Politics is about building coalitions to advance your core principles. That’s why Republicans should propose increasing the gaming tax to lower the sales tax.
Victor Joecks
Victor Joecks is a Review-Journal columnist who explores and explains policy issues three days a week in the Opinion section. Previously he served as the executive vice president of the Nevada Policy Research Institute. Victor is also a staff sergeant in Nevada National Guard. Originally from Washington state, Victor received his bachelor’s degree from Hillsdale College.
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