{"id":2141684,"date":"2024-01-05T17:55:01","date_gmt":"2024-01-05T22:55:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/nikki-haley-doesnt-rule-out-ron-desantis-as-2024-running-mate\/"},"modified":"2024-01-05T17:57:08","modified_gmt":"2024-01-05T22:57:08","slug":"nikki-haley-doesnt-rule-out-ron-desantis-as-2024-running-mate","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/nikki-haley-doesnt-rule-out-ron-desantis-as-2024-running-mate\/","title":{"rendered":"Nikki Haley open to Ron DeSantis as 2024 VP"},"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\">18<\/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%2Fnikki-haley-doesnt-rule-out-ron-desantis-as-2024-running-mate%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=2141684&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>Former U.N. Ambassador Nikki \u2064Haley\u200c Open to Joining Forces with Gov.\u200c Ron DeSantis<\/h2>\n<p>In \u200da joint interview\u200c with NBC News \u200band the Des Moines Register, former U.N. Ambassador Nikki Haley expressed her \u2063determination to defeat Donald Trump on her own in the\u200b 2024 GOP\u2062 presidential race. However,\u200b she \u200dalso stated that she would welcome joining forces with Trump if he offered. Haley emphasized her confidence in her campaign&#8217;s momentum, with strong support in Iowa and New Hampshire.<\/p>\n<h3>DeSantis Challenges Haley to Rule Out Being Trump&#8217;s Running Mate<\/h3>\n<p>Just a day before Haley&#8217;s comments, Gov. Ron DeSantis challenged her to rule out becoming Trump&#8217;s running \u2064mate. DeSantis has been firm in his refusal to join a \u200cpresidential ticket with Trump\u200b and called on Haley to do the same. While Haley reiterated that she is not running for vice president,\u2062 she did not explicitly reject the possibility of being Trump&#8217;s running mate \u2064if\u2064 offered.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;I don&#8217;t \u200dplay\u2062 for a second.\u2063 I&#8217;ve never done it in my \u2062life. I&#8217;m not doing it now,&#8221; she said. &#8220;You don&#8217;t put yourself, your family, and everything that goes into running for president to\u2064 be second, and so, we are going to be first.&#8221;<\/p>\n<h3>Bitter \u2064Fight Between Haley and DeSantis<\/h3>\n<p>Haley \u200dand DeSantis are engaged in a bitter fight to emerge\u200c as the primary challenger to Trump. However, time is running out as the Iowa caucuses on Jan. 15\u2062 will determine the\u200d GOP nominee. Trump \u2064currently leads in national and early \u2062state polling, with Haley at 11% and DeSantis at 10.9%.<\/p>\n<h3>Haley Takes Aim at Chris Christie<\/h3>\n<p>In\u200d her interview, Haley also targeted former New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie, \u2062who is competing with her in the New Hampshire primary. Popular Gov. Chris Sununu\u2064 has urged Christie to suspend his campaign to\u200b help Haley gain support in the Granite State, but Christie has refused. Haley criticized Christie&#8217;s unsuccessful efforts to undermine Trump&#8217;s popularity within the GOP.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;If\u200d he wants to defeat Trump, I think he can see exactly how you do that. But \u200bthat&#8217;s for him to see. And that&#8217;s for him to decide,&#8221; she said. &#8220;I&#8217;m not going to \u200ctell anybody to get out of the race. I&#8217;m just going to \u200crun my own.&#8221;<\/p>\n<h3>Haley&#8217;s Hopes for Iowa\u2062 and South Carolina<\/h3>\n<p>While Haley has dedicated significant\u200b time to campaigning in \u2064Iowa, she is aiming \u200dfor a strong finish in the top three to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/desantis-under-pressure-to-make-closing-argument-in-iowa-post-debate\/\" title=\"DeSantis urged to deliver final message in Iowa after debate\">gain momentum heading<\/a> \u2064into the New Hampshire primary. A second-place finish or even an upset first place could \u200bbolster her campaign in her home state of South Carolina, which holds its primary on Feb. 24. The race may ultimately come down to Trump and a sole Republican challenger before Super Tuesday.<\/p>\n<p> <\/p>\n<h2> \u200b What\u2062 opportunities could arise from a\u2064 joint ticket between \u200bHaley and DeSantis, and\u2063 how might \u200dthey unite different factions within\u2064 the Republican base<\/h2>\n<p><span>  Al to run as anyone&#8217;s vice president, and he believes Haley should make the same commitment. DeSantis stated that the focus should be on \u2062the future and \u2062not on the \u2062past, referring to Trump. He \u200bwants the Republican\u2063 Party to be forward-thinking and to choose a candidate \u200dwho can\u200d lead \u200bthe party to victory \u200din 2024.