Nikki Haley on Gingrich: "There was a place and time for him"

In an interview with the Washington Post, Haley offered praise for Sarah Palin, Mitt Romney, and Haley Barbour, among others.

When it came to former House Speaker Newt Gingrich, though, she suggested his best years may be behind him.

“There was a place and time for him,” Haley said. “I think that there is a respect for him that he’s been there and done that.”

When asked whether she was saying Gingrich’s time had passed, Haley laughed it off.

“Don’t read into my words,” she said. “You know, I’m just being very honest with you.”