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Ken Jennings said, "I like the idea that we could bring back an America where it’s embarrassing for wealthy people to say, ‘Even though I could afford this, and it will improve public services in our state, I’d rather fight it.’"
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Ken Jennings stated that he likes the idea of bringing back an America where wealthy people would be embarrassed to fight against paying for public services they can afford.
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Ken Jennings
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Politics Social Commentary
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September 30, 2026 at 8:01 PM (2 weeks ago)
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September 30, 2026 at 8:01 PM (2 weeks ago)

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Washington Taxed Its Millionaires. Now the Rich Want It Repealed.
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https://nytimes.com/2026/09/27/us/politics/washington-state-millionaires-tax.html

Washington State voters will decide whether to repeal a new 9.9 percent income tax on millionaires, which is expected to generate over $3 billion annually. Critics argue the tax will drive out wealthy entrepreneurs and eventually lead to broader income taxes, while proponents highlight its role in easing the state's fiscal woes.

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