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Ron DeSantis: “The income tax [in California] hits you even if you're, you…”

Featuring: Ron DeSantis, Republican | Governor of Florida

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Governor DeSantis Highlights Florida's Economic Growth

Published | Video Starts at 34:10

And, you know, when I bring that up, sometimes people will say, well, you know, you guys have sales tax. They also have the highest sales tax in America. It's like 9% sales tax. Are you kidding me? And The income tax [in California] hits you even if you're, you know, working class. It isn't like it's only for Silicon Valley. And, you know, people are leaving and, you know, Steve said, you know, they might have better wages weather than Florida. (34:10–34:15)

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Asserts that California's income tax affects working-class individuals, not just high earners.

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