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Dusty Johnson: “John worked. I mean, he led the push to increase sales taxes…”

Featuring: Dusty Johnson, Republican | U.S. House, South Dakota's At-Large Congressional District

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Published | Video Starts at 15:54

Do we just want to get rid of the gas tax forever? You know, you're always going to have people rightfully complaining about the price of gasoline. And I just think, I mean, John worked. I mean, he led the push to increase sales taxes numerous times during this legislative session. I just think it's an odd time for him to start now trying to roll back taxes after he increased them. (15:54–16:02)

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Asserts that John Hansen led efforts to increase sales taxes multiple times in the legislative session.

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