Ron DeSantis

Rank 26 of 47

Score 12

@chriswithans That’s not at all what we are saying. You should look at what @GovGoneWild and the state FAFO audits are revealing about excessive spending at the local level. None of this is state revenue; we don’t need any revenue and will likely provide backfills for our more fiscally

10/12/2025, 6:42:40 PM

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Chris

@chriswithans

121d

@RonDeSantis You’re still selling this as revenue neutral, that local sales taxes are going to make up for the loss of residential (homestead) property tax revenue.

You run the state very well, which means there’s not much excess spending to cut. So that means the tax revenue has to be

Ron DeSantis

@RonDeSantis

121d

Good thing we took care of sales taxes on baby items years ago.

(And have made essentials ranging from food and medicine to disaster supplies exempt from sales tax, too).

Dan Shays

@RealDanielShays

121d

@crusadepepe Sales tax is a tax on consumption. Young people with families consume a lot more commodities than Boomers. An infant and a 2yr old means a lot of diapers. They outgrow their clothes fast. They need to eat etc. Boomers already have stuff and aren’t feeding children.

The statement engages in a discussion about state and local tax policies, specifically addressing concerns about revenue neutrality and local spending. It suggests looking into audits revealing excessive spending, implying a need for fiscal responsibility at the local level.

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The statement does not appear to cause harm and focuses on fiscal policy discussion. [+1]
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It promotes understanding by suggesting a review of audits to understand spending issues. [+1]
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The statement engages in constructive dialogue by addressing concerns and providing a counterpoint without personal attacks. [+1]