Last month, Nikki Haley announced she is running for President. Haley is someone who has consistently proven doubters wrong: she was the first female governor of South Carolina, she has never lost a race, she’s self-made, and she survived as U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations during a turbulent, chaotic Trump White House without so much as a scrape.
Very hard not to be impressed by Haley. So much sharper than the vast majority of politicians working today. Didn't dodge many questions, had a strong story to tell, showed sincere heartfelt love for the nation—the whole nation—displayed unwavering confidence but not to the point of arrogance, and surprised me with her humor. That line about "hold my beer" while I raise $25k selling coozies was brilliant. I loved how she swatted away the implicit Michelle Obama comparison: "They go low, we ignore them." I have been waiting for a Gen-X leader to rise and have been generally disappointed with what my generation has produced so far (Seinfeld voice: "Hello, Newsom"). But Haley might be the one. I hope the machine gives her a chance.
P.S. I'm one of those long-time California Democrats turned independent and politically homeless, sickened so much I am by the direction taken by both major parties. I had hoped Biden would get the Dems back on track, but he has driven the train like he was carrying a hazardous load through Ohio. I have never placed any faith in the GOP, and having an "R" next to her name will always make me at least a little reluctant to join Team Haley. But she may be the one to actually put the adults back in charge.
Great interview. On her own, Nikki Haley gives me hope, especially since she is the first woman of substance I can stand with fully. It's about time. I just hope the party and the patriarchy don't get in her way. It's time to stand up.
BarI: Am a big fan of CS/TFP and of you, but this interview was poor. You seem obsessed with what the media thinks of Haley and failed to delve at all into what specific policies she would proffer if elected. At every turn it was " What about Don Lemon or Whoopi Goldberg, or Ann Coulter, or Laura Ingraham or some Politico reporter, when one, who cares what any of those charlatans think, and two, Haley continued to tell you she did not care what they thought!
Early on she stated her four priorities and you never asked the obvious next question, "What specific policies would you employ" so voters can get some idea of how to judge her. She did not seem evasive, you just seem obsessed.
For her part I thought she handled herself well and I wanted to learn more. She seems less combative tha De Santis and may be more electable, try again Bari.
I like Haley. But when she says she would vote for Trump if he is nominee, she is either pandering to his voters or failing to understand his crass stolen election bs and fomenting a riot at the capital has harmed the Republican party and the country in a significant way. Don't think I can support her.
I want to love Nikki Haley, but the idea of a competency test is cringey and fantasy. It will NEVER HAPPEN (who would we all trust to devise and administer such a test?) and so is a complete distraction. Please stop. It's up to the voters to assess competency.
I enjoyed this and think Haley is impressive. BUT found out she’s one of Karl Schwab/ WEF young leader which taints her reputation/ integrity. I’d like to hear her comment on this
I listened to entire interview. Nikki Haley is impressive. And she has a child experiencing woke educational indoctrination which places her close to my greatest pain.
Very hard not to be impressed by Haley. So much sharper than the vast majority of politicians working today. Didn't dodge many questions, had a strong story to tell, showed sincere heartfelt love for the nation—the whole nation—displayed unwavering confidence but not to the point of arrogance, and surprised me with her humor. That line about "hold my beer" while I raise $25k selling coozies was brilliant. I loved how she swatted away the implicit Michelle Obama comparison: "They go low, we ignore them." I have been waiting for a Gen-X leader to rise and have been generally disappointed with what my generation has produced so far (Seinfeld voice: "Hello, Newsom"). But Haley might be the one. I hope the machine gives her a chance.
P.S. I'm one of those long-time California Democrats turned independent and politically homeless, sickened so much I am by the direction taken by both major parties. I had hoped Biden would get the Dems back on track, but he has driven the train like he was carrying a hazardous load through Ohio. I have never placed any faith in the GOP, and having an "R" next to her name will always make me at least a little reluctant to join Team Haley. But she may be the one to actually put the adults back in charge.
Great interview. On her own, Nikki Haley gives me hope, especially since she is the first woman of substance I can stand with fully. It's about time. I just hope the party and the patriarchy don't get in her way. It's time to stand up.
Wow, Haley.
Have to learn more but just Wow!
Because she wants to dilute the DeSantis vote and help Trump win. There, I saved you an hour long podcast
BarI: Am a big fan of CS/TFP and of you, but this interview was poor. You seem obsessed with what the media thinks of Haley and failed to delve at all into what specific policies she would proffer if elected. At every turn it was " What about Don Lemon or Whoopi Goldberg, or Ann Coulter, or Laura Ingraham or some Politico reporter, when one, who cares what any of those charlatans think, and two, Haley continued to tell you she did not care what they thought!
Early on she stated her four priorities and you never asked the obvious next question, "What specific policies would you employ" so voters can get some idea of how to judge her. She did not seem evasive, you just seem obsessed.
For her part I thought she handled herself well and I wanted to learn more. She seems less combative tha De Santis and may be more electable, try again Bari.
I think she’ll make it to the debate stage, and I hope she makes an impact then.
Why is it that there seems to be so much objection to her?
I like Haley. But when she says she would vote for Trump if he is nominee, she is either pandering to his voters or failing to understand his crass stolen election bs and fomenting a riot at the capital has harmed the Republican party and the country in a significant way. Don't think I can support her.
I was Camp Haley right up until she mentioned Def Leppard as an American band.
Heathen.
Can we really trust someone like this with the nuclear codes?
I want to love Nikki Haley, but the idea of a competency test is cringey and fantasy. It will NEVER HAPPEN (who would we all trust to devise and administer such a test?) and so is a complete distraction. Please stop. It's up to the voters to assess competency.
Why didn’t you ask her about gun violence in our country and where she stands on banning assault rifles. You were way too soft on her…..
Will be an interesting election.
I enjoyed this and think Haley is impressive. BUT found out she’s one of Karl Schwab/ WEF young leader which taints her reputation/ integrity. I’d like to hear her comment on this
Good convo, Berri. Haley's sharp. Didn't know much about her.
Please consider putting transcriptions of your podcasts online. Thank you.
I listened to entire interview. Nikki Haley is impressive. And she has a child experiencing woke educational indoctrination which places her close to my greatest pain.