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Nikki Haley Shuts Down VP Rumors: ‘I Don’t Run for Second’

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“I think that when I become the first female president, it won’t be because I’m a woman. It’ll be because… I’m the right person for the job,” Haley said.

Isabella Ramirez

Isabella Ramirez

Breaking News Intern

Published Aug. 17 2023 11:26AM EDT

A picture of Republican presidential candidate Nikki Haley. Haley made clear that “I don’t run for second” in an interview with Politico, shutting down rumors that she’s only in the race to run for vice president. — Scott Morgan/Reuters

Isabella Ramirez

Isabella Ramirez

Breaking News Intern

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