1. Balance: Haley and DeSantis both talked up the importance of making sure their policies, initiatives and plans will support a balance between achieving their goals while also effectively utilizing resources – particularly financial resources – that can be scarce for many communities.
2. Supporrt for small businesses: Haley and DeSantis both expressed strong support for small businesses, emphasizing the importance of creating an environment that supports the growth of these enterprises and preserving jobs that they may offer to members of their communities.
3. Education: Both Haley and DeSantis highlighted the importance of quality education, focusing on allocating resources to public schools, providing equitable access to quality education, and investing in job training and vocational training programs.
4. Criminal Justice Reform and Public Safety: They both noted the importance of addressing the racial disparities within the criminal justice system. DeSantis emphasized the need to increase resources to invest in mental health services and community policing, while Haley focused on eliminating the school-to-prison pipeline and embracing alternatives to incarceration, particularly for nonviolent offenses.
5. Healthcare: Bothcandidates agreed that access to quality healthcare is a basic human right and that the state should continue to pursue initiatives to expand and improve the availability of healthcare services to more citizens. They underscored the importance of providing inexpensive and affordable healthcare options.
