Former South Carolina Gov. Nikki Haley might have a vaccine mandate problem. Haley has been campaigning on how the COVID vaccine mandates were un-American and disrespectful, now that we know its efficacy is probably no better than the seasonal flu shot: it may save you a hospital trip, but you can still contract the virus. It’s endemic now, but we have therapeutics like the seasonal flu. COVID, influenza, the seasonal cold—all are contagious.

Most have moved past the pandemic days, but I still see some folks wearing masks outside and getting boosted. It’s not necessary, especially for those who already contracted COVID. I got the J&J shot. I’ve regretted it ever since new data showed those previously infected had an immune response to COVID that was just as good if not better than those vaccinated. But Haley is talking about how the COVID vaccine mandates were used by businesses to curb Americans’ rights. In Canada, truckers took their rage to Ottawa. Haley has been hell on wheels regarding vaccine mandates since the end of the pandemic. Here’s what Haley said in May at an Iowa town hall event [relevant part begins at around the 51:00 mark]: