Nikki Haley mostly avoids identity politics as Republican woman running for president in 2024

Beyond the political hurdles Nikki Haley faces in her bid for her party's nomination are also some unrelated to where she stands on the issues: the gender- and race-related attacks underscoring the challenges facing women and people of color in American politics as she seeks to become the first woman of color to win the presidency. 

But from the outset of her campaign, Haley has not heavily emphasized her gender or race. In her campaign announcement, Haley told voters, "I don't believe in that," in reference to identity politics. "And I don't believe in glass ceilings either."