Nikki Haley, former U.S. ambassador to the United Nations, urged voters in swing-state Pennsylvania to set aside their feelings about former President Donald Trump and focus on policy when casting their ballots. Campaigning for Republican Senate candidate Dave McCormick, Haley emphasized the importance of supporting Trump at the top of the ticket in order for McCormick to win. She acknowledged that Trump can be “noisy” but stressed his understanding of economic issues, border security, energy dominance, and the need to avoid further wars.
Despite being a former challenger to Trump in the Republican primary, Haley is now advocating for his reelection in Pennsylvania. She has not appeared on the campaign trail with Trump but expressed willingness to do so if needed. However, Haley criticized some aspects of Trump’s campaign, calling out a comedian’s racist jokes and highlighting the need to appeal to women and other voters concerned about Trump’s style.
At a rally near Pittsburgh, speakers emphasized the national significance of Pennsylvania’s races, with McCormick stating that the state’s outcomes would determine the presidency and Senate majority. Some speakers, including Haley, encouraged Democrats to consider crossing over to support McCormick, stressing the tight race and the importance of getting out the vote. Ultimately, Haley’s message centered on the need to focus on policy and the future of the country when making voting decisions, rather than personal feelings towards Trump.
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