Warmonger Nikki Haley Loses in Her Own State | 2/26/24

Warmonger Nikki Haley Loses in Her Own State | 2/26/24

Is GOP presidential candidate Nikki Haley a RINO and a WARMONGER?



When the curtains closed on the first GOP presidential primary debate, one thing was made very clear to Pat Gray: former U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations Nikki Haley is not only a RINO, but a warmonger.

“Welcome to the establishment RINO division of the Republican party — Nikki Haley. Plus, old-school warmonger,” Gray says.

Gray believes this became hard to miss as Haley chastised Vivek Ramaswamy for not wanting the U.S. to become more deeply enmeshed in the Ukrainian war.

Keith Malinak agrees and compares her raised voice to the “Hillary Clinton screech sound.”

“She just wants to continue to be the police of the planet,” Gray continues, adding, “I don’t.”

“Are we alone in this now? Are we the only Republicans who don’t want to continue down that road? No, I don’t want to spend ourselves into oblivion and get deeper and deeper into a war,” Gray says.

While Haley was adamant that we continue pouring billions into Ukraine, Florida Governor Ron DeSantis and Ramaswamy were not.

“I appreciate both of them for that,” Gray says, adding that "those are probably, other than Trump, those are, you know, probably the best possibilities in my mind.”

While Malinak and Gray have both met Haley and thought she was “great” one-on-one, they don’t believe she’s suited for the position of president.

“Stay the hell away from the Oval Office,” Malinak says.



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Parents scorch Biden's Education Sec. Cardona for claiming teachers know what's best for 'their' kids



United States Secretary of Education Miguel Cardona was roundly criticized after saying teachers, not parents, know what is best for 'their' kids.

"Teachers know what is best for their kids because they are with them every day. We must trust teachers," Sec. Cardona tweeted Friday.

\u201cTeachers know what is best for their kids because they are with them every day.\nWe must trust teachers.\u201d
— Secretary Miguel Cardona (@Secretary Miguel Cardona) 1684527011
Responses criticizing the statement ranged from anger and disappointment to flat out mockery. The panning came from parents, politicians, presidential candidates, his predecessor, and many others.
"Parents know what is best for their kids because they raise them every day. We must trust parents. Fixed it for you, @SecCardona," wrote Republican presidential contender Nikki Haley, formerly South Carolina's governor.
\u201cParents know what is best for their kids because they raise them every day. We must trust parents.\n\nFixed it for you, @SecCardona.\u201d
— Nikki Haley (@Nikki Haley) 1684533998

Sen. Tim Scott (R-S.C.), who filed paperwork earlier this week to make a bid for the presidency, challenged the remark, saying "Whose kids?"

\u201cWhose kids?\u201d
— Tim Scott (@Tim Scott) 1684533752

"I'll say it again: You misspelled parents," wrote Betsy DeVos, Secretary of Education during the Trump administration.

\u201cI'll say it again: You misspelled parents.\u201d
— Betsy DeVos (@Betsy DeVos) 1684535441

"No, Mr. Secretary. Parents know what's best for their kids. We must trust parents," wrote Sen. Pete Ricketts (R-Neb.).

\u201cNo, Mr. Secretary. Parents know what\u2019s best for their kids.\nWe must trust parents!\u201d
— Senator Pete Ricketts (@Senator Pete Ricketts) 1684543323

"I’m with my kids every day, every night, every weekend. I have been raising my son since conception. I’ve been raising my daughter since adoption. My husband and I know what is best for OUR kids. We can’t blindly trust teachers simply because they are teachers," said former American sports broadcaster Michele Tafoya, appending a #parents hashtag.

\u201cI\u2019m with my kids every day, every night, every weekend. I have been raising my son since conception. I\u2019ve been raising my daughter since adoption. My husband and I know what is best for OUR kids. We can\u2019t blindly trust teachers simply because they are teachers. #PARENTS\u201d
— Michele Tafoya (@Michele Tafoya) 1684545369

"'Their kids.' Good lord," wrote political analyst Brit Hume.

A response from CatholicVote simply said "nope."

