Former GOP presidential candidate Nikki Haley criticized Sen. JD Vance’s comments about women who don’t have children, calling them “not helpful” as he and former President Donald Trump aim to reclaim the White House for Republicans. Haley emphasized that it is unproductive to focus on personal attributes like whether women have children and urged Republicans to avoid such rhetoric.
Vance’s previous remarks about childless women, such as referring to them as “childless cat ladies” and questioning their stake in America’s future, have sparked backlash from both Democrats and Republicans. Critics argue that such comments are distracting from policy discussions and alienating voters.
In addition to Haley’s criticism, Vance’s comments have also drawn ire from Vice President Kamala Harris and teachers’ unions. In a resurfaced audio snippet from 2021, Vance expressed discomfort with teachers without children, suggesting that they should not be involved in education if they are not parents themselves. His comments have been described as insulting and divisive by his critics.
Overall, Haley’s rebuke of Vance’s rhetoric highlights the need for the Republican Party to focus on substantive policy issues rather than engaging in personal attacks. The controversy surrounding Vance’s comments underscores the challenges facing the GOP as they navigate the 2024 election campaign.
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