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Patrick Morrisey: “Income taxes I think have been the bane of existence for…”

Featuring: Patrick Morrisey, Republican | Governor of West Virginia

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Gov. Patrick Morrisey Holds Press Briefing With Anti-Tax Activist Grover Norquist On WV Tax Reform

Published | Video Starts at 13:17

But when he has more opportunity to invest in his people, he does that. That creates more jobs. Once again, it addresses the affordability issue. You know, income tax. Income taxes I think have been the bane of existence for many, many states. And part of the reason why people dislike them so much, why I dislike them is because I do believe it's immoral to punish work. Right. (13:17–13:23)

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Asserts that income taxes are a significant burden for many states.

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