Missouri Secretary of State Jay Ashcroft faces bipartisan criticism for suggesting at a candidate forum that special benefits for veterans are unfair.
Missouri Secretary of State Jay Ashcroft is facing criticism from both Republicans and Democrats for suggesting at a candidate forum that special benefits for veterans are unfair. Ashcroft said, "I don't think we ought to treat people based on classifications. I think we ought to treat everybody equally. And I don't think we ought to say that if you're in the military, we give you this discount, but everybody else has to pay twice as much." Ashcroft's comments have been met with bipartisan backlash, with both Republicans and Democrats condemning his remarks.
February 22, 2024
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