Gubernatorial candidate Nikki Haley smiles along with her husband, Michael Haley, left, and daughter Rena as they watch the Republican runoff results at the Columbia Sheraton on June 22, 2010, in Columbia, South Carolina. Haley defeated Rep. Gresham Barrett in the Republican runoff.
Gubernatorial candidate Nikki Haley smiles along with her husband, Michael Haley, left, and daughter Rena as they watch the Republican runoff results at the Columbia Sheraton on June 22, 2010, in Columbia, South Carolina. Haley defeated Rep. Gresham Barrett in the Republican runoff.
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Haley shares a hug with her mom, Raj Randhawa, after speaking to voters at Hudson's Smokehouse on November 3, 2010. Haley became the first Indian-American governor of South Carolina when she beat incumbent Democrat Vincent Sheheen.
Haley shares a hug with her mom, Raj Randhawa, after speaking to voters at Hudson's Smokehouse on November 3, 2010. Haley became the first Indian-American governor of South Carolina when she beat incumbent Democrat Vincent Sheheen.
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Former Massachusetts Gov. Mitt Romney and Haley laugh during a rally on January 13, 2012, on Hilton Head Island, South Carolina.
Former Massachusetts Gov. Mitt Romney and Haley laugh during a rally on January 13, 2012, on Hilton Head Island, South Carolina.
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Haley and her husband pose as they take selfies at the Golden Temple in Amritsar, India, on November 15, 2014.
Haley and her husband pose as they take selfies at the Golden Temple in Amritsar, India, on November 15, 2014.
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U.S. President Barack Obama speaks during the 2014 Governors' Dinner on February 23, 2014, in Washington as Haley, Michelle Obama and Gov. Mike Pence, R-Indiana, react.
U.S. President Barack Obama speaks during the 2014 Governors' Dinner on February 23, 2014, in Washington as Haley, Michelle Obama and Gov. Mike Pence, R-Indiana, react.
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Haley embraces U.S. Sen. Tim Scott of South Carolina at the Emanuel A.M.E. Church on June 21, 2015, four days after a mass shooting that claimed the lives of nine people at the historic church in Charleston.
Haley embraces U.S. Sen. Tim Scott of South Carolina at the Emanuel A.M.E. Church on June 21, 2015, four days after a mass shooting that claimed the lives of nine people at the historic church in Charleston.
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Haley speaks to the media as she asks that the Confederate battle flag be removed from the Capitol grounds on June 22, 2015, in Columbia.
Haley speaks to the media as she asks that the Confederate battle flag be removed from the Capitol grounds on June 22, 2015, in Columbia.
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Haley and Charleston Mayor Joseph Riley, right, attend the funeral of Ethel Lance, 70, who was one of nine victims of the mass shooting.
Haley and Charleston Mayor Joseph Riley, right, attend the funeral of Ethel Lance, 70, who was one of nine victims of the mass shooting.
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Haley signs a bill on July 9, 2015, to remove the Confederate battle flag from State House grounds.
Haley signs a bill on July 9, 2015, to remove the Confederate battle flag from State House grounds.
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Haley speaks to the crowd September 18, 2015, in Greenville as a moderator of the Heritage Action Presidential Candidate Forum.
Haley speaks to the crowd September 18, 2015, in Greenville as a moderator of the Heritage Action Presidential Candidate Forum.
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