
Peter Hamby, Puck News: This was the best moment of the night. Helped Nikki, exposed Vivek’s incoherence and hypocrisy, good dunk that was policy adjacent (China/TikTok)
Garrett Haake, NBC News: Audible reaction in the media filing center when @NikkiHaley goes Billy Madison on @VivekGRamaswamy with her "Every time I hear you I feel a little bit dumber" line
Ronald Brownstein, CNN: Haley is brutally effective at filleting Vivek, but her taking him down again is a little like the Mets celebrating if they knock the Marlins out of the playoffs while they are both 1000 games behind the Braves. #GOPDebate
Stephanie Murray, The Messenger: "A win for Russia is a win for China. But I forgot. You like China," Nikki Haley says to Vivek Ramaswamy
Washington Post Opinions: @marcthiessen @jimgeraghty @jawillick @henryolsenEPPC @mkhammer @RameshPonnuru "Nikki Haley and I come from the same school of public speaking, with a specialty in Cannot Possibly Control My Face When People Are Saying Insane Things Around Me." - @mkhammer "Nikki Haley's answer on cartels and China is excellent." - @marcthiessen
David M. Drucker, The Dispatch: I think that critique from Haley is the first attack DeSantis has fielded in two debates.
Stephanie Murray, The Messenger: Nikki Haley takes a swing at Ron DeSantis! "You banned fracking. You banned offshore drilling. You did it on federal lands."
Chris Cillizza: Nikki Haley has attacked Vivek, DeSantis and Scott, right? And took a shot at Trump too.
Caitlin Huey-Burns, CBS News: Nikki Haley’s “Every time I hear you, I feel a little bit dumber” line is effective in part because it’s how real people talk, not these canned politician lines we’ve been hearing throughout the night.
NH Journal: @votetimscott @RonDeSantis @VivekGRamaswamy @NHGOP And @NikkiHaley throws down on @RonDeSantis banning fracking and offshore oil drilling. He denies it. "Check it! Check it!," Haley says.
Daily Caller: .@NikkiHaley SCORCHES Sen. Tim Scott: "12 years. Where have you been?...12 years we've waited and nothing has happened."
Comfortably Smug: Holy shit Nikki is dunking on Tim Scott
The Wall Street Journal: Nikki Haley disappeared for the first hour of the #GOPDebate, but came back strong in the second half, tangling with Vivek Ramaswamy over Ukraine and taking on Gov. Ron DeSantis over his energy policy
Haley in the Hawkeye State on Sept. 15-16 *Updated
CHARLESTON S.C. – Presidential candidate Nikki Haley is hitting the Hawkeye State hard, with six events on September 15-16. Including a farm tour, agricultural community discussion, Q & A with Governor Terry Branstad, two town halls, and the Iowa Faith and Freedom Coalition’s 23rd Annual Fall Banquet.
WHO: Nikki Haley
WHAT: Iowa swing
WHEN/WHERE:
Farm Tour with Nikki Haley
Friday, September 15, 1:30 p.m. CT
Crystal Creek Enterprises
2260 US-30
Grand Mound, IA 52751
Note: This is a 7th generation family-owned and operated farm.
Agriculture Policy Community Discussion with Nikki Haley
Friday, September 15, 3:00 p.m. CT
Crystal Creek Enterprises
2260 US-30
Grand Mound, IA 52751
A Town Hall with Nikki Haley
Friday, September 15, 4:00 p.m. CT
Crystal Creek Enterprises
2260 US-30
Grand Mound, IA 52751
NEW EVENT:
A Town Hall with Nikki Haley
Saturday, September 15, 9:00 a.m. CT
Jethro's Bacon & BBQ
1480 22nd St
West Des Moines, IA 50266
American Free Enterprise Q&A with Nikki Haley and Governor Terry Branstad
Saturday, September 16, 1:00 p.m. CT
Cemen Tech
1700 N 14th Street
Indianola, IA 50125
Iowa Faith and Freedom Coalition’s 23rd Annual Fall Banquet with Nikki Haley
Saturday, September 16, 5:00 p.m. CT
Iowa Events Center
730 3rd Street
Des Moines, IA 50309
Haley Announces New Hampshire Slate of 10 County Chairs
MANCHESTER, N.H.—Fresh off a 1,000-person rally in South Carolina and a standout performance at the first Republican presidential debate, the Haley campaign is the first campaign to roll out a list of county chairs in all 10 New Hampshire counties.