Many responses from lesser known accounts were quite blunt, and did not shy away from using some salty language to describe their feelings about the message.

Sec. Cardona's statement comes on the heels of a contentious Congressional hearing earlier this week addressing how and whether Title IX applies to transgender-identifying students.

GOP lawmakers at the hearing emphasized that Title IX is intended to ensure fairness for women and girls in sports, as ABC News reported.

"Would you say it'd be fair for me [at] anytime in this process, high school up until 30 years old, that I had a chance to box or wrestle with your daughter, competing with your daughter," asked Rep. Burgess Owens (R-Utah), a former professional football player.

"It's my responsibility and my privilege to make sure that all students have access," Sec. Cardona responded.

Other topics addressed in the House Education and the Workforce Committee hearing included Attorney General Merrick Garland's controversial 2021 memo about threats toward school board members, student loan debt plans, COVID school closures, and critical race theory in schools.

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Nikki Haley backs Disney in legal feud with Ron DeSantis and uses a Trump insult against him



Former South Carolina Governor Nikki Haley went on the attack against Florida Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis in his fight against Disney, and many noted that she used a nickname insult coined by former President Donald Trump.

DeSantis has been in feud with the massive corporation over land used by Disney World in the state. On Wednesday, Disney filed a lawsuit against DeSantis, alleging that he and other state officials had waged a "relentless campaign to weaponize government power" against the company.

On Wednesday, Haley, who is running for president, made it clear that she backed the House of Mouse.

"Hey @Disney, my home state will happily accept your 70,000+ jobs if you want to leave Florida. We’ve got great weather, great people, and it’s always a great day in South Carolina!" Haley tweeted with a video of her appearance on Fox News about the issue.

\u201cHey @Disney, my home state will happily accept your 70,000+ jobs if you want to leave Florida. \n\nWe\u2019ve got great weather, great people, and it\u2019s always a great day in South Carolina! \n\nSC\u2019s not woke, but we\u2019re not sanctimonious about it either.\u201d
— Nikki Haley (@Nikki Haley) 1682534943

"SC’s not woke, but we’re not sanctimonious about it either," she added.

Haley's jab at DeSantis was not popular among conservatives online who were firmly opposed to Disney's machinations.

"Whoever on your team thinks this is a good tweet, fire them," replied actor Matthew Marsden.

"According to @NikkiHaley , it's 'sanctimonious' for parents to fight Disney for control of their children's classrooms," said Dana Loesch.

"What an absolutely terrible, abysmal take and tone. It’s one thing to quibble with methods used in public policy, but something else to suggest a stand against Disney’s indoctrination of kids is sanctimonious. Such a disappointment," responded Kristen Waggoner, the CEO of the Alliance Defending Freedom.

"Quit pandering to be Trump's VP, you're better than that. This is pathetic," read another tweet.

Others noted that Haley used an insult used against DeSantis by Trump in her tweet.

"Nothing says 'in it to win it' like appropriating and popularizing the frontrunner’s sophomoric nickname for the most viable alternative to the frontrunner in the race," responded Noah Rothman of National Review.

Unlike Haley, DeSantis has not yet announced that he is running for president but many consider him to be Trump's best competition for the Republican nomination in 2024.

A spokesperson for DeSantis responded to the lawsuit from Disney in a statement to CNBC.

"We are unaware of any legal right that a company has to operate its own government or maintain special privileges not held by other businesses in the state," said Taryn Fenske.

"This lawsuit is yet another unfortunate example of their hope to undermine the will of the Florida voters and operate outside the bounds of the law," she added.

Here's more about the Disney-DeSantis feud:

Disney sues Florida Gov. DeSantis amid feud over self-governing privileges www.youtube.com

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'A great day for women everywhere': Haley hails the news that Lemon is out at CNN



Republican presidential primary candidate Nikki Haley appeared to hail the news on Monday that Don Lemon is out at CNN.

"A great day for women everywhere. Now, let's get men out of women’s sports. #StillInMyPrime," Haley tweeted. She shared the link to a page that invites people to donate to her campaign in order to receive a koozie that bears the messages "PAST MY PRIME?" and "HOLD MY BEER."

