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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]

  • more HRC-boosting silliness

    I don't care who wins between Clinton and Obama, as I think they both leave a lot to be desired. Nevertheless, this is one of your more ridiculous articles-- wouldn't an economist's take on the gas tax proposal have made more sense than a lawyer's?

    Oh, that's right-- economists are virtually universal in regarding the gas tax holiday as a horrible idea!

    One additional thing Frost doesn't address is the opening the barn door effect-- will Republicans start demanding that all sorts of necessary taxes be suspended as a consequence of Hillary's legitimizing of McCain's position, accelerating our government's spiraling descent towards insolvency?

    -- Jonathan Versen
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    Monday, May 5, 2008 08:38 PM
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