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Ron DeSantis
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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
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Workforce and Labor
Grade: A
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Regulations
Grade: B-
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Individual Liberties
Grade: A
An analysis of DeSantis’ record shows an outstanding commitment to limited government principles surrounding individual liberties. As Governor, DeSantis strengthened Second Amendment rights by enacting constitutional carry and combatting overreach by local governments. Additionally, he protected individual liberties surrounding the sale of nicotine products and tobacco usage. Finally, as a congressman he supported food freedom measures and the “right to try”.
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+4
Signed a Bill Strengthening 2nd Amendment Rights by Enacting “Constitutional Carry” so Individuals Don’t Need a Special Permit to Carry a Concealed Firearm.
+4
SB 1884 Preemption of Firearms (2021)
Signed a Bill Strengthening 2nd Amendment Rights by Preventing Local Governments from Enacting Additional Regulations on Firearms or Ammunition.
+4
SB 810 Use of Tobacco and Nicotine Products (2020)
Signed a Bill Protecting Individual Liberties by Vetoing a Ban on Flavored Nicotine Products and Raising the Tobacco Age from 18 to 21.
+2
HR 5247 Right to Try Act (2018)
Voted to Strengthen Individual Liberties by Providing Terminally-Ill Patients the Right to Try Experimental Drugs Not Yet Approved for Use by the FDA.
+2
Voted to Protect Individual Liberties by Prohibiting Federal Interference in the Interstate Sale of Unpasteurized Milk (Only a Third of Republicans Supported).
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Education
Grade: A
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Healthcare
Grade: B+
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Local and National Security
Grade: A
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Free Speech and Elections
Grade: A
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