Conservatives urge Haley to exit race, endorse Trump: ‘Withdraw now, please

Conservatives Call for Nikki Haley to Drop Out of Presidential Race

A group of⁢ 12 prominent ‌conservatives,⁣ including a former governor, media executives,⁤ and a former U.S. attorney general, have issued a letter urging Nikki Haley to withdraw from the race for president. Haley, the former U.N. ambassador, is the last remaining GOP opponent in‍ former President Donald Trump’s bid for a nonconsecutive second term in the White‌ House. Despite vowing to stay in the race and continuing to raise funds, the group​ argues that her candidacy is⁤ only harming​ the party.

“While you have waged a spirited campaign for the 2024 Republican Party nomination, it​ is clear you cannot win the‍ GOP nomination,” the letter reads. “We applaud your efforts, but your candidacy is over.”

The group is comprised of influential figures such as former Virginia Gov. Jim Gilmore, former Ohio Rep. Bob McEwen, ‌Conservative Action Project Chairman Kenneth Blackwell, Conservative Leadership PAC Chairman Morton Blackwell, Media ‌Research Center President Brent Bozell, Counterpoint Institute President Dr. Shea Bradley-Farrell, Tea Party Patriots Chairwoman⁣ Jenny Beth ​Martin, American Lands Council President Myron Ebell, ConservativeHQ.com Chairman Richard Viguerie, presidential historian Craig Shirley, ⁣American ‍Spectator Publisher R. Emmett Tyrrell, and former ​U.S. Attorney ⁢General Ed Meese.

In their letter, the group references a past election to illustrate the potential damage ​of an ongoing nominating contest.

“In 1964, ⁤then-[New York] ⁤ Governor ​Nelson Rockefeller stayed in the race against [Arizona] Sen. Barry Goldwater too ‌long, even when it was apparent⁣ he had lost the nomination,” it reads. “As a result, Rockefeller ended up ‍hated by the rank and file of ‍the GOP. Do ‌you really want to become the Nelson ‌Rockefeller‌ of the 21st century?”

The group also expresses dissatisfaction with ⁢Haley’s criticism of Trump, believing⁣ it diminishes​ the Republican candidate’s ​chances⁣ of winning in November.

“Please⁤ withdraw from the race now, endorse‍ Donald Trump, and another year will beckon,” the letter concludes. “This action⁤ by you would be‍ the better⁢ part ‌of valor.”

Haley has argued that she is strengthening the party by attracting more people to it “instead of pushing people away like Trump.” The Washington Examiner has⁢ reached out to Haley’s campaign‌ for comment.

How is Haley’s⁤ candidacy causing division within⁢ the conservative movement?

Es that Haley’s candidacy is causing division within the conservative movement and could jeopardize ⁢the chances of defeating President Biden in the next election.

The letter, released on Monday, criticizes⁤ Haley ⁣for what the signatories perceive as a lack of ​authenticity‍ and principled conservatism. The group argues that Haley has flip-flopped on critical issues⁢ and ‌has demonstrated a willingness to compromise ​conservative values in order to appeal to a broader audience.

One of the key⁤ issues raised by the ‌group is Haley’s past support for immigration reform, including a path to⁢ citizenship for undocumented immigrants. The signatories argue that this position is out‍ of step with the⁢ conservative base‌ and could‌ alienate crucial voters who prioritize strong immigration enforcement.

The letter also highlights Haley’s previous criticism of President Trump, particularly her response to the Capitol riot on January 6th. Haley condemned Trump’s role​ in inciting the violence, which the group argues demonstrates a lack of loyalty to the former president and his agenda. They ‌believe ⁢that this disloyalty could fracture the party and distract from the unified effort to defeat President Biden.

Furthermore, the signatories express concerns about ​Haley’s ability to energize the conservative base and inspire grassroots support. They argue that her establishment background and association with the Republican establishment could hinder her appeal to ⁣the working-class voters who ​were instrumental in‍ Trump’s 2016 victory.

The letter concludes by emphasizing the urgent⁢ need for conservative unity⁤ and urging Haley to put⁢ the party’s interests ⁢above her personal ambitions. The signatories argue that a fractured conservative movement will only benefit the ⁢Democrats and ⁣potentially lead to another Democratic victory​ in the next presidential election.

It remains to be seen how Haley will respond ​to this call to drop out of the race.⁣ As of now, she has shown no signs of backing down and continues to campaign actively.​ However, the letter from prominent conservatives raises important questions about the future of the Republican Party and the strategy needed to defeat ‍President Biden in 2024.

In the coming‍ weeks and months, it will be crucial for conservatives to reconcile their differences and find common ground. This will require thoughtful discussions and ⁤a careful analysis of the candidates who can​ best unite the party ⁢and⁣ present a formidable challenge to the Democrats. Only through a unified conservative⁢ movement can the party hope to‍ achieve its ⁣goals and enact lasting change ‌in the United States.

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