Nikki Haley slams Ron DeSantis for ‘lying’ ahead of GOP debate
Republican presidential candidate Nikki Haley previews strategy to attack Gov. Ron DeSantis
Get ready for some fireworks! Nikki Haley, the Republican presidential candidate, is gearing up to take on her chief rival, Gov. Ron DeSantis (R-FL), in the upcoming GOP primary debate. And she’s not holding back.
In a bold move, Haley’s campaign released a captivating video titled “DeSantis Debate Preview: These Boots Are Made for Lying.” This video not only pokes fun at DeSantis for allegedly wearing height-enhancing cowboy boots but also takes a swipe at his energy policy record.
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The video, which runs for about two minutes, accuses DeSantis of being dishonest about his record and features a clip of Haley fiercely criticizing him during the previous debate in California.
“What you don’t need is a president who is against energy independence,” Haley passionately declares. “Ron DeSantis is against fracking. He’s against drilling.”
Quick-witted as ever, DeSantis fires back, “No, it’s not true.”
The video then presents multiple clips of DeSantis adamantly opposing offshore drilling in Florida and preventing the use of Floridian land for oil production. In one scene, he even confirms his support for a fracking ban.
Back in January 2019, at the start of his first term as governor, DeSantis signed an executive order to oppose “all offshore oil and gas activities off every coast in Florida and hydraulic fracturing in Florida.”
Unsurprisingly, DeSantis’s campaign wasted no time in responding to Haley’s video. In a statement to the Washington Examiner, DeSantis’s press secretary, Bryan Griffin, highlighted his candidate’s strong endorsements, fundraising, and ground game, while also criticizing Haley’s record on China, accepting refugees from Gaza, and the UN.
“This is a two-man race. Team Trump knows it — that’s why they’re spending over $1 million this week alone to attack DeSantis in Iowa despite proclaiming the primary was ‘over’ in August. And the other candidates know it, too. With all the attacks and attention focused on DeSantis, we know we are over the target and primed to win this nomination.”
Haley’s campaign, on the other hand, took the opportunity to mock DeSantis’s decline in national and state polls. However, despite the dip, DeSantis still holds second place at 13.4%, trailing behind former President Donald Trump at 57.9%, according to a RealClearPolitics poll average. Haley currently sits in third place at 8.9%. A recent Iowa poll showed DeSantis and Haley tied in second place at 16%, far behind Trump’s commanding lead of 43% among Republican caucusgoers.
As Haley gains more support from Republican voters, the battle between her and DeSantis intensifies in their quest to become the top non-Trump candidate. They have clashed over their positions on Israel’s war against Hamas and their dealings with China.
DeSantis and his super PAC, Never Back Down, have repeatedly criticized Haley for granting 197 acres to the Chinese company Jushi Group near South Carolina’s Fort Jackson Army base. The Haley campaign has accused DeSantis of spreading falsehoods about his record.
Despite the heated rivalry between DeSantis and Haley, both candidates face an uphill battle in dethroning Trump, the frontrunner in the GOP presidential primary. Trump, confident in his strong polling numbers and fundraising, has chosen to skip the upcoming debate and hold a competing rally in Florida.
He firmly believes that, given his dominance, he shouldn’t be obligated to participate in GOP-sanctioned debates.
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What role does energy policy play in the future of the Republican Party, as seen in the exchange between Haley and DeSantis?
Future of the Republican Party.
The upcoming GOP primary debate between Republican presidential candidate Nikki Haley and Governor Ron DeSantis of Florida promises to be a fiery and contentious affair. Haley’s campaign has wasted no time in launching an attack on DeSantis, releasing a captivating video titled “DeSantis Debate Preview: These Boots Are Made for Lying.”
The video not only mocks DeSantis for allegedly wearing height-enhancing cowboy boots but also questions his energy policy record. It accuses DeSantis of being dishonest about his stance on energy independence and features a clip of Haley passionately criticizing him during a previous debate. Haley emphasizes that the country does not need a president who is against energy independence and calls out DeSantis for his opposition to fracking and drilling.
In response to Haley’s accusations, DeSantis vehemently denies the claims, stating, ”No, it’s not true.” However, the video presents multiple clips of DeSantis expressing his opposition to offshore drilling in Florida and his support for a fracking ban. It also highlights his executive order in January 2019, which opposed offshore oil and gas activities and hydraulic fracturing in the state.
DeSantis’s campaign wasted no time in responding to Haley’s video. In a statement to the Washington Examiner, DeSantis’s press secretary, Bryan Griffin, defended his candidate’s strong endorsements, fundraising, and ground game while criticizing Haley’s record on China, accepting refugees from Gaza, and her stance on the future of the Republican Party.
The exchange of rhetoric between Haley and DeSantis illustrates the intensity of the GOP primary race and the growing divide within the Republican Party. Haley’s attack on DeSantis’s energy policy record not only aims to discredit her rival but also highlights an important issue in American politics – the country’s dependence on fossil fuels and the need for alternative energy sources.
As the race for the Republican nomination intensifies, it is important to pay attention to the strategies and tactics employed by the candidates. The upcoming debate between Haley and DeSantis will surely provide valuable insights into their policy positions and leadership styles.
In the end, it is up to the Republican voters to decide who will best represent their values and lead their party into the future. The clash between Haley and DeSantis is just the beginning of what promises to be a fierce and compelling primary season. It is a race that political observers and voters alike will be watching closely.
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