To the chorus of Joan Jett and the Blackhearts’ raucous ’80s pop hit, “I Love Rock ‘n’ Roll,” former South Carolina Governor Nikki Haley reached the podium on primary night in the state she calls home. The still-strong crowd of supporters began to chant her first name, to which Haley said with a note of affection on what must be a difficult night to remain upbeat, “Ya’ll are a rowdy bunch, but I love that about you.”
As we reported earlier, Haley lost the primary, in the state where she served as governor, to former President Donald Trump:
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Haley began her speech by thanking her family, noting that “[she] had a chance to talk to [her] husband this morning.” And it was important to her that she got to vote with her mother…
