In this Aug. 26, 2013 photo, South Carolina Republican Gov. Nikki Haley announces her candidacy for a second term in Greenville, S.C.
In this Aug. 26, 2013 photo, South Carolina Republican Gov. Nikki Haley announces her candidacy for a second term in Greenville, S.C.
WASHINGTON (Diya TV) — Indian-American governor of South Carolina Nikki Haley said she will vote for Republican nominee Donald Trump in next month’s general election, despite the fact this election has turned her stomach upside down, and conceded she’s not entirely satisfied with either of the candidates.
“This election has turned my stomach upside down. It has been embarrassing for both parties. It’s not something that the country deserves, but it’s what we’ve got,” a disappointed Haley said.
“This is no longer a choice for me on personalities, because I’m not a fan of either one. What it is about is policy,” she added.
Haley said she would vote for Trump even though she disagrees with him on many issues and finds his remarks on rigging of elections “irresponsible.”
“The best person based on the policies and dealing with things like Obamacare still is Donald Trump. That doesn’t mean it’s an easy vote, but it does mean I’m watching out for the people of South Carolina and that’s who I will be voting for on November 8,” Haley told reporters during a press conference in her home state.
During primary season, Haley had endorsed the candidacy of Florida Sen. Marco Rubio, and has consistently been a harsh critic of Trump’s statements and policy proposals.
“Eighteen months of seeing where everyone’s trying to see how they can one-up someone on story that has nothing to do related to the policies of the people of this country and so I think what I look forward to is us moving on past two weeks, dealing with whatever the results are, and moving forward,” she said.
“This election is not rigged, and it’s irresponsible to say that it is,” she added.
