Haley refuses to debate in NH unless Trump participates - ABC cancels debate

[AAM2012]

If you can’t beat them..join them!!

She won’t gain supporters either way… and Trump has zero incentive to participate. I think it’s more of a ploy for her to leave the race and try to do so with some sense of dignity and can say she tried but Trump refused to play in the sandbox.



apple.news/Am4GA12LCTvWbhzcnQjT3gw

Or www.washingtonpost.com/politics/2024/01/16/new-hampshire-republican-debate/

ABC cancels New Hampshire debate after Haley, Trump decline to participate

Republican presidential candidate Nikki Haley is declining to participate in any more debates unless they include former president Donald Trump or President Biden, a stance that has led to the cancellation of Thursday’s debate.

[konapoppy]

Why do you think she would leave the race? She is backed by the Koch brothers and Trump has tons of legal issues happening right now.

[aurora]

I don't think she's ready to quit the race. Isn't she expected to beat Desantis in most of the upcoming primaries? I can see not wasting time on debates if Trump won't join.

[shauni27]

I am in NH and see her signs in tons of yards. It is INSANE. I live in a very liberal town and I was shocked by how many people put her signs in their yards.

I also get more commercials and mailers from her than any other candidate.

I think she could win the NH republican primary.

[scm1011]

Jan 17, 2024 8:26:41 GMT -5 shauni27 said:

I am in NH and see her signs in tons of yards. It is INSANE. I live in a very liberal town and I was shocked by how many people put her signs in their yards.

I also get more commercials and mailers from her than any other candidate.

I think she could win the NH republican primary.

I was at Encore (lol) over the weekend and at a table with a bunch of NH folks who were discussing Haley. They all held their nose and voted for Biden in 2020 but are super jazzed about Haley. 

[shauni27]

Jan 17, 2024 8:39:36 GMT -5 scm1011 said:

Jan 17, 2024 8:26:41 GMT -5 shauni27 said:

I am in NH and see her signs in tons of yards. It is INSANE. I live in a very liberal town and I was shocked by how many people put her signs in their yards.

I also get more commercials and mailers from her than any other candidate.

I think she could win the NH republican primary.

I was at Encore (lol) over the weekend and at a table with a bunch of NH folks who were discussing Haley. They all held their nose and voted for Biden in 2020 but are super jazzed about Haley. 

ughhhh.

also, was is Encore??

[scm1011]

Jan 17, 2024 9:13:40 GMT -5 shauni27 said:

Jan 17, 2024 8:39:36 GMT -5 scm1011 said:

I was at Encore (lol) over the weekend and at a table with a bunch of NH folks who were discussing Haley. They all held their nose and voted for Biden in 2020 but are super jazzed about Haley. 

ughhhh.

also, was is Encore??

The casino in East Boston  Everett lol

[VillainV]

I mean, at this point she and DeSantis have debated several times, right? I’m not sure what more could be gained from further debates, especially if Trump refuses to participate.

Also…please don’t let our first woman president be Nikki Haley…

[ECB]

Jan 17, 2024 10:10:15 GMT -5 VillainV said:

I mean, at this point she and DeSantis have debated several times, right? I’m not sure what more could be gained from further debates, especially if Trump refuses to participate.

Also…please don’t let our first woman president be Nikki Haley…

DUDE.

I wonder what would happen, though, if she actually was the nominee.  I expect there are a LOT of Republicans who can't fathom having a woman as a president.  What would they do?? 

[basilosaurus]

Jan 17, 2024 12:22:55 GMT -5 ECB said:

Jan 17, 2024 10:10:15 GMT -5 VillainV said:

I mean, at this point she and DeSantis have debated several times, right? I’m not sure what more could be gained from further debates, especially if Trump refuses to participate.

Also…please don’t let our first woman president be Nikki Haley…

DUDE.

I wonder what would happen, though, if she actually was the nominee.  I expect there are a LOT of Republicans who can't fathom having a woman as a president.  What would they do?? 

They're not going to hate women that much and then vote for the (semi) liberal guy instead. They might just not vote, they might go 3rd party, but they're not going to vote Biden.

Now, in the primaries there are people saying a woman shouldn't be president. A few are trying calling her an anchor baby and ineligible on for size. They tried that with Cruz she's McCain, too, so it's not a particularly new primary tactic

[neverfstop]

She's tied at 40% with Trump....

americanresearchgroup.com/pres2024/rep/nhrep.html

In a head to head with Biden, she's clobber him (according to the current polling)

[mrsukyankee]

What is her appeal? What is she giving to people who voted for Biden last time?

[basilosaurus]

Jan 18, 2024 3:37:52 GMT -5 mrsukyankee said:

What is her appeal? What is she giving to people who voted for Biden last time?

NotTrump for those who only begrudgingly bored for Biden. She's still horrible, but not insane or criminal

[mrsukyankee]

Jan 18, 2024 3:56:19 GMT -5 basilosaurus said:

Jan 18, 2024 3:37:52 GMT -5 mrsukyankee said:

What is her appeal? What is she giving to people who voted for Biden last time?

NotTrump for those who only begrudgingly bored for Biden. She's still horrible, but not insane or criminal

That's partially my worry - that she's horrible AND intelligent so could do some serious damage to the country (maybe not as far right but can she rein that in of those who work with her?).

[neverfstop]

Jan 18, 2024 3:37:52 GMT -5 mrsukyankee said:

What is her appeal? What is she giving to people who voted for Biden last time?

She's not 80+, she's very charming and personable, you get to feel good about yourself for voting for a woman+minority.  Frankly 90% of people want somebody NOT biden or Trump. 

