Haley's Debate Jab at Ramaswamy Contradicts Her Praise in His Book Blurb

Nikki Haley called Vivek Ramaswamy's comments "dumber" at the GOP debate, despite praising his intellect in a book blurb earlier this year.
Haley wrote a glowing review for Ramaswamy's 2021 book, calling him "honest" and saying his "intellect" is "what we need."
The blurb resurfaced after Haley's debate quip, neither campaign immediately commenting on the discrepancy.
Blurbs are informal endorsements by respected authors to help sell books, often done as favors.
At the debate, Ramaswamy responded he'd rather have policy debates than personal attacks.

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Haley's Debate Jab at Ramaswamy Contradicts Her Praise in His Book Blurb

Nikki Haley called Vivek Ramaswamy's comments "dumber" at the GOP debate, despite praising his intellect in a book blurb earlier this year.
Haley wrote a glowing review for Ramaswamy's 2021 book, calling him "honest" and saying his "intellect" is "what we need."
The blurb resurfaced after Haley's debate quip, neither campaign immediately commenting on the discrepancy.
Blurbs are informal endorsements by respected authors to help sell books, often done as favors.
At the debate, Ramaswamy responded he'd rather have policy debates than personal attacks.

washingtonpost.com

Relevant topic timeline:

8/1/2023

How Nikki Haley and Vivek Ramaswamy are taking different approaches to identity on the campaign trail

9/28/2023

Rivals Pile on Vivek Ramaswamy in Republican Debate for TikTok Work, Intelligence

Former South Carolina Gov. Nikki Haley criticized biotech entrepreneur Vivek Ramaswamy's intelligence and expressed her concerns about TikTok during a debate among Republican candidates.

10/8/2023

Haley Warns U.S. is Vulnerable to Attack, Citing Hamas Incursion into Israel

10/8/2023

Nikki Haley Clashes With Antony Blinken Over Iran's Role in Israel-Hamas Conflict