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Tuesday, May 6, 2008 12:00 AM

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

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  • Tuesday, May 6, 2008 10:38 AM

    wow!

    I guess we should support the gas tax holiday on the basis that it would help an infinitesimally small amount! Plus, McCain and Clinton will be able to get this bill to pass because one of them will be President this summer... oh yeah, right, they won't. But Hillary will be able to get the windfall profits tax through... oh yeah, right, she won't. At least this is a good long-term strategy to reduce oil demand... oh yeah, right, it isn't.

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