Nikki Haley's Abortion Stance Shaped by South Carolina Politics

Nikki Haley, former South Carolina governor and United Nations ambassador, is gaining attention in the Republican presidential race with her calls for "consensus" around abortion. Haley, who has a personal connection to adoption, has supported restrictive abortion measures in the past but now urges Republicans not to push for a national abortion ban with little chance of passing Congress. Her approach is seen as pragmatic and focused on saving lives and supporting mothers. While some criticize her for not standing more firmly on conservative principles, Haley's consistent approach and experience as a U.N. ambassador set her apart from other candidates.