Arr, GOP mateys don't give a fig 'bout Nikki Haley's Civil War blunder: ‘tis just a load o' bilge!
2023-12-29
Arrr, me hearties! Methinks Nikki Haley be walkin' the plank aft bein' caught in a tempestuous squall o' words 'bout the Civil War. But fear not, says the landlubbin' voters, for this mishap shan't be tamperin' with their electoral compass! Yo ho ho!
GOP presidential contender Nikki Haley made a gaffe regarding the cause of the Civil War, but voters are not letting it sway their vote. During a campaign stop in New Hampshire, Haley was asked about the cause of the Civil War, to which she responded that it was about government control and freedoms. This drew criticism for leaving out slavery from her answer. Haley later clarified that she believes slavery sparked the war, but the "bigger issue" was the role of government in people's lives. While media pundits, fellow GOP contenders, and Democratic foes criticized Haley for her misstep, voters seemed less bothered. Many voters expressed that they already knew the Civil War was about slavery and were tired of hearing about these divisive issues. Some even speculated that the question may have been from an opposition plant. Voters in Iowa, where the primary caucus will be held next month, also seemed unfazed by Haley's comments. Several undecided voters either hadn't heard about her remarks or were not bothered by them. Republican Governor Chris Sununu of New Hampshire praised Haley's clarification and said that the Civil War is indeed about slavery. Overall, voters appear to be more focused on other issues that they believe will help or destroy the country. Despite the criticism, Haley's gaffe does not seem to have significantly impacted her standing with voters.