When Biden attacks Trump, it’s dog bites man. But when Haley hits him, it’s news. And she can remind voters of all the bad things about Trump they’ve forgotten.
"Trump has called me a birdbrain, has insulted my character, and has made sexist and xenophobic comments about me.
"Well, primary voters, I cannot let this go without a response! And so, Mr. Trump, hear me now:
"If you continue your campaign of hate and division, I will have no choice but to drop out of the primary and endorse you.
"Make no mistake! I am no threat to you Mr. Trump. None! I will pardon you if elected, but do not for a second misunderstand! I will not be elected.
Unless as your VP. So read my lips: Where. Do. I. Submit. My. Resume.
"I know you like loyalty, Mr. Trump. Well, let me teach you a lesson or two about loyalty: If chosen, I will submissively serve you. And nothing - not laws, norms, or the interests of the country - will slow me down. Hear me again: I will NOT back down from any loyalty test you throw at me.
"In closing, remember: I will do anything to drink from the sweet bloody chalice of power at any cost. Thank you."
I mean.. whatever. These throwaway armchair John Madden style articles where the premise is basically "Now what Nikki Hayley needs to do to win this election, is get more votes than the other guy" are a complete distraction, and jesus christ, are they fucking everywhere.
It seems like every 20 minutes one of these, effectively dishrag, tier articles is written, which is mostly just banal color commentary about the drapes. Journalists really do need to engage their critical thinking skills, and maybe slow down the pace a bit.