Mike Lee, a political science and communications professor at the College of Charleston, said Haley does risk undermining her anti-establishment pitch.

“Her ‘sweep out the bums’ message is potentially contradicted,” Lee said. But, he added, whether voters care depends on their view of Haley and who is accusing her of hypocrisy, and whether they are more likely to vote for a candidate based on a single issue — such as reducing state spending.

http://www.postandcourier.com/news/2010/sep/27/haley-walking-her-own-line/