By the end of the week—after events in Claremont, Merrimack, and Manchester—Nikki Haley will have visited all 10 counties and will have participated in 49 grassroots events across the Granite State.
“New Hampshire is hungry for a new generation of tough, no-nonsense leadership, and Nikki Haley is the person for the job,” said Ken Solinsky, State Campaign Co-Chair. “She transformed South Carolina and made it into an economic powerhouse. She went to the UN and took the ‘kick-me’ sign off America’s back. She’s our Iron Lady, and Team Haley New Hampshire is ready to work around the clock to make Nikki our next president!”
Haley’s New Hampshire Leadership Team and 10 County Chairs:
• General Don Bolduc – State Campaign Chair
• Former Speaker Pro Temp Rep. Kim Rice – State Campaign Co-Chair, Hillsborough County Co-Chair
• Ken Solinsky – State Campaign Co-Chair
• Former State Rep. Mary Mayville – State Campaign Co-Chair, Hillsborough County Co-Chair
• Melinda Tourangeau – State Campaign Co-Chair, Hillsborough County Co-Chair
• Jeanene Cooper – State Campaign Co-Chair, Rockingham County Co-Chair
• Sharon Bolduc – Co-Chair Women for Nikki New Hampshire
• Paul Lange – Belknap County Chairman
• Raymond Hodgkins – Carroll County Chair
• Terri Hansel – Cheshire County Co-Chairman
• Bill and Joanne Sommer – Cheshire County Co-Chairs
• Rep. James Tierney – Coos County Chair
• Eric Jostrom – Grafton County Chair
• Tim Sheedy – Merrimack County Chair
• Bethene Wuelper – Strafford County Chair
• Alice and Bob Cale – Sullivan County Co-Chairs
Nikki Haley in New Hampshire on September 5-6, 2023
CHARLESTON, S.C. – Presidential candidate Nikki Haley has a jam packed schedule of events in New Hampshire.
WHO: Nikki Haley
WHAT: New Hampshire Swing
WHEN/WHERE:
New Hampshire Events:
Town Hall with Nikki Haley
Tuesday, September 5, 6:00 p.m
Claremont Senior Center
5 Acer Heights Rd
Claremont, NH 03743
A Town Hall with Nikki Haley and Governor Chris Sununu
Wednesday, September 6, 2:00 p.m.
Merrimack VFW Post 8641
282 Daniel Webster Hwy
Merrimack, NH 03054
Parents In Charge Community Discussion With Nikki Haley and Moms for Liberty’s Tiffany Justice
Wednesday, September 6, 6:00 p.m.
Founders Academy
5 Perimeter Rd
Manchester, NH 03103
Parents In Charge Town Hall with Nikki Haley and Moms for Liberty’s Tiffany Justice
Wednesday, September 6, 7:00 p.m.
Founders Academy
5 Perimeter Rd
Manchester, NH 03103
Haley Campaign Launches Young Americans for Nikki and Students for Haley in 45 States and 25 College Campuses
CHARLESTON, S.C. — Young Americans and college students across the country are fired up for Nikki Haley and are ready for a new generation of leadership. The nation saw a tough, principled leader take the stage at the first debate. Now, young Americans are putting in the time and effort to make sure we elect Nikki Haley the next president of the United States.
Young Americans for Nikki and Students for Haley have registered members of both coalitions in 45 states and launched Students for Haley campus chapters in 25 colleges across the nation.
Read more about the launch in Fox News.
“With committed supporters in 45 states, it is clear that young Americans across the nation are hungry for a principled and unifying leader that will take our nation into the next generation. Nikki Haley is no stranger to fighting the tough battles, speaking the hard truths, and defying the odds,” said Mason Foley, Executive Chair of Young Americans for Nikki. “After last week’s debate, it’s obvious that Nikki Haley is Joe Biden’s biggest threat. We can’t wait to spread her message to voters across America, starting with our alma mater, Clemson University.”
