{"id":2135380,"date":"2023-12-28T15:11:02","date_gmt":"2023-12-28T20:11:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/desantis-capitalizes-on-haley-civil-war-misstep-ahead-of-iowa-caucuses\/"},"modified":"2023-12-28T15:13:56","modified_gmt":"2023-12-28T20:13:56","slug":"desantis-capitalizes-on-haley-civil-war-misstep-ahead-of-iowa-caucuses","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/desantis-capitalizes-on-haley-civil-war-misstep-ahead-of-iowa-caucuses\/","title":{"rendered":"DeSantis seizes opportunity from Haley&#8217;s civil war misstep before Iowa caucuses"},"content":{"rendered":"<aside class=\"mashsb-container mashsb-main mashsb-stretched\"><div class=\"mashsb-box\"><div class=\"mashsb-count mash-medium\" style=\"&quot;\"><div class=\"counts mashsbcount\">22<\/div><span class=\"mashsb-sharetext\">SHARES<\/span><\/div><div class=\"mashsb-buttons\"><a class=\"mashicon-facebook mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.conservativenewsdaily.net%2Fbreaking-news%2Fdesantis-capitalizes-on-haley-civil-war-misstep-ahead-of-iowa-caucuses%2F\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Facebook<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-twitter mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?text=&amp;url=https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/?p=2135380&amp;via=ConservNewsDly\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Twitter<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-subscribe mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"#\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Subscribe<\/span><\/a><div class=\"onoffswitch2 mash-medium mashsb-noshadow\" style=\"display:none\"><\/div><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                <div style=\"clear:both\"><\/div><\/aside>\n            <!-- Share buttons by mashshare.net - Version: 4.0.47--><h2>Gov.\u2064 Ron DeSantis Takes Aim at Nikki Haley Over Civil War \u2064Comments<\/h2>\n<p>Gov. Ron DeSantis (R-FL) is seizing on \u2063fellow 2024 Republican rival Nikki Haley after she did not \u2064say the Civil War was caused by slavery\u200d during a town hall event in New Hampshire.<\/p>\n<p>DeSantis&#8217;s campaign has repeatedly slammed\u200c Haley \u200cover the comments, claiming she isn&#8217;t\u200d &#8220;ready for\u200b primetime.&#8221;\u200c The remark comes amid Haley&#8217;s recent rise in\u200d the primary campaign, which could now be threatened by her gaffe. This \u2063is the latest dust-up between the two candidates who have bitterly battled for second\u200b place in the primary behind former President Donald Trump.<\/p>\n<h3>Nikki \u200dHaley&#8217;s Civil War Flap Sparks Controversy<\/h3>\n<blockquote><p>&#8220;I noticed that Nikki Haley\u2064 has had some problems with some basic American history. She was asked a very \u200csimple question and responded with just really <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/meghan-mccain-calls-trevor-noah-another-bootlicking-comedian-whos-too-scared-to-be-funny\/\" title=\"Meghan McCain Calls Trevor Noah Another \u2018Bootlicking Comedian\u2019 Who\u2019s \u2018Too Scared To Be Funny\u2019\">incomprehensible word salad<\/a> about this and that,&#8221; DeSantis said\u2064 Thursday. &#8220;I just think that this shows, this \u200dis not a \u2064candidate that&#8217;s ready for prime time. She&#8217;s gotten a pretty\u200d free ride from a lot of the corporate press. \u200dThe \u2062minute that \u2062she faces any type of \u2062scrutiny she tends\u200c to cave.&#8221;<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p>Then, to\u2062 twist the proverbial \u200bknife into \u200bHaley further, DeSantis explained his\u200d own beliefs on the \u200bCivil War. &#8220;Not that difficult to identify\u2064 and acknowledge the role slavery\u2064 played in the Civil War,&#8221; he continued. &#8220;And yet that seemed to\u2063 be something that was really difficult. I \u2062don&#8217;t \u2064even know what she was saying.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>He also reportedly said at\u2063 a different campaign event in Iowa that\u200d the Republican Party was &#8220;founded to put \u2062a stop to the \u200cgrowth of slavery in\u200b this country,&#8221; which the GOP should be proud of.<\/p>\n<p>Although Haley has \u2062since said that the\u200b war was caused \u200cby slavery, \u2062she\u200b originally \u200bclaimed that it \u2063was due to\u2064 &#8220;how \u2064government \u2062was\u200c going to run. The freedoms and what\u200b people couldn&#8217;t\u2064 do&#8221; during a New Hampshire town hall on Wednesday when questioned\u2064 by an audience member. She also claimed later on that the question\u2063 was planted by Democrats to \u2062trip her up because President Joe Biden wants \u200cto\u200b run against Trump in next year&#8217;s presidential elections.<\/p>\n<p>The Florida governor&#8217;s <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/activists-push-new-initiative-to-clear-homeless-encampments-in-seattle\/\" title=\"Activists push new initiative to clear homeless encampments in Seattle\">rapid response team<\/a> was quick to slam Haley over the\u2064 remarks that very night. His rapid response team responded to Haley&#8217;s comments \u2064with \u200ba simple &#8220;Yikes&#8221; on social media followed by several posts attacking her.<\/p>\n<p>Andrew Romeo, DeSantis&#8217;s campaign spokesman,\u2062 excoriated Haley on X, the platform \u2063formerly known as Twitter, Thursday morning. \u2064&#8221;Embarrassing\u2063 cleanup attempt,&#8221; he posted. &#8220;Even if \u200cthat is true &#8230; If she \u200ccan\u2019t handle a question as basic as\u2062 the cause of the\u2063 Civil War, what does she think is going to happen to her in a\u2064 general election. The Democrats \u200bwould eat her lunch.