Nikki Haley Criticized Over Travel For Mitt Romney

Nikki Haley Under Fire
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South Carolina Gov. Nikki Haley's decision to hit the road this week for three days to campaign for presidential hopeful Mitt Romney is drawing some criticism at home.

"I think Gov. Haley should be focused more on the issues facing South Carolina instead of spending time boosting her national profile," said Phil Bailey, chairman of the South Carolina Democratic Caucus.

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