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Chris Christie
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Tax and Fiscal
Grade: B
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Energy and Environment
Grade: B-
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Law and Scope of Government
Grade: C+
An analysis of Christie’s record shows a below average commitment to maintaining a limited scope of government and ensuring its proper functions through restraint and accountability. As Governor, Christie had an excellent record in strengthening the integrity of the state pension system. However, there were some cases surrounding overreach in government scope and political power. Additionally, there was significant deviation from limited government principles when it comes to Christie’s record on civil liberties.
Position
Weight
Action
-2
S 2267 Asset Forfeiture Reporting (2017)
Vetoed a Bill which Requires Public Reporting on Utilization of Asset Forfeiture thus Weakening Civil Liberties and Government Integrity.
-2
A 5322 Larger Pensions for Elected Officials (2017)
Signed a Bill Weakening Government Integrity by Padding Pension Payouts to Benefit Politically Connected Lawmakers.
-2
A 1869 Chief Diversity Officer (2016)
Signed a Bill Expanding Government Bureaucracy which Further Advances Corruption through Diversity Mandates in Government Contracting.
-3
Vetoed a Bill Requiring New Police Vehicles be Equipped with Cameras Albeit Funding Body Cameras the Following Year thus Weakening Government Accountability.
+4
Increased Government Integrity by Establishing a Pension Fraud and Integrity Unit and Implementing Reforms to Reduce Unfunded Pension Liabilities.
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Workforce and Labor
Grade: B+
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Regulations
Grade: A-
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Individual Liberties
Grade: B+
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Education
Grade: A-
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Healthcare
Grade: C-
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Local and National Security
Grade: C+
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Free Speech and Elections
Grade: A
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