Haley Campaign Press Release - Morning After: Nikki Haley Doesn't Back Down to Bullies

MILWAUKEE, WI - Last night, there is no denying Nikki Haley left a lasting impression with the American people. She was tough, principled, and unafraid to throw a punch.

Here's what people are saying:

Post and Courier: GOP debate takeaways: Nikki Haley finds her moment, Tim Scott gets drowned out

Washington Examiner: Republican debate: Nikki Haley claimed the spotlight among crowd of 'screaming men'

Fox News: If Ramaswamy was the biggest loser of the night, Haley was the biggest winner. Tough on national security and securing the border, smart about education, she was also the only candidate to stake out a winning position on abortion.

Brian Kilmeade, Co-anchor, Fox & Friends: I thought Nikki Haley stole the show... She was confident, working it on all sides...

SE Cupp, CNN: Nikki Haley promised generational change and delivered

Rich Lowry, National Review: Nikki Haley came to play. She outshone fellow South Carolinian Tim Scott, who just didn't make himself a factor. She was forceful from her first answer on Trump and spending to the aforementioned exchange with Vivek, which brought people to their feet.

Hugh Hewitt, Salem Radio Network: You have no foreign policy experience and it shows.@NikkiHaley lands the big punch of the night.

Ingrid Jacques, USA Today: Former South Carolina Gov. Nikki Haley should also get a bump following her excellent takes on finding a consensus on abortion and defending our allies internationally. She also called out Democrats and Republicans alike for out-of-control spending that is harming the future of the country.

The State: SC's Haley takes fiery swings at first GOP debate as Scott flies under the radar

Ainsley Earhardt, co-host of Fox & Friends: I thought Nikki Haley just knocked it out of the park.

USA Today: DeSantis stumbles and Haley soars at first GOP debate without Trump

Brett Barker, Nevada, IA mayor, CNN: Out of all the candidates, she really had moments that stood out...she came across as poised and confident, prepared. Out of the candidates, she helped herself the most.

Guy Benson: Just left a debate watch event with a few hundred conservative Wisconsin voters. I asked for some show-of-hands responses, then worked the room for more context and color. A few takeaways: Notable positive response for Nikki Haley, especially from women

McClatchy DC: Nikki Haley had a good night. She spoke truth, commanded the stage when making her points, and was not afraid to lock horns with her peers on issues of critical importance to Republican primary voters. She stood out, which is exactly what she needed to do, said Jimmy Centers, an Iowa-based GOP operative

Jennifer Nassour, former MA GOP chair: Again...no one compares. Competency matters; leadership matters; intellect matters; experience matters; compassion matters....let's go! #TeamHaley

Abby Phillip, CNN: Nikki Haley's whole mantra is I don't back down to bullies.

Kevin Madden: Haley with the breakout moment.

Alyssa Farah Griffin, CNN: She showed up like she came to play and actually run against Donald Trump.

Chuck Todd, NBC: Nikki Haley was the first candidate who actually started debating other candidates.

Kellyanne Conway, FOX News: I think Nikki is going to get a second look from some people based on some stuff she said tonight.

Even liberals are terrified of running against Nikki Haley...

David Axelrod, CNN: Nikki Haley had an excellent night. She was very strong.

Chris Hayes, MSNBC: Who would seem the most formidable as a Republican nominee? Nikki Haley.

Michael Steele, MSNBC: Do you look like someone that the country, at the end of the day, can say, I can see him in the Oval Office? Tonight, the only person who struck that chord for me was Nikki Haley. She was the only one who took risks that none of the others would take... she stepped out in a way that the others did not. And they actually looked smaller in her presence.