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Will Tax Cuts Backfire on Republican Governors?

While Washington is obsessed with Democratic control of the Senate, Republican Governors are fighting for re-election in some crucial states. It’s all about budget deficits, education cuts and slow job growth. What are the possible consequences for the Republican presidential nomination in 2016?

By Warren Olney • Oct 8, 2014 • 51m Listen

While Washington is obsessed with Democratic control of the Senate, Republican Governors are fighting for re-election in some crucial states. Sam Brownback gave Kansas a “real, live experiment” in trickle down economics. Now business types are supporting his Democratic challenger. Cuts in taxes may backfire against GOP Governors in Wisconsin, Florida, Michigan, Maine, Georgia—and big-time in Pennsylvania. It’s all about budget deficits, education cuts and slow job growth. What are the possible consequences for the Republican presidential nomination in 2016?

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Will Tax Cuts Backfire on Republican Governors?

While Washington is obsessed with Democratic control of the Senate, Republican Governors are fighting for re-election in some crucial states. It’s all about budget deficits, education cuts and slow job growth. What are the possible consequences for the Republican presidential nomination in 2016?

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Will Tax Cuts Backfire on Republican Governors?

While Washington is obsessed with Democratic control of the Senate, Republican Governors are fighting for re-election in some crucial states. It’s all about budget deficits, education cuts and slow job growth. What are the possible consequences for the Republican presidential nomination in 2016?

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