Comments on: McCain unyielding in call for gas tax relief http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/05/01/mccain-unyielding-in-call-for-gas-tax-relief/ All politics, all the time Mon, 21 Dec 2009 22:07:36 +0000 http://wordpress.com/ hourly 1 By: R2 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/05/01/mccain-unyielding-in-call-for-gas-tax-relief/#comment-997512 R2 Thu, 01 May 2008 23:15:36 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=6828#comment-997512 Hillary: I will obliterate Iran. McCain: I will stay in Iraq for 100 years and bomb Iran. You decide '08 Hillary: I will obliterate Iran.
McCain: I will stay in Iraq for 100 years and bomb Iran.

You decide '08

]]> By: ShannonL http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/05/01/mccain-unyielding-in-call-for-gas-tax-relief/#comment-997506 ShannonL Thu, 01 May 2008 23:14:08 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=6828#comment-997506 You people don't think deep enough... You people don't know what this really is... Ok...for you morons.... 100,000,000 americans drive saving 50 dollars over the summer. That is 5 billion dollars. American's have not stopped driving, they have stopped spending in other places. This is...in effect...an economic package from the economy...5 billion dollars will be put back into our summer economy because of this. YES...that money is lost tax revenue... but if you are not complaining about the tax rebates...then you have nothing to complain about here. You people don't think deep enough...
You people don't know what this really is...

Ok...for you morons....

100,000,000 americans drive saving 50 dollars over the summer.
That is 5 billion dollars.

American's have not stopped driving, they have stopped spending in other places.

This is...in effect...an economic package from the economy...5 billion dollars will be put back into our summer economy because of this.

YES...that money is lost tax revenue...
but if you are not complaining about the tax rebates...then you have nothing to complain about here.

]]> By: kathleen retired Professional w/woman for obama http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/05/01/mccain-unyielding-in-call-for-gas-tax-relief/#comment-997492 kathleen retired Professional w/woman for obama Thu, 01 May 2008 23:10:18 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=6828#comment-997492 Bloomberg say that would be only a temporary fix but would take money away from repairing our crumbling bridges and infrastructures. Don't you remember, People were driving off into the sunset into Lake Superior onto their deaths? Or did you forget, already? And, if we continue in the war in Iraq, and possible bomb Iran-Obliberate them as Hillary said on National T.V., With the Debt of the war.Do we have anything left? No. and we owe China 10 Billion with interest. Is our Country gone, yet? Bloomberg say that would
be only a temporary fix but would take money away from repairing our crumbling bridges and infrastructures. Don't you remember, People were driving off into the sunset into Lake Superior onto their deaths? Or did you forget, already?
And, if we continue in the war in Iraq, and possible bomb Iran-Obliberate them as Hillary said on National T.V., With the Debt of the war.Do we have anything left? No. and we owe China 10 Billion with
interest. Is our Country gone, yet?

]]> By: After further review,Texas http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/05/01/mccain-unyielding-in-call-for-gas-tax-relief/#comment-997490 After further review,Texas Thu, 01 May 2008 23:09:54 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=6828#comment-997490 Nationalize the oil companies. Nationalize the oil companies.

]]> By: Bob, Seattle http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/05/01/mccain-unyielding-in-call-for-gas-tax-relief/#comment-997476 Bob, Seattle Thu, 01 May 2008 23:06:14 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=6828#comment-997476 Give the relief where it will affect all Americans the fastest and the greatest. Allow all trucking companies tax credits on diesel fuel for 25% of their useage. That will keep the price of all goods from increasing due to the cost of transportation. This will in turn provide more savings than any gas tax savings for the folks at the pump. Give the relief where it will affect all Americans the fastest and the greatest. Allow all trucking companies tax credits on diesel fuel for 25% of their useage. That will keep the price of all goods from increasing due to the cost of transportation. This will in turn provide more savings than any gas tax savings for the folks at the pump.