"To women everywhere, don't ever let anyone tell you you're past your prime," Haley also tweeted.

\u201cA great day for women everywhere. Now, let's get men out of women\u2019s sports. #StillInMyPrime \n\nhttps://t.co/u1KKBf4JRT\u201d
— Nikki Haley (@Nikki Haley) 1682354907

Earlier this year, Lemon claimed on air that Haley was not in her "prime" and suggested that a Google search about when women are in their prime would yield results indicating that women are in their prime in their 20s, 30s, and 40s. Haley is 51. Lemon backpedaled after making the controversial remarks, tweeting, "The reference I made to a woman's 'prime' this morning was inartful and irrelevant, as colleagues and loved ones have pointed out, and I regret it. A woman’s age doesn't define her either personally or professionally. I have countless women in my life who prove that every day."

Lemon issued a statement on Monday saying that he had been "terminated" from CNN and that he was shocked by the news.

"I was informed this morning by my agent that I have been terminated by CNN. I am stunned. After 17 years at CNN I would have thought that someone in management would have had the decency to tell me directly. At no time was I ever given any indication that I would not be able to continue to do the work I have loved at the network. It is clear that there are some larger issues at play. With that said, I want to thank my colleagues and the many teams I have worked with for an incredible run. They are the most talented journalists in the business, and I wish them all the best."

CNN announced on Monday that the network and Lemon had "parted ways," but the company pushed back against Lemon's statement, tweeting, "Don Lemon’s statement about this morning’s events is inaccurate. He was offered an opportunity to meet with management but instead released a statement on Twitter."

\u201cDon Lemon\u2019s statement about this morning\u2019s events is inaccurate. He was offered an opportunity to meet with management but instead released a statement on Twitter.\u201d
— CNN Communications (@CNN Communications) 1682355595

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'Grow up': Nikki Haley dings Newsweek over dress-related request for comment



Republican presidential candidate Nikki Haley blasted Newsweek after a reporter reached out to request a comment related to the dress Haley apparently wore to her daughter's wedding.

"My name is Gerrard Kaonga and I'm a reporter at Newsweek. I wanted to reach out for comment following a slight backlash after Haley shared images from her daughter's wedding," the reporter wrote, according to a screenshot Haley posted on Twitter. "Some have argued Haley should not have worn her dress as it is too close to the bride's white. Does Nikki Haley have any comment regarding this? Did she and her daughter discuss and decide the dresses they would be wearing ahead of the ceremony? Any comment would be appreciated."

Haley criticized the outlet when sharing a screenshot of the message: "This is why people don't trust the media. Liberal 'journalists' spend their time harassing conservatives about outfit choices. Grow up, @Newsweek. P.S. The dress was gold."

\u201cThis is why people don\u2019t trust the media. Liberal \u201cjournalists\u201d spend their time harassing conservatives about outfit choices. Grow up, @Newsweek.\n\nP.S. The dress was gold.\u201d
— Nikki Haley (@Nikki Haley) 1682087660

On Sunday, Haley tweeted a photo of her family and wrote, "We had the sweetest weekend celebrating Rena and Josh. Thankful for our sweet family and friends who joined us in supporting and celebrating them. Rena and Josh, we could not be more proud of both of you!"

\u201cWe had the sweetest weekend celebrating Rena and Josh. Thankful for our sweet family and friends who joined us in supporting and celebrating them. Rena and Josh, we could not be more proud of both of you!\u00a0\n#AndThenThereWere5\u2764\ufe0f\n#JourneyToJackson2023\u201d
— Nikki Haley (@Nikki Haley) 1681677935

Haley, who previously served as U.S. ambassador to the United Nations during a portion of President Donald Trump's White House tenure, is one of the GOP candidates currently vying for the Republican presidential nomination. She also previously served as governor of South Carolina.

The Republican primary field includes Trump, Haley, Vivek Ramaswamy, Asa Hutchinson, and Larry Elder — political watchers widely expect Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis to jump in to the race eventually as well. Sen. Tim Scott of South Carolina has announced a presidential exploratory committee.

