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Republicans worry that basic income programs grant an edge to their Democratic supporters.
Republicans worry that basic income programs grant an edge to their Democratic supporters.

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  • Republicans are stressing about the popularity of guaranteed basic income programs.
  • They worry the programs will give the Democrats who support them an edge in the upcoming election.
  • The GOP argues the programs discourage work, but studies show the opposite might be true.

Republicans may have a new election pain point.

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Republican leaders are worried that basic income programs will give Democrats a…