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Former U.S. Ambassador to the U.N., Nikki Haley, found herself embroiled in controversy after an answer she gave regarding the cause of the U.S. Civil War. The incident occurred during a campaign event in New Hampshire on Dec. 27. Criticism erupted when Haley omitted slavery from her response to the question, prompting her to clarify her remarks the following day, asserting that the conflict was, in fact, about slavery.

The fallout from the incident is not deterring supporters from standing behind Haley. Susan Lacy, an undecided voter from Mt. Vernon, Iowa, believed that Haley’s response was “inartful,” but stressed that she was not wrong. Lacy, who is leaning towards supporting Haley, emphasized that the controversy was manufactured by individuals who were expecting a certain framing of the issue.

Another supporter, Marc Daniels from Springfield, Illinois, expressed his unwavering support for Haley, emphasizing that the whole Civil War question and subsequent coverage were baseless. Daniels attended a campaign event by Ms. Haley and expressed his belief that the focus should be on electing a candidate who can unify and move the country forward with a fresh vision.

Daniels noted that Haley’s decision to remove the Confederate States of America battle flag in 2015 after the Charleston shooting demonstrated her character better than her response to the Civil War question. He firmly believes that Haley is a genuine candidate who can unite the party and drive the country in a positive direction.

As Haley continues her campaign in Iowa, she received support from individuals who believe in her ability to lead the country. She remains undeterred by the controversy and is focused on her vision for the country’s future.

As the days inch closer to the Iowa caucuses and New Hampshire’s presidential primary, Haley has continued to engage with voters and share her campaign vision. During a campaign speech in Iowa, she pitched herself as the most electable candidate aiming for the White House and expressed her support for President Trump during his time in office. However, she also indicated that a rematch of the 2020 presidential election would be a “nailbiter.”

Despite her efforts, Haley is trailing behind Donald Trump in recent polls. According to a Fox Business News poll published on Dec. 20, President Trump currently leads with 52 percent support from likely caucusgoers in Iowa, while Haley lags behind Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis. Additionally, a Rasmussen Reports national poll on Dec. 26 indicated that Trump leads Haley, with 51 percent support to her 13 percent.

Haley’s campaign has faced scrutiny from rivals, with DeSantis seizing on the controversy surrounding the Civil War comments. During a recent television appearance, DeSantis implied that the episode highlights Haley’s lack of core convictions.

The road to the Republican nomination remains challenging for Nikki Haley, but her supporters remain optimistic about her ability to lead the country despite the ongoing controversy. As the campaign continues, the focus remains on the forthcoming caucuses and primaries, where the true test of public support will be revealed.