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Brian Schatz: “Small businesses... are losing revenue and being forced to…”

Featuring: Brian Schatz, Democratic | U.S. Senate from Hawaii

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Schatz: Trump Is Making People Poorer On Purpose

Published | Video Starts at 04:48

According to one report, shoppers will be paying more than $100 more to buy the same gifts as last year. Meanwhile, trees, decorations, candy, and booze have gotten more expensive. And Small businesses... are losing revenue and being forced to lay off workers. A good friend of mine used to say, people vote for you for their reasons, not yours. And, you know, people vote against you for their reasons and not yours. (04:48–04:56)

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