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Nikki Haley
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Tax and Fiscal
Grade: A-
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Energy and Environment
Grade: B-
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Law and Scope of Government
Grade: A
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Workforce and Labor
Grade: B+
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Regulations
Grade: B+
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Individual Liberties
Grade: A-
An analysis of Haley’s record shows an excellent commitment to limited government principles surrounding individual liberties. As Governor, Haley signed measures which strengthened Second Amendment rights while also vetoing actions advanced by the legislature which infringe individual liberties such as helmet mandates. Additionally, Haley has an excellent limited government track record on nicotine issues and signed “right to try” legislation into law. The only blemish on her record was banning the ability of individuals to purchase powdered alcohol.
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Vetoed a Measure which Imposed New Helmet and Safety Vest Mandates on Operators of Mopeds in Order to Protect Individual Liberties.
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Signed a Bill Strengthening Individual Liberties by Providing Terminally-Ill Patients the Right to Try Experimental Drugs Not Yet Approved for Use by the FDA.
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Signed a Bill Infringing Individual Liberties by Banning the Sale and Imprisoning Individuals in Possession of Powdered Alcohol.
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Signed a Bill Strengthening Second Amendment Rights by Permitting Concealed Carry in Establishments which Sell Alcohol Including Restaurants and Bars.
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H 3584 Cigarette Tax Hike (2010)
Voted to Block an Attack on Individual Liberties which Raised the Cigarette Tax (Among Only a Third of Republicans to Block)
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Education
Grade: A-
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Healthcare
Grade: A
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Local and National Security
Grade: A-
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Free Speech and Elections
Grade: A
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