Nikki Haley’s 2024 Bid Hampered by Civil War Mistake

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Republican Nikki Haley, who is running a presidential campaign, made an error concerning the Civil War and slavery, which she now needs to correct. This follows her omission of slavery as a cause of the Civil War during a speech at a campaign event in New Hampshire. The former South Carolina governor and United Nations ambassador has since faced criticism from political opponents for her avoidance of the topic.

Damage Control for Nikki Haley over Civil War and Slavery Gaffe

Republican Nikki Haley has been thrust into damage control following a misstep in her otherwise disciplined presidential campaign. The blunder was related to the Civil War and slavery.

The ex South Carolina governor and past United Nations ambassador was on the defensive as she neglected to mention slavery in her answer to a question about the causes of the Civil War at a New Hampshire campaign event. This omission provoked a flurry of criticism from political adversaries.

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