Idris Kalun, Washington bureau chief, and Tamara Jolkspor, U.S. public policy correspondent, dive into Nikki Haley's fierce campaign for the Republican presidential nomination despite recent setbacks. They discuss the vibrant atmosphere at her watch party, showcasing her resilience and support. The conversation shifts to Ukraine's strategic gas storage amid conflict and the complexities of cousin marriage laws in America versus more accepting cultures. The discussion highlights the intersection of political ambition, energy independence, and evolving social norms.
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Upbeat Loss Party
Nikki Haley's South Carolina watch party had a surprisingly upbeat atmosphere, despite her significant loss.
Supporters cheered small shifts in vote counts and enthusiastically celebrated her vow to fight on.
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Haley's Motivation
Nikki Haley's persistence is driven by donor support and her role as the main anti-Trump Republican candidate.
However, her poor performance in early primaries suggests her campaign's viability is limited.
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Haley's Stance
Nikki Haley embodies the traditional Reaganite Republican values, including internationalism and fiscal conservatism.
This stance, while popular with donors, lacks broader appeal among the Republican base.
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After a 20-point primary walloping in South Carolina, the state she governed for eight years, Nikki Haley vowed to fight on against Donald Trump for the Republican presidential nomination. But why? Seasonal opportunities for natural-gas arbitrage have been juicier during the war in Ukraine—and one good place to store cheap gas between seasons is Ukraine (9:31). And examining America’s cousin-marriage laws (16:05).
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