As Governor--I know I hate to ruin a beautiful afternoon like this, but listen to this one--as Governor, Bill Clinton raised and extended the sales tax, including a tax on baby formula, vegetables, and other groceries. He raised the gas tax. He taxed mobile homes and cable TV. And, oh yeah, he slapped a tax on beer. Audience members. Boo-o-o!
George H.W. Bush: “As Governor--I know I hate to ruin a beautiful afternoon like this, but listen to this one--as Governor, Bill Clinton…”
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