"Haley Faces Backlash Over Civil War Remarks as GOP and Critics Spar on Historical Narrative"
In South Carolina, a group of Republican men, including both Black and White individuals involved in GOP politics, expressed frustration with their party's handling of race and history. This comes after presidential candidate Nikki Haley initially omitted slavery as the cause of the Civil War during a town hall, a statement she later corrected. The group discussed the GOP's challenges in appealing to minority voters and the need to counter Democrats' narratives on race. The conversation highlighted the ongoing debate within the Republican Party about how to address issues of race and history, especially as prominent figures like Donald Trump and Ron DeSantis make controversial remarks. Haley's track record on race, including her decision to remove the Confederate flag from the South Carolina State House in 2015, was also scrutinized. The dinner meeting underscored the party's search for a more effective approach to race relations ahead of the 2024 presidential race.