Haley urges Republicans to own midterm election losses
Nikki Haley, former US ambassador to the United Nations, said Republicans must accept responsibility for their sweeping losses in the midterm elections. She said the party should not blame the media, academia or Hollywood for the defeat. Haley said voters raised concerns about grocery bills, fuel prices and healthcare costs, and that Republicans failed to address them. She also said Democrats made significant gains in the vote. Her comments were reported on 7 Nov.
Key facts
- Haley said Republican leaders in Washington had become disconnected from ordinary Americans and described self-dealing and corruption.
- Haley said Republicans could recover before the next election cycle if they focus on issues that matter to voters.
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Why it matters
Her remarks point to internal debate within the Republican Party after a sharp electoral setback.
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First published from The Times of India