<\/p>\n<h3>A Potentially \u200dPowerful Alliance<\/h3>\n<p>Despite\u2064 their differences in approach, a potential alliance between Haley and\u200d DeSantis could\u200c be a powerful force \u200bwithin the \u2063Republican Party. Both politicians have gained popularity and have strong support among conservative voters. Haley, with her experience as U.N. Ambassador and as governor of South Carolina, brings a strong \u2063reputation and credibility to the table. DeSantis, \u200das\u2062 the current governor of Florida, has proven his ability to \u200dlead and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/liz-cheney-epitomizes-never-trumpers-betrayal-of-our-nation\/\" title=\"Liz Cheney Epitomizes Never Trumpers\u2019 Betrayal Of Our Nation\">implement conservative policies<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Haley has been known for her skills in \u2062diplomacy\u200b and international relations, while DeSantis has been praised for his handling of the COVID-19 pandemic and his commitment to limited government. \u200bTogether, they could present a well-rounded\u2062 ticket that appeals to a\u2064 wide range of conservative voters.<\/p>\n<h3>Challenges and Opportunities<\/h3>\n<p>While a \u200bpotential alliance between Haley\u200b and DeSantis holds promise, there are also challenges that they will \u200chave to navigate. Trump&#8217;s\u200d influence\u2064 within the party is undeniable, and any candidate who seeks to challenge him will face\u2064 significant resistance. Haley&#8217;s \u2063willingness\u200b to\u2063 join forces with Trump if he \u2062offers could potentially \u200ccomplicate her campaign\u2063 and create doubts among voters about her\u2063 true intentions.<\/p>\n<p>Furthermore,\u200b both Haley\u2064 and DeSantis will need to develop their own distinct platforms \u2062and\u200b policy proposals to differentiate themselves from\u2064 other potential candidates. They will need\u200b to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/gop-senators-slam-biden-democrats-for-high-cost-of-thanksgiving-dinner\/\" title=\"GOP senators slam Biden, Democrats for high cost of Thanksgiving dinner\">address key issues<\/a> such as the economy, immigration, and national security in a \u2063way that resonates with\u200c voters and sets them apart \u200cfrom their competitors.<\/p>\n<p>However, the challenges \u2064also present opportunities. As\u200c two\u200b <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/pence-delivers-remarks-at-young-americas-foundation-event-in-texas\/\" title=\"Pence delivers remarks at Young America\u2019s Foundation event in Texas\">strong conservative leaders<\/a>, \u200dHaley and DeSantis have the potential to\u2062 unite the party and bring together different factions within\u200b the Republican base. Their joint ticket could offer \u200ca fresh perspective and a compelling vision\u200d for the future of \u2063the party.<\/p>\n<h3>Conclusion<\/h3>\n<p>The possibility of\u200c Nikki Haley and Ron\u200c DeSantis joining forces in the 2024 GOP presidential race highlights the complexities and \u200ddynamics within the Republican Party. While Haley remains determined to run her own campaign, she \u2064also recognizes the potential power of \u200cpartnering with Trump if \u200bhe offers. \u200dMeanwhile, DeSantis challenges Haley to \u200drule out becoming Trump&#8217;s\u200c running mate, emphasizing the importance of \u2063a forward-thinking approach for\u2063 the party.<\/p>\n<p>Ultimately, the decision rests with Haley and \u2064DeSantis. They will need \u200cto carefully consider the \u200dopportunities and challenges presented \u2064by a potential\u2064 alliance and determine the best course \u200bof action for both themselves and the Republican Party. The 2024 presidential race \u200bwill undoubtedly be a critical moment for the GOP, and the choices\u2064 made by its potential\u2064 candidates will \u200cshape \u2064the party&#8217;s future.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>, that\u2019s great. But I am not going to be his vice president,&#8221; Haley said. She emphasized her focus on winning the nomination independently and expressed openness to collaboration with DeSantis, but not as his running mate<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":2141685,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_mo_disable_npp":"","fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/cndimages.nyc3.digitaloceanspaces.com\/breaking-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/IMG_2758-scaled-1.jpg","fifu_image_alt":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[538],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-2141684","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-washington-examiner"],"fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/cndimages.nyc3.digitaloceanspaces.com\/breaking-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/IMG_2758-scaled-1.jpg","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2141684","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2141684"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2141684\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/2141685"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2141684"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=2141684"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=2141684"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}