John Thune: “It’s a great message. I like the message. But it shouldn’t be paid for…”

On the recordSeptember 29, 2026

It’s a great message. I like the message. But it shouldn’t be paid for with taxpayer dollars.

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Republican · South Dakota

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On the use of taxpayer dollars for political ads.

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