“Nikki represents a new generation of leadership, and Students for Haley is ready to spread her message of a strong and proud America to colleges and universities across the nation,” said Travis Christoff, Founder of Students for Haley. “I started the grassroots movement nearly five years ago hoping she would throw her name into the race—and now we are mobilizing in a strong way. No one will outwork Team Haley.”
Students For Haley is under the umbrella of Young Americans for Nikki and will be focused on college campuses. Young Americans for Nikki will focus on rallying young professionals with events, meetups, and volunteer opportunities.
Students For Haley has a campus chapter in the following universities: Clemson University, University of Alabama, Auburn University, American University, Florida International University, University of Chicago, Eastern Kentucky University, Louisiana State University, Boston College, College of the Holy Cross, Michigan State University, University of Minnesota – Twin Cities, University of Oklahoma, Coastal Carolina University, University of South Carolina, Wofford College, Baylor University, University of Texas at Austin, Liberty University, George Washington University, Catholic University, Westminster University, Loyola Maryland, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, and Georgetown University.
Morning After: Nikki Haley Doesn't Back Down to Bullies
MILWAUKEE, WI — Last night, there is no denying Nikki Haley left a lasting impression with the American people. She was tough, principled, and unafraid to throw a punch.
Here’s what people are saying:
Post and Courier: GOP debate takeaways: Nikki Haley finds her moment, Tim Scott gets drowned out
Washington Examiner: Republican debate: Nikki Haley claimed the spotlight among crowd of 'screaming men'
Fox News: If Ramaswamy was the biggest loser of the night, Haley was the biggest winner. Tough on national security and securing the border, smart about education, she was also the only candidate to stake out a winning position on abortion.
Brian Kilmeade, Co-anchor, Fox & Friends: I thought Nikki Haley stole the show… She was confident, working it on all sides…
SE Cupp, CNN: Nikki Haley promised generational change and delivered
Rich Lowry, National Review: Nikki Haley came to play. She outshone fellow South Carolinian Tim Scott, who just didn’t make himself a factor. She was forceful from her first answer on Trump and spending to the aforementioned exchange with Vivek, which brought people to their feet.
Hugh Hewitt, Salem Radio Network: You have no foreign policy experience and it shows.@NikkiHaley lands the big punch of the night.
Ingrid Jacques, USA Today: Former South Carolina Gov. Nikki Haley should also get a bump following her excellent takes on finding a consensus on abortion and defending our allies internationally. She also called out Democrats and Republicans alike for out-of-control spending that is harming the future of the country.
The State: SC's Haley takes fiery swings at first GOP debate as Scott flies under the radar
Ainsley Earhardt, co-host of Fox & Friends: I thought Nikki Haley just knocked it out of the park.
USA Today: DeSantis stumbles and Haley soars at first GOP debate without Trump
Brett Barker, Nevada, IA mayor, CNN: Out of all the candidates, she really had moments that stood out…she came across as poised and confident, prepared. Out of the candidates, she helped herself the most.
Guy Benson: Just left a debate watch event with a few hundred conservative Wisconsin voters. I asked for some show-of-hands responses, then worked the room for more context and color. A few takeaways: Notable positive response for Nikki Haley, especially from women
McClatchy DC: Nikki Haley had a good night. She spoke truth, commanded the stage when making her points, and was not afraid to lock horns with her peers on issues of critical importance to Republican primary voters. She stood out, which is exactly what she needed to do, said Jimmy Centers, an Iowa-based GOP operative
Jennifer Nassour, former MA GOP chair: Again…no one compares. Competency matters; leadership matters; intellect matters; experience matters; compassion matters….let’s go! 👠🤜🏼 #TeamHaley
Abby Phillip, CNN: Nikki Haley’s whole mantra is I don’t back down to bullies.
Kevin Madden: Haley with the breakout moment.
Alyssa Farah Griffin, CNN: She showed up like she came to play and actually run against Donald Trump.
Chuck Todd, NBC: Nikki Haley was the first candidate who actually started debating other candidates.
Kellyanne Conway, FOX News: I think Nikki is going to get a second look from some people based on some stuff she said tonight.