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Jason Whitlock blasts leftist radicals and 'alphabet mafia' in wake of anti-Christian massacre and Trump indictment: 'They want a Marxist, godless, communist country.'



Celebrated journalist and BlazeTV's "Fearless" host Jason Whitlock appeared Thursday on "Tucker Carlson Tonight" to discuss the culminating efforts of the left, guerilla and establishment together, to rid America of its founding principles, its rule of law, and its Judeo-Christian values and to beat conservatives "into submission."

Whitlock indicated that this protracted attack on America, punctuated this week by a female transsexual's mass murder of Christians and the indictment of a Republican presidential candidate, has hardened his resolve and rendered him "hard-core MAGA."

In the wake of the Monday massacre of Christians by a militant transsexual, anti-gun radicals in the same city — Whitlock's Nashville — mobbed the state Capitol in hopes of undoing the democratic will of the people.

Whitlock, already perturbed by what was happening inside the Tennessee General Assembly, told Carlson he returned home Thursday to learn that former President Donald Trump had been indicted on charges boosted by a George Soros-enabled Democratic district attorney.

TheBlaze previously reported that a grand jury in Manhattan indicted Trump on Thursday afternoon. This is the first time a former U.S. president has faced criminal charges.

"I do think all of this is tied together," Whitlock told Carlson, intimating that there there appears to be a concerted effort by the left to agitate and expose rightists to statist force.

Whitlock suggested that the agitators compose "a godless element in this country that doesn't care about fairness. They don't care about the will of the people. They care about power and control. ... They think they're God ... and they can make up the rules. They can decide what fairness is. They don't have a biblical worldview."

These suggestions resonated with Carlson's remarks earlier in their week, when he said, "Transgenderists hate Christians above all, not because Christians are a physical threat — the third-graders were not a physical threat — but because Christians refused to join every other liar in our society and proclaim that transgenderists are gods with the power to change nature itself."

"For that refusal, that unwillingness to bow down and worship a false idol, in this case of transgenderism, they were murdered," added Carlson.

\u201cTucker Carlson says the "transgender lobby" is pressuring authorities to hide the Nashville shooter's manifesto. \n\nHe claims trans people "hate Christians above all ...because Christians refused to join every other liar in our society and proclaim the transgenderists are Gods."\u201d
— nikki mccann ram\u00edrez (@nikki mccann ram\u00edrez) 1680134989

In response to Carlson's insinuation that the left is behaving as though dead set on seeing the current system fail, Whitlock said, "They don't like our Judeo-Christian founding. That's why they don't like the Founding Fathers. That's why they want to overthrow the Constitution that is laced with biblical values and biblical principles. They want a Marxist, godless, communist country — plain and simple, clear as day — with the alphabet mafia, this LGBTQ alphabet mafia, in control."

Saul Alinsky, the 20th-century political theorist who had a profound impact on the American left, including former President Barack Obama and failed presidential candidate Hillary Clinton, appears to have insisted upon the efficacy of agitation and disenchantment as tactics by which to bring about revolution.

Alinsky noted in "Rules for Radicals" that "it is most important for those of us who want revolutionary change to understand that revolution must be preceded by reformation."

"Men don’t like to step abruptly out of the security of familiar experience; they need a bridge to cross from their own experience to a new way," added Alinsky. "A revolutionary organizer must shake up the prevailing patterns of their lives — agitate, create disenchantment and discontent with the current values, to produce, if not a passion for change, at least a passive, affirmative, non-challenging climate."

Whitlock noted that among the "godless people" who have taken and continue to amass control in the United States are those now agitating; those who "feel like taking down Donald Trump and beating everyone else into submission and just making them give up."

"If they have their way, we're all catching hell, except for the elites."

