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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]

  • Yes, Virginia, he does take money from "big oil."

    According to an April 23 article in the LOS ANGELES TIMES, Senator “I don’t take money from oil companies” Obama has raked in approximately $300,000 in contributions from oil executives, employees and family members since last year. In March he received a total of $46,000. Might that have something to do with his change of stance on the issue?

    Contributors to his campaign, according to the article, include Ross Matthews, Sinclair Oil President, and John B. Hess, chairman of Hess Corporation. (Hess’ wife, Susan, contributed $14,000 to Obama's Senate campaign in 2003.) In addition, Robert L. Cavnar of Milagro Exploration (and wife Gracie) helped raise $50,000 for Obama last year. (Yes, Hillary has gotten money from oil folks too, but I haven’t heard her deny it.)

    Thanks to salon.com for giving the proposal some consideration. At least, we are discussing a real honest-to-god campaign issue in a somewhat reasonable manner rather than simply emoting about our favorite candidate and his love of truth and hope and change, etc.

    Oh, and by the way, I am so impressed that I will subscribe to replace one of those irate people who have announced they are writing you off.

    -- Wondrouswoman
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    Monday, May 5, 2008 09:48 PM
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