Even liberals are terrified of running against Nikki Haley…
David Axelrod, CNN: Nikki Haley had an excellent night. She was very strong.
Chris Hayes, MSNBC: Who would seem the most formidable as a Republican nominee? Nikki Haley.
Michael Steele, MSNBC: Do you look like someone that the country, at the end of the day, can say, I can see him in the Oval Office? Tonight, the only person who struck that chord for me was Nikki Haley. She was the only one who took risks that none of the others would take… she stepped out in a way that the others did not. And they actually looked smaller in her presence.
Post Show: Nikki Haley Wins the Debate
MILWAUKEE, WI — The post-debate analysis is in: Nikki Haley won the night with her toughness and principled command of the issues. Here’s what people are saying:
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Washington Examiner: Republican debate: Nikki Haley wins and it's not particularly close
Politico Magazine: You want some instant analysis? Okay: Nikki Haley is an effective debater.
Washington Examiner: Republican debate: Nikki Haley blasts Ramaswamy for 'choosing a murderer' in Putin
The Hill: Haley to Ramaswamy: ‘You have no foreign policy experience and it shows’
Fox News: Nikki Haley comes out swinging at other GOP candidates for approving big spending
Daily Wire: Nikki Haley Unloads On Vivek Ramaswamy Over Foreign Policy
The State: SC’s Haley takes fiery swings at first GOP debate as Scott flies under the radar
The Blaze: Nikki Haley and Vivek Ramaswamy battle it out at GOP debate: 'You have no foreign policy experience, and it shows!'
Times of Israel: Haley lashes Ramaswamy over call to cut Israel aid at Republican presidential debate
The Hill: Haley to Ramaswamy: ‘You have no foreign policy experience and it shows’
MarketWatch: Republican presidential debate: Haley impresses, as Pence, Ramaswamy also score points
Newsweek: Winner: Nikki Haley. Former South Carolina Governor and United States Ambassador Nikki Haley secured social media praise for her debate performance, including many who sided with her during a discussion on how the party should tackle abortion, which has become a complicated issue for Republicans in recent years… Beyond abortion, Haley went head-to-head with her opponents on Ukraine, calling for "moral clarity" on the issue while slamming entrepreneur Vivek Ramaswamy's stance on Ukraine aid.
Washington Examiner: Republican debate: Nikki Haley wins and it's not particularly close
Fox News: Nikki Haley pledges to create a 'strong and proud' America
Social
Chris Cillizza: The good: Nikki Haley The bad: DeSantis, Tim Scott The biggest story (for good and bad): Ramaswamy
Kayleigh McEnany: @NikkiHaley is a strong voice on foreign policy. Today, I told my 3-year-old daughter about the #GOPDebate, and she said "I want the only girl on the stage to win." Nikki is an inspiring woman & it's great to have her on this stage.
Kelly Dittmar, Associated Press: Haley's national security and education answers will play well with the base, and her overall poise and preparation showed.
Megyn Kelly: Woah! Haley!
Reaganite: She articulated a strong vision for 🇺🇸 global DOMINANCE. She articulated conservative positions on abortion, social issues in ways that resonate with moderates. She proved she’s the ONLY one who can beat Joe Biden & make America great again
Patricia Murphy, Atlanta Journal-Constitution: Winners: Haley & Pence Losers: DeSantis & Ramaswamy Honorable mention: Doug Burgam’s Achilles heel & Brian Kemp’s deer sticks
Alex Roarty, McClatchy: Haley trying to carve out a lane as the lone female candidate and might have made significant progress tonight
Megyn Kelly: Haley: biological boys do not belong in girls’ locker rooms. SO SIMPLE, SO TRUE
Andrew Clark: Nikki Haley standing up to Vivek persuasively on Ukraine and foreign policy. The others just wax on. #GOPDebate Her time as UN Ambassador standing up to the UN bullies shows.
Cesar Conda: Just imagine what Nikki Haley would do to demented Joe Biden on the debate stage. She is tough, smart, and compelling. Biden’s handlers would throw in the towel.
