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Obama is wrong about the gas tax
Think Clinton's plan to suspend the gas tax temporarily is a bad idea? A similar measure in Illinois -- which Obama backed -- seems to have helped consumers.
By George Frost [2008-05-06]

  • Not a solution

    Some are having to choose between gasoline and food. A savings of $30 or $50 is a significant amount of cash for at least some Americans.

    And that is why this plan IS a sham. A one time savings of $30-50 does nothing to tackle the very real problem of long-term out-of-control gas prices. A one time savings of less than $60 is not a solution, it is a gimmick, plain and simple. This plan is not a solution, it is political pandering and HRC is rightly slammed for it. Once the summer is over, those very same families you mentioned will go right back to choosing food or gas. Your logic is terrible, and I cannot believe Salon even published this worthless article.

    -- adambedge17
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    Tuesday, May 6, 2008 06:22 AM
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