The "Fearless" host noted that he was previously only marginally supportive of Trump; however, the former president's indictment made him "MAGA."
"I've never voted," Whitlock conceded, adding, "I'm not saying that with pride. I'm hard-core MAGA tonight. I will be voting."
Whitlock did not expressly state he would vote for Trump, but made clear he would work to ensure that he won't "sit by and just let it happen without raising my voice and without being willing to sacrifice whatever so that kids don't live in a communist, Marxist society."
\u201c.@WhitlockJason does NOT hold back on Trump's indictment during his appearance on Tucker Carlson:\n\n"They don\u2019t like the founding fathers. That\u2019s why they want to overthrow the Constitution. They want a marxist, godless, communist country."\u201d
— TheBlaze (@TheBlaze) 1680223628

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Don Lemon tweets apology, returns to CNN without addressing 'prime' comments on air



CNN's Don Lemon, who has faced criticism for comments he made on air last week, issued an apology on Wednesday but did not discuss the matter when he returned to the air, according to reports.

"I appreciate the opportunity to be back on @CNNThisMorning today. To my network, my colleagues and our incredible audience — I'm sorry. I've heard you, I'm learning from you, and I'm committed to doing better. See you soon," he tweeted on Wednesday before going back on CNN for the first day since making widely-panned comments last week.

\u201cI appreciate the opportunity to be back on @CNNThisMorning today. To my network, my colleagues and our incredible audience \u2014 I\u2019m sorry. I\u2019ve heard you, I\u2019m learning from you, and I\u2019m committed to doing better.\nSee you soon.\u201d
— Don Lemon (@Don Lemon) 1677062137

Republican presidential candidate Nikki Haley, who is 51, has called for requiring "mental competency tests for politicians over 75 years old."

Lemon said last week that Haley is not in her "prime." He also suggested that Googling when women are in their prime would yield results indicating that this occurs when women are in their 20s, 30s, and 40s, though he said that he was not saying he agreed with that idea.

"The reference I made to a woman's 'prime' this morning was inartful and irrelevant, as colleagues and loved ones have pointed out, and I regret it. A woman's age doesn't define her either personally or professionally. I have countless women in my life who prove that every day," Lemon tweeted last week after making the comments.

"To be clear, I am NOT calling for competency tests for Sexist middle-aged CNN anchors; only for people who make our laws and are 75+," Haley responded.

Haley's campaign has started selling koozies that read "PAST MY PRIME?" and "HOLD MY BEER."

CNN reported that CNN Worldwide chairman and CEO Chris Licht had informed employees that Lemon had "agreed to participate in formal training."

\u201cFor all of you who took issue with the haters saying that we are past our prime... this one\u2019s for you. \n\nWe\u2019ve got this. \ud83d\udc4a\ud83c\udffd\ud83c\uddfa\ud83c\uddf8\n\nOrder yours today: https://t.co/iGXhvfdzom\u201d
— Nikki Haley (@Nikki Haley) 1676999644

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'Hey ladies': Patricia Heaton responds to Don Lemon's comments about when women are in their 'prime'



In response to remarks CNN's Don Lemon made about when women are in their "prime," actress Patricia Heaton took to social media and listed many of her own accomplishments, urging other women to do the same.

Former U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations Nikki Haley, who has mounted a presidential bid, called for "mandatory mental competency tests for politicians over 75 years old." Haley is 51.

Lemon said that he is "uncomfortable" focusing on the issue of age and he said that Haley is not in her prime. The media figure claimed that a Google search about when women are in their prime would yield results indicating that women in their 20s, 30s, and 40s are in their prime, though he added that he was not saying that he agreed with that notion.

\u201cDon Lemon: "Nikki Haley isn\u2019t in her prime. Sorry, when a woman is considered to be in her prime in her 20s, and 30s, and maybe 40s\u2026"\n\nPoppy Harlow: "Are you talking about prime for like child bearing?"\n\n"Don\u2019t shoot the messenger! I\u2019m just saying what the facts are! Google it!"\u201d
— Townhall.com (@Townhall.com) 1676559460

Lemon later issued a tweet expressing regret over his comments. "The reference I made to a woman’s 'prime' this morning was inartful and irrelevant, as colleagues and loved ones have pointed out, and I regret it. A woman's age doesn't define her either personally or professionally. I have countless women in my life who prove that every day," he wrote.

