{"id":2145064,"date":"2024-01-09T23:45:02","date_gmt":"2024-01-10T04:45:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/desantis-digs-at-haley-for-not-answering-voter-questions-before-their-iowa-debate\/"},"modified":"2024-01-09T23:51:26","modified_gmt":"2024-01-10T04:51:26","slug":"desantis-digs-at-haley-for-not-answering-voter-questions-before-their-iowa-debate","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/desantis-digs-at-haley-for-not-answering-voter-questions-before-their-iowa-debate\/","title":{"rendered":"DeSantis criticizes Haley for evading voter queries pre-Iowa debate"},"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%2Fdesantis-digs-at-haley-for-not-answering-voter-questions-before-their-iowa-debate%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=2145064&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>DeSantis Takes Aim\u2062 at Haley&#8217;s Campaign Strategy<\/h2>\n<p>WEST \u200cDES\u2062 MOINES, Iowa\u2064 \u2014 Governor Ron \u2062DeSantis\u2062 (R-FL) didn&#8217;t hold back in his\u2063 criticism of former U.N. Ambassador Nikki Haley&#8217;s campaign tactics ahead of the 2024\u2062 Republican primary. With the first nominating contest just days\u200b away, DeSantis\u200b called\u2064 out Haley for avoiding \u200cquestions\u200d at her campaign events.<\/p>\n<p>DeSantis, who is\u2064 set to debate\u2062 Haley one-on-one for \u2062the first time on Wednesday, accused her of struggling to \u2062handle\u200b the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/march-for-life-charts-course-for-biden-administration\/\" title=\"March for Life Charts Course for Biden Administration\">increased media attention<\/a>. &#8220;She \u200dhad a period where\u2062 the media was\u2063 praising her,&#8221; DeSantis\u2063 told reporters. &#8220;But now that she&#8217;s facing scrutiny,\u200b it\u2063 seems like every time \u200dshe <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/biden-caught-lying-about-buy-american-plagiarizing-president-trump\/\" title=\"Biden caught lying about \u2018Buy American\u2019, plagiarizing President Trump\">answers questions<\/a>, she \u2064ends up putting her foot in her mouth.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>Drawing a \u200dcomparison to Hillary\u2062 Clinton&#8217;s failed presidential\u200d bid in 2016, DeSantis argued that \u200buntested primary \u200ccandidates often struggle in \u2063general elections. He believes that if Haley were to face a \u2063Democrat, the odds would be stacked against \u2064her. &#8220;Republican voters know that,&#8221; he\u2062 stated. &#8220;She just\u2063 can&#8217;t\u200c handle the scrutiny and defend her record. That&#8217;s why \u200bshe \u2064rarely answers\u200c questions. I guess she&#8217;s \u200dnot even answering voters&#8217; questions anymore.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>Haley \u200dhas recently changed her\u2064 campaign event\u2062 format, making it difficult for the\u200b audience to ask questions. However, the Washington Examiner attended a \u2064breakfast \u2064event\u2062 where she did take questions from\u2063 the audience.<\/p>\n<p>This attack serves as a preview of the upcoming debate,\u2064 which is \u2062expected \u2062to\u200d become personal. DeSantis \u2062repeated his criticism that Haley lacks &#8220;core convictions&#8221;\u200d and\u200d operates \u200cin &#8220;pale pastels&#8221; instead of &#8220;bold colors.&#8221; He also undermined her electoral record in South \u2062Carolina.<\/p>\n<p>DeSantis, eagerly anticipating the head-to-head showdown with Haley, is determined to \u200bwin over\u2062 Republicans who are not \u2063die-hard\u2063 Trump supporters. \u200dAs Haley gains\u2063 ground and\u2064 closes in on second place,\u200c DeSantis \u2064aims to persuade these voters to\u2064 caucus for him next week.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;I \u200bknow the \u2062information flow won&#8217;t\u200c be\u200d served up\u2062 by a media trying to paint me\u200b in a\u200b positive light,&#8221; DeSantis \u200dacknowledged. &#8220;So I have to take advantage of opportunities like grassroots events, debates, and advertising to get the job done. And that&#8217;s exactly what we&#8217;re going to do.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p><strong>Click <a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/\">here<\/a> to read more from the Washington Examiner.