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First, this is a political campaign where one of two Dems is going to have to face John McCain. The gas tax thing may be pandering, but you can bet your sweet bippie that some folks on the edge will vote based on who supports the idea of saving them a few pennies.
Two, if you think the above is wrong and that people won't vote for someone because of the gas tax holiday proposal, just think about the way many people will drive for miles to save a nickel a gallon right now.
The gas tax holiday may not be good policy, but it's damn smart politics. Give the issue to McCain at the peril of losing the election.