Haley responded, "To be clear, I am NOT calling for competency tests for Sexist middle-aged CNN anchors; only for people who make our laws and are 75+."

\u201cTo be clear, I am NOT calling for competency tests for Sexist middle-aged CNN anchors; only for people who make our laws and are 75+.\u201d
— Nikki Haley (@Nikki Haley) 1676578929

Heaton, who is 64, urged women to share what they have accomplished over the age of 50 and shared a list featuring some of her own achievements.

"Hey Ladies - @donlemon thinks women over 50 are past their prime! Let's start #primetime and list some of the things we've accomplished in these glorious later years. I'll start:- Produced the comedy feature Unexpected (available on iTunes/AmazinPrime) #primetime," Heaton tweeted.

"Wrote and published the book Your Second Act: Inspiring Stories of Reinvention (Simon and Schuster)," she noted in another tweet. "Produced and starred in the sitcom Carol's Second Act for CBS," she added. "Starred in the @ABCNetwork hit show @TheMiddle_TV," she said in another post. Heaton also listed other accomplishments in the thread.

\u201cWrote and published the book Your Second Act: Inspiring Stories of Reinvention (Simon and Schuster) #primetime\u201d
— Patricia Heaton (@Patricia Heaton) 1676655936

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Nikki Haley fires back at racial attack from 'The View' co-host Sunny Hostin: 'It's racist of you to judge my name'



"The View" co-host Sunny Hostin racially disparaged Republican Nikki Haley on Tuesday, suggesting Haley intentionally hides her Indian heritage.

Wait, what?

While speaking about potential 2024 presidential candidates, co-host Alyssa Farah Griffin said she wants to see "new blood" in the Republican Party.

When pressed on which Republicans are both conservative enough to secure the Republican nomination, but moderate enough to compete in a general election, Griffin suggested Haley as one such individual.

"Nikki Haley, the chameleon," Hostin interrupted.

"I think Nikki Haley was incredibly effective as the governor of South Carolina," Griffin responded.

"What is her real name, again," Hostin followed up.

"A lot of people don't go by their actual name," Griffin noted. "I don't want to mispronounce it — it's Indian."

"I think if she leaned into being someone of color, this would be different," Hostin shot back, suggesting Haley runs from her ethnic heritage.

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Later, Griffin defended Haley — whose legal name is Nimrata Nikki Haley — by correctly noting that Haley has gone by "Nikki" since her childhood.

"Nikki Haley has gone by 'Nikki' since she was a child — it's documented," Griffin pointed out. "I wouldn't be shocked that as an Indian woman growing up in South Carolina at that time, she actually did it to avoid prejudice."

But Hostin only doubled down.

"There's some of us that can be chameleons and decide not to embrace our ethnicity so that we can pass, so that we don't have to worry —" Hostin said before co-host Sara Haines interjected.

Haines, in fact, exposed the hypocrisy of Hostin's criticism, pointing out that Hostin also doesn't use her legal first name: Asunción.

Cornered by this inconvenient fact, Hostin then excused herself from exactly what she criticized Haley for by claiming most Americans cannot correctly pronounce her Hispanic name.

"Most Americans can't pronounce 'Asunción' because of the under-education in our country," Hostin claimed.

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How did Haley respond?

The former United Nations ambassador called Hostin "racist" for her disparaging comments — and highlighted the double standard Hostin employed.

"Thanks for your concern @Sunny. It's racist of you to judge my name. Nikki is an Indian name and is on my birth certificate—and I'm proud of that," Haley said. "What's sad is the left's hypocrisy towards conservative minorities.

"By the way, last I checked Sunny isn't your birth name…" she pointed out.

\u201cThanks for your concern @Sunny. It's racist of you to judge my name. \n\nNikki is an Indian name and is on my birth certificate\u2014and I'm proud of that. \n\nWhat's sad is the left's hypocrisy towards conservative minorities. \n\nBy the way, last I checked Sunny isn't your birth name\u2026\u201d
— Nikki Haley (@Nikki Haley) 1663694086