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Drew Johnson: “There was a sales tax increase that [my opponent] proposed…”

Featuring: Drew Johnson, Libertarian-leaning Republican | Former Candidate, U.S. House Nevada, District 3

Drew Johonson Interview

Published August 9, 2022 | Video Starts at 10:23

It's over the top. One of the most disgusting things that my opponent has done is about three years ago, There was a sales tax increase that [my opponent] proposed that he voted for. And so, of course, sales taxes are extremely regressive. They hurt the poorest among us the most. And it was ready to sunset. It was only supposed to last for two years. (10:23–10:28)

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Asserts that Drew Johnson's opponent proposed and voted for a sales tax increase.

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