Nikki Haley, the former US ambassador to the United Nations and potential Republican presidential candidate, has broken from the far-right stance on abortion. The issue revolves around a Texas woman who was denied an abortion, despite her doctor's advice, based on a legislative rule. Haley expressed her view to voters during her campaign trail in New Hampshire, voicing a need for state-wise changes that give precedence to medical boards and doctors' roles in such significant decisions.
However, Haley refrained from directly criticizing Texas Supreme Court's decision on this matter. As she continues her political journey, the question arises whether Haley's stand on abortion and other issues will resonate with women voters. Since starting her campaign, her admirers have noted her strong candidacy, irrespective of her gender.
During her campaign rallies, she deftly juggles gender issues amidst her political arguments, at times waving it as a humor shield and at times as a defensive sword. Her candid nature about being a woman presidential candidate is perceived positively by many supporters, with some echoing the sentiment that it’s high time for a woman in the White House.
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Haley aims to attract suburban women back to the Republican party, often viewed as a demographic that distanced themselves during the Trump era. Her support among this group offers her a better standing in hypothetical contests against President Biden. Despite criticism and misleading comparisons made by Ron DeSantis's allies, Haley aired her ads featuring her husband, a National Guardsman in uniform, focusing on American strength as a preventive measure against wars.
Haley’s campaign centers neither on gender politics nor identity. Many noted this balanced approach, expressing their support for her not because she's a woman, but because she appears to be the right person for the job. Nikki Haley, the former governor of South Carolina, is only the fifth Republican woman to run a major presidential campaign proving that the journey toward breaking the highest glass ceiling in American politics is very much alive.