]]> By: Ilona Proud Canadian http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/05/01/mccain-unyielding-in-call-for-gas-tax-relief/#comment-997422 Ilona Proud Canadian Thu, 01 May 2008 22:58:31 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=6828#comment-997422 Folks, google................Paul vs Clinton google.................paul vs clinton google.................Paul vs Clinton google.................paul vs clinton Pleeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeease Folks,

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]]> By: Nunya http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/05/01/mccain-unyielding-in-call-for-gas-tax-relief/#comment-997362 Nunya Thu, 01 May 2008 22:49:34 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=6828#comment-997362 It is a bad, stupid thing to do. Lowering the price wil increase the demand for it, and you will see very little if any difference in what you pay for gas. You won't save the pitiful $25 and you will pay more in car repairs because the gas tax funds road repairs. Of course, most people don't understand the concept of penny-wise, pound-foolish any more, but at least you would hope that the presidential candidates would be smarter than the average... It is a bad, stupid thing to do. Lowering the price wil increase the demand for it, and you will see very little if any difference in what you pay for gas. You won't save the pitiful $25 and you will pay more in car repairs because the gas tax funds road repairs. Of course, most people don't understand the concept of penny-wise, pound-foolish any more, but at least you would hope that the presidential candidates would be smarter than the average...

]]> By: Chris in Va. http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/05/01/mccain-unyielding-in-call-for-gas-tax-relief/#comment-997357 Chris in Va. Thu, 01 May 2008 22:49:07 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=6828#comment-997357 i support the right of Cam of Kentucky to post his post here (see 4:33). The first amandment provides the right of every American to open his mouth and prove he's an idiot. i support the right of Cam of Kentucky to post his post here (see 4:33). The first amandment provides the right of every American to open his mouth and prove he's an idiot.

]]> By: Chris in Va. http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/05/01/mccain-unyielding-in-call-for-gas-tax-relief/#comment-997345 Chris in Va. Thu, 01 May 2008 22:47:21 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=6828#comment-997345 I support the right of Cam of Kentucky to post his post above(see 4:33) The first amendment provides the right of every American to open his mouth and prove he is an idiot. I support the right of Cam of Kentucky to post his post above(see 4:33)
The first amendment provides the right of every American to open his mouth and prove he is an idiot.

]]> By: Jocely http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/05/01/mccain-unyielding-in-call-for-gas-tax-relief/#comment-997325 Jocely Thu, 01 May 2008 22:43:49 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=6828#comment-997325 I want be surprise if they were to elect McCain after all they elected george Bush twice because the american like the idea of a president who like to pretend our country is safer when we go to war, increase the deficit tremendously than cut tax while they are doing it, forget about the economy, healthcare, housing crisis, education which are the core of keeping our nation economy and what makes America the great leader of the world. Should we vote the republican again I think we should go to rehab after that. Jocely, North Carolina I want be surprise if they were to elect McCain after all they elected george Bush twice because the american like the idea of a president who like to pretend our country is safer when we go to war, increase the deficit tremendously than cut tax while they are doing it, forget about the economy, healthcare, housing crisis, education which are the core of keeping our nation economy and what makes America the great leader of the world. Should we vote the republican again I think we should go to rehab after that.

Jocely,
North Carolina

]]> By: DHW http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/05/01/mccain-unyielding-in-call-for-gas-tax-relief/#comment-997319 DHW Thu, 01 May 2008 22:43:07 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=6828#comment-997319 Jack, No one dies a Republican. In the end they fear a God that's bigger than themselves. They start out as Democrats when the world is fresh, and they think about others, which is a good thing. Then slowly, they start believing that they're better than everyone else, make a little money, follow in Karl Rove's footsteps...until one day they say "hey I don't need anybody, I'll be a Republican. They skate threw life like a charm, it's me and only me and that's it. Then they start getting old. They start thinking...I mean really thinking about their lives, and just before they are about to meet their maker. Wow, they don't want to hedge their bets. So they slowly start thinking about other people and before you know it, they're Democrats again. Just in the nick of time--and then they're gone. Jack,

No one dies a Republican. In the end they fear a God that's bigger than themselves. They start out as Democrats when the world is fresh, and they think about others, which is a good thing. Then slowly, they start believing that they're better than everyone else, make a little money, follow in Karl Rove's footsteps...until one day they say "hey I don't need anybody, I'll be a Republican. They skate threw life like a charm, it's me and only me and that's it.

