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Entire-Job7656 t1_j45avvo wrote

I wouldn't be surprised if it passes the house as well with such a slim majority. Maybe I'm wrong but I imagine there are a handful of Democrats that would vote yes, if nothing else because of fear of losing their seat next time around. Regardless, it's something that's unpopular for that majority of voters. I would be shocked if it doesn't end up getting lowered. If it doesn't it will certainly be an issue that Republicans will harp on the next election cycle.

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[deleted] t1_j45tyv2 wrote

Republicans are the one who passed the tax in the first place

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IrrumaboMalum t1_j4698yu wrote

And now the optics will be the Republicans trying to lower it and the Democrats keeping it high.

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mattd1972 t1_j45vdpy wrote

They’re screwed either way. Either they’re painted as loving high taxes, or accused of defunding the police.

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