voteinorout on Instagram: "#JasonKander argues Missouri Republicans’ plan to scrap income tax for higher sales taxes would shift the burden onto working families, warning it’s a failed idea dressed up as competition policy. #Missouri #Taxes #Economy⁠ ⁠ In the clip, Kander, Missouri’s former Secretary of State, says the plan is “basically a huge tax cut for rich people and a huge tax increase for working people.” He points to Kansas, which tried a similar policy about a decade ago and “had to raise taxes” after revenue shortfalls. Missouri borders eight states, with major cities near state lines, meaning shoppers could easily cross borders and reduce state revenue, forcing even higher sales taxes. He contrasts that with Florida, where he says the model works because geography limits that behavior, adding, “I would love to sell you some oceanfront property in Missouri.”⁠ —⁠ ⁠ Where in Missouri am I right now? And what does it have to do with tax policy? (The t-shirts in this post come from @5poundapparel in Springfield - but that ain’t where I am either) Follow @jasonkander for more.⁠ ⁠ Help this information get to more voters. 🇺🇸 A well-informed electorate is a prerequisite to Democracy.—Thomas Jefferson"

20 likes, 0 comments - voteinorout on March 18, 2026: "#JasonKander argues Missouri Republicans’ plan to scrap income tax for higher sales taxes would shift the burden onto working families, warning it’s a failed idea dressed up as competition policy. #Missouri #Taxes #Economy⁠ ⁠ In the clip, Kander, Missouri’s former Secretary of State, says the plan is “basically a huge tax cut for rich people and a huge tax increase for working people.” He points to Kansas, which tried a similar policy about a decade ago and “had to raise taxes” after revenue shortfalls. Missouri borders eight states, with major cities near state lines, meaning shoppers could easily cross borders and reduce state revenue, forcing even higher sales taxes. He contrasts that with Florida, where he says the model works because geography limits that behavior, adding, “I would love to sell you some oceanfront property in Missouri.”⁠ —⁠ ⁠ Where in Missouri am I right now? And what does it have to do with tax policy? (The t-shirts in this post come from @5poundapparel in Springfield - but that ain’t where I am either) Follow @jasonkander for more.⁠ ⁠ Help this information get to more voters. 🇺🇸 A well-informed electorate is a prerequisite to Democracy.—Thomas Jefferson".