Throughout modern American history, elected officials have sworn oaths to uphold constitutions and said the Pledge of Allegiance without much controversy. In a handful of cases recently, these routine practices have fallen victim to the same political divisions that have left the country deeply polarized. Disagreements over abortion rights, gun control and treatment of racial minorities are some of the issues that have caused several political leaders to say they cannot take an oath or recite the pledge.
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The Associated Press reports that Nikki Haley plans to stay in the presidential race despite not winning a single primary election to date. read more
No doubt: mail-in ballots sent her over the edge.