None of this will likely matter in the Iowa Republican caucuses. Haley has received much criticism for her relationship with Donald Trump, and changing her positions on a variety of issues. This is Haley’s second “lane.” She has powerful messages on both that will resonate. It’s about freedom, and if Russia wins, every authoritarian regime in the world will be emboldened. She told the crowd that this isn’t about Russia and Ukraine. That they always voted with us, and that it’s a freedom loving country. Haley speaks from experience, telling us that during her time in the UN, we had no better friend and ally than Ukraine. So will probable foe Florida Governor Ron DeSantis, who called it a “ territorial dispute,” before walking it back. Some Republicans in Congress getting weak kneed in continued support of Ukraine will find her on the other side of the issue. support of Ukraine in its war against Russia. She gave a full throated endorsement of U.S. She knows all of the players and the international dynamics. Haley also gave a powerful foreign policy statement. We know how to prioritize regardless of what people say, we don’t like the drama, and we are about results.” “Women are incredible when it comes to balancing. She also made a pitch for a woman to be in the White House. She said federal spending is out of control, and that Republicans are as much responsible as Democrats. Haley showed her more independent streak when she had harsh words for Republicans, highlighting men in the South Carolina Legislature who stood in her way on issues of transparency, accountability, and more. As many Republican politicians today try to compete to prove they are the most pro-life, including wanting to criminalize women and doctors for conducting the procedure, Haley’s approach seems more nuanced, more in line with how many Americans think. If not, then they have had family members or friends who have had them. After all, there were women in the room who likely have had abortions. While some in the party might hold her position against Haley, most of the women in the room were nodding in agreement. Of course, Haley doesn’t want abortion to be a political football–it’s a losing proposition for Republicans. If Congress decides to do it, don’t enter that game of them saying, ‘How many weeks? How many weeks?’ No, let’s first figure out what we agree on, and then move forward.” “We’re not going to let this be a political football,” Haley said. I don’t want unelected judges deciding something this personal.” “What I mean is this is a personal issue for women and for men…it needs to be treated with the respect that it should. She said she was “pro-life,” but she doesn’t judge anyone who is pro-choice any more than those who share her view. Haley also spoke differently than any other Republican I have heard about abortion, saying there is a middle ground, and that pro-choice and pro-life opponents need to figure it out. As far as I can tell Democrats have no angle on the possible impact on girls’ sports other than to generally offer support for our trans friends and family members. If Iowans believe girls’ sports are in peril, they will fight to protect them. Haley told the women in the room that this is the “women’s issue of our times.” She spoke of biological boys competing against girls in sports. And you have companies glorifying this person? What are we doing? Who’s going to fight for our girls?” “You have this man, dressed up like a girl, making fun of women.” Haley said.
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