Then they start getting old. They start thinking...I mean really thinking about their lives, and just before they are about to meet their maker. Wow, they don't want to hedge their bets. So they slowly start thinking about other people and before you know it, they're Democrats again. Just in the nick of time–and then they're gone.

]]> By: zelda gross http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/05/01/mccain-unyielding-in-call-for-gas-tax-relief/#comment-997316 zelda gross Thu, 01 May 2008 22:42:55 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=6828#comment-997316 Jeusus loves the sinner but hates the sin. This man is a SINNER with the biggest of them. This is just another sin. Why continue paying his oil friends millions and act like a few dollars in gas is going to make a big difference? How is the goverment supposed to maintain roads. I don't even drive very much so how will this help me? You have to stop robbing from the poor and giving to the rich! Jeusus loves the sinner but hates the sin. This man is a SINNER with the biggest of them. This is just another sin. Why continue paying his oil friends millions and act like a few dollars in gas is going to make a big difference? How is the goverment supposed to maintain roads. I don't even drive very much so how will this help me? You have to stop robbing from the poor and giving to the rich!

]]> By: Free Handouts http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/05/01/mccain-unyielding-in-call-for-gas-tax-relief/#comment-997309 Free Handouts Thu, 01 May 2008 22:41:41 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=6828#comment-997309 For the love of God, I don't want to be taxed MORE to pay for YOUR healthcare. Sorry but you are not entitled to my money! For the love of God, I don't want to be taxed MORE to pay for YOUR healthcare. Sorry but you are not entitled to my money!

]]> By: Beervana http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/05/01/mccain-unyielding-in-call-for-gas-tax-relief/#comment-997293 Beervana Thu, 01 May 2008 22:38:39 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=6828#comment-997293 Obamination..............Hilidiot.....McSame/McShame/McLame........good golly miss molly.....I'd say the good ole US of A is in fer a rough ride.................yeehaw Obamination..............Hilidiot.....McSame/McShame/McLame........good golly miss molly.....I'd say the good ole US of A is in fer a rough ride.................yeehaw

]]> By: Jodie from Idaho http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/05/01/mccain-unyielding-in-call-for-gas-tax-relief/#comment-997291 Jodie from Idaho Thu, 01 May 2008 22:38:16 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=6828#comment-997291 Are people actually voting for this retard? Where are your medical records? Lets play John Hagee's comments over and over on the TV. If America elects this guy than you are all dumber than I thought. Not to mention gullable. Wake up! YOu will only save $30 with this plan, and that $30 adds up in the government especially since that is the money used to build our roads and bridges. Oh right! We should be paying to build Iraq's roads and bridges, but not ours. Gotcha. I wondered why i worked so hard. Seriously! Has everyone already forgotten about what happened to the bridge in Minnesota? Are people actually voting for this retard? Where are your medical records? Lets play John Hagee's comments over and over on the TV. If America elects this guy than you are all dumber than I thought. Not to mention gullable. Wake up! YOu will only save $30 with this plan, and that $30 adds up in the government especially since that is the money used to build our roads and bridges. Oh right! We should be paying to build Iraq's roads and bridges, but not ours. Gotcha. I wondered why i worked so hard. Seriously! Has everyone already forgotten about what happened to the bridge in Minnesota?