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p> <\/p>\n<h2> What impact\u200d does Haley&#8217;s \u200bevasiveness\u2064 and lack \u200bof concrete \u200bpolicy proposals have on her chances of securing the Republican \u200cnomination<\/h2>\n<p><span>  Ed\u200c Haley of being evasive\u2063 and unwilling to\u2062 engage\u200d with voters. &#8220;It&#8217;s concerning \u200cthat someone running for the highest office in the land \u2064would \u2062dodge questions from\u2063 the very people they\u200c hope to represent,&#8221;\u2062 DeSantis said during a campaign rally\u2064 in \u200bWest\u200d Des Moines.<\/p>\n<p>Throughout her campaign, Haley has been criticized for \u2062sticking to scripted speeches and avoiding impromptu interactions with voters. While this strategy may have worked for her in the past, DeSantis\u2062 believes that it is no longer \u200beffective in today&#8217;s political climate.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;In this day \u2063and age, voters \u2062want authenticity. They want leaders \u200bwho are willing to listen to their concerns and address their questions head-on,&#8221; DeSantis said. &#8220;Haley&#8217;s unwillingness to engage with \u2063voters sends a \u200bmessage that she is more interested \u2062in maintaining a polished image than connecting with the American people.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>DeSantis, on the other hand, \u200bhas\u200d embraced a more grassroots approach to his\u200b campaign, often hosting town hall meetings and taking\u200d questions directly from voters. This strategy has\u2064 allowed him to connect with\u200c voters\u2064 on\u2062 a personal level and demonstrate his genuine interest in their concerns.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;I believe in the power of face-to-face conversations. It&#8217;s important to me to\u200b hear directly from the people \u200bI hope to represent,&#8221;\u200d DeSantis \u200cstated.\u2062 &#8220;I \u200cwant voters to know that their voices matter and that\u200d I am here to listen.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>This stark contrast in campaign strategies raises questions about the leadership styles\u2064 of both\u200b candidates. While Haley&#8217;s scripted speeches may seem polished and well-rehearsed,\u2062 some voters may view her approach as calculated \u2064and impersonal. \u200cDeSantis, on the other hand, comes across \u2064as\u200d more down-to-earth and relatable, putting a premium on direct\u200c engagement with voters.<\/p>\n<p>In \u200baddition to her evasiveness, critics \u2064have also accused Haley of lacking substance in her campaign platform. While she touts her \u2062experience as U.N. Ambassador\u200d and former Governor\u2064 of South\u200c Carolina, some argue that\u200c she has yet to offer concrete\u200d policy proposals and \u2062solutions to the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/5-things-gun-owners-need-to-know-about-bidens-new-gun-control-czar\/\" title=\"5 Things Gun Owners Need To Know About Biden\u2019s New Gun Control Czar\">pressing issues facing<\/a> the country.<\/p>\n<p>DeSantis,\u200b on the other hand, has been praised for his strong stance on issues such as\u2063 immigration,\u2062 law and order, and \u2064conservative \u2063values. His no-nonsense approach and willingness to take action resonates with many Republican voters who are looking for a leader who will stand up for their beliefs.<\/p>\n<p>With the first primary just days away, it remains to be seen how Haley&#8217;s <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/nc-dem-senate-challenger-votes-against-bipartisan-school-reopening-bill\/\" title=\"NC Dem Senate Challenger Votes Against Bipartisan School Reopening Bill\">campaign strategy<\/a> will impact her chances of securing\u200d the Republican nomination.\u200d While she may\u200b have name recognition and political\u2062 experience on\u200b her side, DeSantis&#8217;s\u2064 criticisms highlight potential vulnerabilities in her campaign\u2062 approach.<\/p>\n<p>As the primary race\u200b heats\u2062 up, voters will have the\u2063 opportunity to assess the leadership qualities and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/road-rage-incident-could-undermine-radical-prosecutors-promotion-to-u-s-attorney\/\" title=\"Road Rage Incident Could Undermine Radical Prosecutor\u2019s Promotion to U.S. Attorney\">policy positions<\/a> of both candidates. Will\u200b Haley&#8217;s polished image be enough to sway voters, or will DeSantis&#8217;s grassroots engagement\u2062 resonate\u2063 more\u200b strongly? Only time will tell.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Gov. Ron DeSantis (R-FL) poked fun at Nikki Haley for avoiding questions at campaign events. 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