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Jocelyn Benson: “My opponent actually voted three times to increase the cost…”

Featuring: Jocelyn Benson, Democratic | Secretary of State of Michigan

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Published | Video Starts at 05:31

We can ensure government is working better so that we're cutting costs within, saving money and passing those savings on to residents. And I'll also emphasize the real contrast here. You know, My opponent actually voted three times to increase the cost of health care. I have a plan to decrease those costs. So the choice facing voters this fall in this election is really going to be who does the governor work for? (05:31–05:35)

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Asserts that her opponent voted three times to increase healthcare costs.

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