Post Show: Nikki Haley Wins the Debate
MILWAUKEE, WI — The post-debate analysis is in: Nikki Haley won the night with her toughness and principled command of the issues. Here’s what people are saying:
Print
Washington Examiner: Republican debate: Nikki Haley wins and it’s not particularly close
Politico Magazine: You want some instant analysis? Okay: Nikki Haley is an effective debater.
Washington Examiner: Republican debate: Nikki Haley blasts Ramaswamy for ‘choosing a murderer’ in Putin
The Hill: Haley to Ramaswamy: ‘You have no foreign policy experience and it shows’
Fox News: Nikki Haley comes out swinging at other GOP candidates for approving big spending
Daily Wire: Nikki Haley Unloads On Vivek Ramaswamy Over Foreign Policy
The State: SC’s Haley takes fiery swings at first GOP debate as Scott flies under the radar
The Blaze: Nikki Haley and Vivek Ramaswamy battle it out at GOP debate: ‘You have no foreign policy experience, and it shows!’
Times of Israel: Haley lashes Ramaswamy over call to cut Israel aid at Republican presidential debate
The Hill: Haley to Ramaswamy: ‘You have no foreign policy experience and it shows’
MarketWatch: Republican presidential debate: Haley impresses, as Pence, Ramaswamy also score points
Newsweek: Winner: Nikki Haley. Former South Carolina Governor and United States Ambassador Nikki Haley secured social media praise for her debate performance, including many who sided with her during a discussion on how the party should tackle abortion, which has become a complicated issue for Republicans in recent years… Beyond abortion, Haley went head-to-head with her opponents on Ukraine, calling for “moral clarity” on the issue while slamming entrepreneur Vivek Ramaswamy’s stance on Ukraine aid.
Washington Examiner: Republican debate: Nikki Haley wins and it’s not particularly close
Fox News: Nikki Haley pledges to create a ‘strong and proud’ America
Social
Chris Cillizza: The good: Nikki Haley The bad: DeSantis, Tim Scott The biggest story (for good and bad): Ramaswamy
Kayleigh McEnany: @NikkiHaley is a strong voice on foreign policy. Today, I told my 3-year-old daughter about the #GOPDebate, and she said “I want the only girl on the stage to win.” Nikki is an inspiring woman & it’s great to have her on this stage.
Kelly Dittmar, Associated Press: Haley’s national security and education answers will play well with the base, and her overall poise and preparation showed.
Megyn Kelly: Woah! Haley!
Reaganite: She articulated a strong vision for 🇺🇸 global DOMINANCE. She articulated conservative positions on abortion, social issues in ways that resonate with moderates. She proved she’s the ONLY one who can beat Joe Biden & make America great again
Patricia Murphy, Atlanta Journal-Constitution: Winners: Haley & Pence Losers: DeSantis & Ramaswamy Honorable mention: Doug Burgam’s Achilles heel & Brian Kemp’s deer sticks
Alex Roarty, McClatchy: Haley trying to carve out a lane as the lone female candidate and might have made significant progress tonight
Megyn Kelly: Haley: biological boys do not belong in girls’ locker rooms. SO SIMPLE, SO TRUE
Andrew Clark: Nikki Haley standing up to Vivek persuasively on Ukraine and foreign policy. The others just wax on. #GOPDebate Her time as UN Ambassador standing up to the UN bullies shows.
Cesar Conda: Just imagine what Nikki Haley would do to demented Joe Biden on the debate stage. She is tough, smart, and compelling. Biden’s handlers would throw in the towel.