]]> By: STOP THE MADDNESS!!!! http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/05/01/mccain-unyielding-in-call-for-gas-tax-relief/#comment-997282 STOP THE MADDNESS!!!! Thu, 01 May 2008 22:36:50 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=6828#comment-997282 “I’d like to see families in America have a relief from ever increasing costs of gasoline,” he said, “so maybe at the end of the summer after this tax holiday they could buy school supplies for their children as they start the school year.” Does this guy even have a clue!? EVERY financial analyst has said that this is CRAP!! Obama is doing his best to tell us the Truth, but there are those that fall for ANYTHING! I am no great mathematician, but I tried to tell you guys in these blogs that this SAVINGS don't amount to much of NOTHING! What on the avage you will save $9 bucks a month? Then prices goes back up, but get this even higher!! Give me a REALBREAK save the BS, it's bad enough we have to go through this mess must we have some RICH ELITIST SNOBS throw pennies at our feet in disguise of a win-fall. WHO????? IN THEIR RIGHT MINDS WANTS TO PUT UP WITH EITHER HILLARY OR MCCAIN FEEDING THEM LIES FOR ANOTHER 4 YEARS, I'M ALREADY TO THE POINT I DON'T TRUST EITHER, EVERYTIME THEY OPEN THEIR MOUTHS I EXPECT A LIE. MY NERVES COULD NOT TAKE MUCH MORE OF THIS! LORD HELP US!!! I hate people BSing me!! “I’d like to see families in America have a relief from ever increasing costs of gasoline,” he said, “so maybe at the end of the summer after this tax holiday they could buy school supplies for their children as they start the school year.”

Does this guy even have a clue!? EVERY financial analyst has said that this is CRAP!! Obama is doing his best to tell us the Truth, but there are those that fall for ANYTHING! I am no great mathematician, but I tried to tell you guys in these blogs that this SAVINGS don't amount to much of NOTHING! What on the avage you will save $9 bucks a month? Then prices goes back up, but get this even higher!! Give me a REALBREAK save the BS, it's bad enough we have to go through this mess must we have some RICH ELITIST SNOBS throw pennies at our feet in disguise of a win-fall.

WHO????? IN THEIR RIGHT MINDS WANTS TO PUT UP WITH EITHER HILLARY OR MCCAIN FEEDING THEM LIES FOR ANOTHER 4 YEARS, I'M ALREADY TO THE POINT I DON'T TRUST EITHER, EVERYTIME THEY OPEN THEIR MOUTHS I EXPECT A LIE. MY NERVES COULD NOT TAKE MUCH MORE OF THIS!

LORD HELP US!!!

I hate people BSing me!!

]]> By: Ken http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/05/01/mccain-unyielding-in-call-for-gas-tax-relief/#comment-997280 Ken Thu, 01 May 2008 22:36:32 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=6828#comment-997280 McPinhead: Vote for me, and I'll cut your taxes by giving you $0.25 back for every gallon of gas you buy, while I continue to implement policies that will raise it by $1.00. I know what's best for you -- I spent time in a POW camp. Obama-bots: Its Hillary's fault. Wait, what are we talking about.......? God those Hillary people are hateful ..... I hate everyone of them. NOTICE TO THE PEOPLE -- My god, the price of a gallon of gas is about to exceed your average IQ, with or without the fed. gas tax. Get a grip. McPinhead: Vote for me, and I'll cut your taxes by giving you $0.25 back for every gallon of gas you buy, while I continue to implement policies that will raise it by $1.00. I know what's best for you - I spent time in a POW camp.

Obama-bots: Its Hillary's fault. Wait, what are we talking about.......? God those Hillary people are hateful ..... I hate everyone of them.

NOTICE TO THE PEOPLE - My god, the price of a gallon of gas is about to exceed your average IQ, with or without the fed. gas tax. Get a grip.

]]> By: Dan (TX) http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/05/01/mccain-unyielding-in-call-for-gas-tax-relief/#comment-997265 Dan (TX) Thu, 01 May 2008 22:33:00 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=6828#comment-997265 What will the politicians give us next year when gasoline is $6/gallon? A rebate based on consumption? :) What will the politicians give us next year when gasoline is $6/gallon? A rebate based on consumption? :)

]]> By: James in Oregon http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/05/01/mccain-unyielding-in-call-for-gas-tax-relief/#comment-997240 James in Oregon Thu, 01 May 2008 22:31:14 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=6828#comment-997240 Looks like John and Hillary have been smoking out of the same pipe. Looks like John and Hillary have been smoking out of the same pipe.

