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John Thune: “Democrats in the Senate...are interested in unionizing the…”

Featuring: John Thune, Republican | Senate Majority Leader, South Dakota

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Thune Joins The Hugh Hewitt Show

Published | Video Starts at 18:53

I think there's an interest in doing some caps, kind of like what they do with the NFL on how much a team can spend on nil, et cetera. Some good ideas kicking around the challenge we have, especially in the Senate, is the Democrats in the Senate...are interested in unionizing the athletes. They want to create an employee relationship between the schools and the student athletes. And we believe, and I think you listen to any school and particularly look at a … (18:53–18:58)

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