John,

Nikki Haley is preferable to Donald Trump; almost anyone would be. In the unlikely event she wins the Republican nomination, that's a plus for Democrats, America, and the world.

Is Haley a captivating candidate? Her failure to answer "Slavery" to the Civil War question said plenty about responses to more challenging questions.

Haley, spending her town hall and debate times comparing herself to everyone but Donald Trump, did her no favors.

Best.