Haley Denies Affair, Opponents Don't Press
Allegations of a claimed affair that has rocked the SC GOV race spilled into a debate tonight as state Rep. Nikki Haley (R), the surprise front-runner, denied inappropriate relations with a former campaign ally.
When asked by WBTW News13 anchor/debate moderator Bob Juback about whether rumors of her personal life would affect her ability to govern, Haley said, "Not at all, because the questions raised about my personal life aren't true." She said the allegations came up when she became a "double digit leader in the polls."
She added, "My husband and I have been proud and faithful for 13 years. I think it's sad that it's South Carolina politics at its worse."
None of her opponents attacked her over the claims by FITSNews founder Will Folks, who claimed to have had an "inappropriate physical relationship" with her late last month. LG Andre Bauer (R) referred to his own experience, saying, "They've pretty much gone after every little bit of my personal life that's out there, so I'm not sure what's out there."
Rep. Gresham Barrett (R-03), whom Haley has relentlessly pummeled as being insufficiently conservative throughout the campaign, took the high road too. "You know, I abhor what's happening here. I said that to Ms. Haley," he said. "South Carolinians deserve more and expect better."
AG Henry McMaster (R) summed up the situation simply being "part of politics."
"Well, the governor of all people is always under the microscope and you've got to do the right thing," McMaster said.
The alleged affair, which Folks claims happened several years ago, came to light after Folks said he was presented with evidence that a state news agency was working on breaking the story. Folks has stuck to his story, producing text messages between Folks and Haley's campaign manager, along with records showing hundreds of phone calls between the 2.
With just a week to go before the June 8 primary, Haley has steadfastly denied any affair took place.
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So, when is the "big" breaking news story that Folks mentioned, ever going to be published? Folks claims don't seem to add up.
The pathetic behavior of Folks to get more traffic to his site/or otherwise profit from his notoriety speaks volumes about out gutter politics and why good people shun public service. I am sure the good people of SC will see through this game and will not allow this kind of mud slinging.
Well, we sure don't like strong women do we? Let one of them run for public office and out come the pigs. Disgusting.
can you believe this affair business? another s.c. conservative who can't control her conservative rage. try hiking the appalachin trail it works for me.
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