After a voter said he found it “astonishing” that Haley hadn’t used the word “slavery” at any point in her answer, she asked, “What do you want me to say about slavery?”

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    She hides her background (Indian), changed her name, changed her religion to Christianity, said she was proud of the Trump administration (after Jan 6th), has stated that all Republicans need to rally around Trump, claims there is no racism in America (despite the incredibly racist remarks used against her only 15 years ago).

    She pandered to the racists with regards to the confederate flag, saying “Those South Carolinians view the flag as a symbol of respect, integrity, and duty. They also see it as a memorial, a way to honor ancestors who came to the service of their state during time of conflict. That is not hate, nor is it racism".

    She has defended the secession that brought about civil war.

    I’d say she’s pretty ok with white supremacy.