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>The \u200ccontroversy surrounding Haley\u2063 is a welcome\u2062 respite for the DeSantis campaign, which\u200c has faced scrutiny over its viability before the crucial Jan. 15 Iowa\u200c caucuses, which he has staked his\u200c 2024\u200b bid on. Trump continues to dominate \u200chis GOP rivals in\u2063 national polls. A ReaClearPolitics\u200d poll average shows the former president \u2063at 62.5%, DeSantis at 11.3%, less \u200cthan 1 percentage point above Haley\u2064 at 11%.<\/p>\n<p>Within the last month, six executives have left Never Back Down, the super PAC that has acted as a de facto campaign for DeSantis, further distracting from \u2064his \u2064bid to win over Iowans before they decide on\u2064 who they want as the GOP nominee.\u2063 Meanwhile, \u2064Haley is nipping at DeSantis&#8217;s heels for second place and, until this \u200cweek, had generally received better media coverage than he\u2062 has.<\/p>\n<p>Yet, DeSantis and Haley are \u2062set to face off on the debate stage on Jan. 10, likely the\u200d last time before the Iowa caucuses. If this week is any indication, the Florida governor is likely to \u2063throw the Civil War controversy in Haley&#8217;s \u2064face one more time in\u200d a bid to improve his status.<\/p>\n<p>The Washington Examiner reached \u2063out to Haley&#8217;s campaign \u200cfor comment.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/\">CLICK \u200dHERE TO READ MORE FROM THE \u2064WASHINGTON EXAMINER<\/a><\/p>\n<p> <\/p>\n<h2> How does DeSantis&#8217;s response to Haley&#8217;s comments demonstrate the\u2063 qualities necessary\u200d for a potential \u200dpresidential candidate, such as a firm understanding of history and a willingness to confront difficult \u200ctruths<\/h2>\n<p><span>  Ainst her in 2024.<\/p>\n<p>The\u200d controversy surrounding Haley&#8217;s comments has not only ignited a \u200cfeud between the two\u2064 potential presidential candidates but has also sparked a broader debate\u2062 about the understanding of American history among political figures. The Civil War, a defining moment in American history, was unequivocally caused\u2064 by the\u2062 institution of slavery. Its origins and consequences are well-documented, and any attempt to downplay or distort this fact is concerning.<\/p>\n<p>DeSantis&#8217;s criticism of Haley&#8217;s remarks is warranted and highlights the importance of\u2062 a comprehensive understanding of history,\u2063 particularly for those who aspire to \u2064hold public\u2063 office. It is essential for leaders to demonstrate a grasp of the complexities and\u200b nuances of historical events,\u200b as it shapes their worldview and the policies they advocate for.<\/p>\n<p>By minimizing the role of slavery in the \u2064Civil War, Haley \u2064not only misrepresents historical facts \u200bbut\u2064 also dismisses \u200bthe experiences of millions of enslaved individuals who suffered unimaginable hardships. It is irresponsible and disrespectful to ignore the \u200ccentral role\u2062 played by slavery\u2063 in this dark chapter of American history.<\/p>\n<p>Furthermore, Haley&#8217;s claim that the question was planted by Democrats to trip her up is a diversionary tactic that deflects from \u200dthe core issue at hand. Rather than addressing her mischaracterization of the \u200cCivil War,\u200d she attempts to portray herself as a victim of political manipulation. Such tactics \u2062undermine the public&#8217;s trust in political leaders and detract from <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/republican-debate-trumps-challengers-build-a-wall-of-sound-then-struggle-to-break-through\/\" title=\"Republican debate: Trump's rivals create a wall of noise, but struggle to make an impact.\">substantive policy discussions<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>DeSantis&#8217;s \u200bresponse, on the other hand,\u2063 demonstrates\u2063 a firm understanding of history and a \u2063willingness to confront difficult\u2064 truths. By acknowledging the undeniable link between slavery and the Civil War, he showcases a \u200dcommitment to recognizing \u200band learning from the mistakes of\u2063 the past. This is a crucial quality in a potential presidential candidate, as it reflects an ability to make informed decisions and navigate complex challenges.<\/p>\n<p>As the 2024 \u2062Republican primary heats up, it is important for voters to\u200b evaluate the candidates&#8217; knowledge, integrity, and leadership abilities. The \u2063controversy surrounding \u200dNikki Haley&#8217;s comments on the Civil War raises valid concerns about her readiness for the national stage. History should not be forgotten or distorted for political expediency. Rather, it should serve as a guide and a cautionary tale to\u200d help shape a more just\u2062 and equitable\u2064 future.<\/p>\n<p>Ultimately, it is incumbent upon political leaders to accurately represent historical events and embrace their significance. Only by doing so can we learn from our past and strive for a better future.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Gov. Ron DeSantis (R-FL) criticizes rival Nikki Haley for not acknowledging slavery as the cause of the Civil War. DeSantis&#8217;s campaign has consistently criticized Haley, stating she is not prepared for the national stage. 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