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Tom Barrett: “With record high cost of living increases, groceries being…”

Featuring: Tom Barrett, Republican | U.S. House, Michigan, District 7

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An interview with Tom Barrett, a Republican candidate for District 7

Published | Video Starts at 00:55

You know, certainly that differential between ad spending is something that people look at. But, you know, I trust the people of this district. They see the direction the country is going in. With record high cost of living increases, groceries being, you know, more expensive than they were a year ago, gas being unaffordably high at $4.50 a gallon. Again, Barrett. Tells me issues like high inflation, crime and insecurity at our southern border with Mexico are all top of. Mind for him. If he's elected to represent Mid Michigan in Congress. (00:55–01:05)

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Asserts that the cost of living, groceries, and gas prices have significantly increased, with gas at $4.50 per gallon.

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