"Nikki Haley: The Last GOP Rival and the MAGA Mountain"

Nikki Haley is often labeled as a "moderate," but her platform aligns with deeply conservative views in traditional policy areas. However, she breaks with the GOP's extremists on democracy-related issues, such as acknowledging Biden's win and condemning the January 6 events. This alternative understanding of moderation is akin to the role conservative parties played in accommodating their supporters to democracy in 19th-century Europe. Despite her attempts to campaign as a true conservative while distancing herself from Trump's election lies, Haley's brand of "moderation" appears out of touch with the Republican electorate and party as a whole, raising questions about her commitment to democracy.