Former U.N. Ambassador Nikki Haley has expressed concern over the possibility of Vice President Kamala Harris becoming President if Democrats win in 2024.
In an interview with Fox News anchor Maria Bartiromo, Haley warned that this notion should "send a chill up every American's spine."
During her appearance, Haley also cautioned against re-electing former President Donald Trump, who is facing multiple indictments and is expected to be tied up in legal battles. Despite being a friend of Trump and serving in his administration, Haley emphasized the need for a new generational leader who can unite Republicans and appeal to independents, suburban women, Hispanics, and the Asian community.
Haley stated, "My concern is we cannot have Kamala Harris as President. We can't chance this. We have to make sure that we have a new generational leader that's going to bring in not only Republicans, but we're going to pull back the independents. We're going to bring back in the suburban women, we're going to bring in Hispanics. We're going to bring in the Asian community. We have to make sure we win this because the thought of Kamala Harris being President should send a chill up every American spine."
Haley, who participated in the recent Republican debate in Milwaukee, has previously voiced her concerns about Trump's legal troubles. She believes that a win for Republicans is crucial to address the issues surrounding the justice system and to move the country forward.
In a recent Fox News poll, 53% of likely voters expressed a preference for Trump among the GOP field, giving him a commanding 37-point lead over Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis. Haley ranked fifth in the poll, but she remains optimistic about her chances.
"It's actually just getting started," Haley told Bartiromo. "And so we've done 80 events in New Hampshire and Iowa. We're going to keep being there. We're doing events in South Carolina all this week. We're going to keep focusing on touching as many hands as we can, answering every question."
Following the debate, Haley emerged as one of the most prominent voices on the issue of abortion. She called for a "consensus" on the matter and urged Republicans to humanize the issue and confront it directly instead of avoiding it.
Haley emphasized the need to acknowledge the reality of the issue and shared her personal connection to it. "I have always said I am unapologetically pro-life, not because the Republican Party tells me to be, but because my husband was adopted. I had trouble having both of my children, so I am surrounded by blessings," she said.
Regarding federal laws on abortion, Haley expressed frustration with the lack of transparency in explaining the legislative process. She clarified that passing a federal bill requires a majority in the House and 60 Senate votes, making it difficult for any President, Republican or Democrat, to ban abortions. Haley called for finding consensus on areas where support for both babies and mothers can be achieved.
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