Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis came to Wednesday’s GOP debate with a story to tell about “a lady in Florida named Penny” who “survived multiple abortion attempts.” “She was left discarded in a pan,” DeSantis said. “Fortunately, her grandmother saved her and brought her to a different hospital.” To DeSantis, the …
Read More »Nikki Haley Channels Inner Trump — Suggests Secret Service Cocaine Cover-Up
Former South Carolina Governor Nikki Haley made an appearance at the Family Leadership Summit — a parade of Republican 2024 hopefuls — in Iowa on Friday, where she channeled the most notable no-show, Donald Trump. Haley sat down for a discussion with former Fox News host Tucker Carlson, during which …
Read More »One Thing GOP Presidential Candidates Agree On: Marginalized Americans Should Suffer
The Supreme Court ended its latest term in devastating fashion, ruling that businesses can discriminate against gay Americans before striking down President Biden’s plan for relieve student debt relief for an estimated 43 million Americans. The rulings came a day after the conservative court deemed race-base affirmative action in college …
Read More »Nikki Haley Dips Toe Into Criticizing Trump Over Indictment
Given Nikki Haley’s abysmal polling numbers and lackluster fundraising, it’s high time the 2024 Republican presidential candidate switched up her messaging strategy, and Donald Trump’s indictment by the Justice Department is looking like too good of an opportunity for the former South Carolina governor to pass up. On Monday, Haley …
Read More »Nikki Haley Wants To Ban Foreign Lobbying (Except When She's Campaigning)
During an April town hall in Iowa, 2024 Republican presidential candidate Nikki Haley declared her intent to “outlaw all foreign lobbying whatsoever.” “Ban all foreign lobbying,” she wrote on Twitter shortly after. But behind the scenes, Haley had given herself a hall pass when it comes to accepting campaign donations …
Read More »Nikki Haley on Trump's Sexual Battery Verdict: 'I Was Not on the Jury'
When asked if a New York jury finding Donald Trump liable for sexual battery and defamation undermines the Republican Party, GOP presidential candidate Nikki Haley on Sunday made sure to note that Trump has appealed the verdict, and that altogether, “the American people need to make a decision based on …
Read More »Trump's 2024 Rivals Won't Even Criticize Him for Sexual Assault Ruling
Donald Trump has managed to cow his Republican 2024 opponents into defending him at every turn — even when he’s been found liable for sexual battery. A New York jury ruled on Tuesday that Trump must pay $5 million in civil damages to author E. Jean Carroll, who alleged the …
Read More »Nikki Haley Says Focusing on Gun Control Is a 'Lazy' Approach to Gun Violence
Republicans have responded to Monday’s shooting at the Covenant School in Nashville the same way they respond to most mass shootings: offering thoughts, prayers, and whatever linguistic gymnastics necessary to avoid taking action to address the epidemic of child slaughter. Sen. John Thune (R-S.D.) said it was “premature” to consider …
Read More »Trump One-Ups Nikki Haley's Only Campaign Plank
Donald Trump is calling for all presidential candidates to take mental competency and physical health tests to demonstrate their fitness for office. “ANYBODY running for the Office of President of the United States should agree to take a full & complete Mental Competency Test simultaneously (or before!) with the announcement …
Read More »Don Lemon Returning to CNN, Will Undergo 'Formal Training' Following Sexist Comments About Nikki Haley
CNN anchor Don Lemon will return to the network on Wednesday after making sexist comments about Republican presidential hopeful Nikki Haley and the years women are “considered to be in their prime” during a broadcast last week. As CNN itself reported, the network’s CEO, Chris Licht, announced Lemon’s return in …
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