[TR]

Jan 18, 2024 6:42:36 GMT -5 neverfstop said:

Jan 18, 2024 3:37:52 GMT -5 mrsukyankee said:

What is her appeal? What is she giving to people who voted for Biden last time?

She's not 80+, she's very charming and personable, you get to feel good about yourself for voting for a woman+minority.  Frankly 90% of people want somebody NOT biden or Trump. 

You can’t just make up percentages on this board lol

[pixy0stix]

I was watching the news last night and they were doing interviews with conservative older women who caucused in Iowa. All the interviews they aired said they wanted a woman president.

I think we'd do well to remember that women in the Republican party elected Trump. And that it was Democratic men who didn't vote for HRC.

[wise_rita]

Will Trump be such a little bitch at the presidential candidate debates and refuse to participate?

If he gets that far, that is.

[VillainV]

Jan 18, 2024 13:34:48 GMT -5 wise_rita said:

Will Trump be such a little bitch at the presidential candidate debates and refuse to participate?

If he gets that far, that is.

He’s been pretty clear that he has no intention of debating at all.

[TR]

Jan 18, 2024 14:53:00 GMT -5 VillainV said:

Jan 18, 2024 13:34:48 GMT -5 wise_rita said:

Will Trump be such a little bitch at the presidential candidate debates and refuse to participate?

If he gets that far, that is.

He’s been pretty clear that he has no intention of debating at all.

If it’s Trump/Biden, I honestly don’t see the point of a debate. Are there people who would be swayed by a debate between these two?

[pixy0stix]

Tonight I sat next to a largish bookclub of older ladies who sounded fairly liberal on their stances of things. They started talking about Haley and how they would vote for her over Biden if she was in the ballot.

/anecdotes

[icedcoffee]

DeSatan is out. Haley needs to stop with the whole “fella” thing.

[erbear]

Jan 21, 2024 16:01:16 GMT -5 icedcoffee said:

DeSatan is out. Haley needs to stop with the whole “fella” thing.

He's gunning for a cabinet position or a VP spot. He is unlikely to get either...Trump thinks he's a loser (we agree on something!)

[neverfstop]

Tim Scott is now engaged....endorsed Trump on Friday. Possible VP Pick?

www.washingtonpost.com/elections/2024/01/21/tim-scott-engaged-vp-trump/

They have been dating a year and met at church.

[AAM2012]

Jan 21, 2024 21:00:44 GMT -5 neverfstop said:

Tim Scott is now engaged....endorsed Trump on Friday. Possible VP Pick?

www.washingtonpost.com/elections/2024/01/21/tim-scott-engaged-vp-trump/

They have been dating a year and met at church.

As a guy who is mostly an introvert and on the quiet side, having to have a conversation about the engagement is a little, you know, uncomfortable in a way, but it’s the most exciting thing I’ll do with my life besides making Jesus my Lord,” Scott said in an interview Sunday.

“I’ve been very patient and prayerful…”


Actually just vomited 🤮

[mrsukyankee]

Jan 18, 2024 21:02:17 GMT -5 pixy0stix said:

Tonight I sat next to a largish bookclub of older ladies who sounded fairly liberal on their stances of things. They started talking about Haley and how they would vote for her over Biden if she was in the ballot.

/anecdotes

FFS. 

[eddy]

I can't BELIEVE we endured fucking DeSantis in our state for a whole year. Put up with his smarmy ass face plastered everywhere. Had to listen to our governor's baby voice on commercials etc just to have him drop out 6 days after the caucus. I am actually offended lol. All of this was for absolutely nothing. What a waste. How embarrassing for him. 

[VillainV]

Jan 22, 2024 8:59:26 GMT -5 eddy said:

I can't BELIEVE we endured fucking DeSantis in our state for a whole year. Put up with his smarmy ass face plastered everywhere. Had to listen to our governor's baby voice on commercials etc just to have him drop out 6 days after the caucus. I am actually offended lol. All of this was for absolutely nothing. What a waste. How embarrassing for him. 

I still can’t figure out why he dropped out so fast. Did Trump bribe him? Did he run out of money? Don’t get me wrong, I’m thrilled that he won’t be our president, but it just seems odd.

[penguingrrl]

Jan 22, 2024 10:25:09 GMT -5 VillainV said:

Jan 22, 2024 8:59:26 GMT -5 eddy said:

I can't BELIEVE we endured fucking DeSantis in our state for a whole year. Put up with his smarmy ass face plastered everywhere. Had to listen to our governor's baby voice on commercials etc just to have him drop out 6 days after the caucus. I am actually offended lol. All of this was for absolutely nothing. What a waste. How embarrassing for him. 

I still can’t figure out why he dropped out so fast. Did Trump bribe him? Did he run out of money? Don’t get me wrong, I’m thrilled that he won’t be our president, but it just seems odd.

I assume Trump promised to endorse him in 2028 if he dropped out. Not like there will be a 28 election if Trump wins, but that’s irrelevant in getting him to drop out.

[neverfstop]

Jan 22, 2024 10:25:09 GMT -5 VillainV said:

Jan 22, 2024 8:59:26 GMT -5 eddy said:

I can't BELIEVE we endured fucking DeSantis in our state for a whole year. Put up with his smarmy ass face plastered everywhere. Had to listen to our governor's baby voice on commercials etc just to have him drop out 6 days after the caucus. I am actually offended lol. All of this was for absolutely nothing. What a waste. How embarrassing for him. 

I still can’t figure out why he dropped out so fast. Did Trump bribe him? Did he run out of money? Don’t get me wrong, I’m thrilled that he won’t be our president, but it just seems odd.

He wanted to do it before the NH primary so hopefully his votes go towards trump and not Haley.  It's her best shot to have a strong showing...