Debate Verdict: Nikki Haley Is The Tough Leader America Needs
MILWAUKEE, WI — The first presidential debate of 2024 is in the books and the verdict is in: The world saw Nikki Haley’s toughness tonight. She brought it to the South Carolina political establishment as governor. She brought it to the dictators and murderers at the UN. She brought it to tonight’s debate. And that’s exactly what America needs in our next president.
People across the political spectrum declared Haley the unambiguous winner tonight. On China, Israel, Ukraine, spending and inflation, and education, Haley showed she will take on the bullies at home and abroad. She will stand up for America and our allies and stand up to our enemies. She will never waver in defending America.
Here’s what people are saying.
Overall performance
Chris Cillizza: After an hour: 1. Haley 2. Christie 3. Ramaswamy But here come the Trump questions...
Ben Howe: I think @NikkiHaley has been the most appealing to the widest band of voters so far.
Ian Bremmer: 90 minutes in haley with the best performance pence pretty strong desantis not having much impact vivek over his skis nobody else with much impact
Meghan McCain: .@NikkiHaley is the debate winner tonight. Well done.
S.E. Cupp, CNN: Overall takeaway? Amidst the outbursts of the overly angry DeSantis and the overly annoying Ramaswamy, @NikkiHaley stood out as a grown-up. IF there's such a thing as a "winner" of this circus, I say it was undoubtedly her. #GOPDebate
Foreign policy
Drew Cline, morning host WFEA Radio: Haley took Vivek to school, paddled him, and called his mom to pick him up.
Frank Lutz: Nikki Haley may have just won the #GOPDebate with that foreign policy exchange. She has destroyed Vivek.
National Review: Nikki Haley was much stronger in exposing how vacuous Vivek’s foreign policy positions are than others he has clashed with. Her, “You have no foreign policy experience and it shows” comment was delivered with authority, and landed." - @philipaklein
Brian Kilmeade, Co-anchor, Fox & Friends: @VivekGRamaswamy gets schooled by @NikkiHaley - she crushes his ideas shows them to be paper thin
Dave Weigel, Semafor: Haley gets a reaction that drowns out Vivek for the first time all night: "You have no foreign policy experience and it shows." She's previewed this attack on Vivek's Israel position (make peace in the Middle East so they don't need more aid) for a week + landed it.
Chris Cillizza: This is a star turn for Haley. Period.
Alice Stewart: .@NikkiHaley knocks it out of the park on Ukraine and Russia. #DebateNight
S.E.Cupp, CNN: "You're choosing a murderer over a pro-American country." -- @NikkiHaley to Vivek. "You have no foreign policy experience and it shows!" #GOPDebate
Lisa Desjardins: HALEY MOMENT: Am told people in audience stood and clapped for Haley's slay of Ramaswamy ... "You have no foreign policy experience and it shows." That it was first time audience members erupted in ovation like that that during the debate.
Arsen Ostrovsky: @NikkiHaley schools @VivekGRamaswamy at #GOPDebate: "You have no foreign policy experience and it shows."
Steven Law: Haley can hit like a truck.
Megyn Kelly: Woah! Haley!
Spencer Brown, Townhall: Haley with a masterclass on U.S. foreign policy and the state of play around the globe that got so much applause for telling Ramaswamy "you have no foreign policy experience and it shows" that he couldn't even answer.
Kayleigh McEnany, Co-host Outnumbered: @NikkiHaley is a strong voice on foreign policy. Today, I told my 3-year-old daughter about the #GOPDebate, and she said "I want the only girl on the stage to win." Nikki is an inspiring woman & it's great to have her on this stage.
Jim Merill: The line of the night delivered by @NikkiHaley - she has helped herself as much as anyone tonight, looking big on the big stage. #GOPDebate
Josh Holmes, Ruthless Podcast: Nikki is not to be trifled with on foreign policy. Strong and confident stuff.
Rich Lowry, National Review: First time a hit on someone for not having foreign policy experience has ever played this big
On standing up for women
Stephanie Murray, The Messenger: Haley: "I'm gonna fight for girls all day long ... and biological boys don't belong in the locker rooms"
Bob Vander Plaats: "Strong girls become strong women, and strong women become strong leaders." @NikkiHaley continues to champion a culture that supports BIOLOGICAL women.