]]> By: Jack in ND http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/05/01/mccain-unyielding-in-call-for-gas-tax-relief/#comment-997215 Jack in ND Thu, 01 May 2008 22:27:54 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=6828#comment-997215 It's the stupidest ideas that are clung to with the most tenacity. It's the stupidest ideas that are clung to with the most tenacity.

]]> By: Chris in Va. http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/05/01/mccain-unyielding-in-call-for-gas-tax-relief/#comment-997121 Chris in Va. Thu, 01 May 2008 22:18:41 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=6828#comment-997121 So John, there are 25 days left until Memorial day. Do you have so much power as to get this scheme enacted by then, or are you simply pandering (lying) to the American people for votes. The ball is now in your court, it's one or the other. So John, there are 25 days left until Memorial day. Do you have so much power as to get this scheme enacted by then, or are you simply pandering (lying) to the American people for votes. The ball is now in your court, it's one or the other.

]]> By: Ian http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/05/01/mccain-unyielding-in-call-for-gas-tax-relief/#comment-997116 Ian Thu, 01 May 2008 22:18:16 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=6828#comment-997116 So if the price of gas is ever increasing shouldn't one deduce that this is not a good plan? And where is the money going to come from when we can no longer afford to fix our roads? Is no one else furious that we are spending billions of dollars a day repairing Iraq's roads, buildings, and bridges while ours are falling apart???? So if the price of gas is ever increasing shouldn't one deduce that this is not a good plan? And where is the money going to come from when we can no longer afford to fix our roads?

Is no one else furious that we are spending billions of dollars a day repairing Iraq's roads, buildings, and bridges while ours are falling apart????

]]> By: RB http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/05/01/mccain-unyielding-in-call-for-gas-tax-relief/#comment-997074 RB Thu, 01 May 2008 22:14:24 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=6828#comment-997074 Isn't this also the McSame who is preaching about supporting our troops, but won't sign on to an education bill because it will cost $2B. Well, McSame, what do you say we take a week off from Iraq? That will more than cover the cost. Is he saying our kids are good enough to die for their country, but not good enough to educate!? Isn't this also the McSame who is preaching about supporting our troops, but won't sign on to an education bill because it will cost $2B. Well, McSame, what do you say we take a week off from Iraq? That will more than cover the cost. Is he saying our kids are good enough to die for their country, but not good enough to educate!?

]]> By: Shannon http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/05/01/mccain-unyielding-in-call-for-gas-tax-relief/#comment-997064 Shannon Thu, 01 May 2008 22:13:31 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=6828#comment-997064 I'm not a McCain supporter, Hillary gets my vote, but I love how Obama trashes this idea, it's a small amount of money he says, unimportant. I guess when you don't have to worry about money, it's ok to be condescending. Lucky Obama. Well, I say it's something while we try to work out more long term solutions. Obama's solution was to give big oil a tax break when he voted for the Cheney Energy bill. Which is better, a little money in our pockets, our a tax break for big oil. We know which one Obama agrees with. I'm not a McCain supporter, Hillary gets my vote, but I love how Obama trashes this idea, it's a small amount of money he says, unimportant. I guess when you don't have to worry about money, it's ok to be condescending. Lucky Obama. Well, I say it's something while we try to work out more long term solutions. Obama's solution was to give big oil a tax break when he voted for the Cheney Energy bill. Which is better, a little money in our pockets, our a tax break for big oil. We know which one Obama agrees with.

]]> By: RB http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/05/01/mccain-unyielding-in-call-for-gas-tax-relief/#comment-997039 RB Thu, 01 May 2008 22:11:20 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=6828#comment-997039 Isn't this the McSame who said it was not a good idea to bail out homeowners, but it was OK to bail out the investors who made a bad investment in the companies that invested in the mortgages of the homeowners??? Hmmm. Well, who's going to pay the mortgage on all those foreclosed homes? Doesn't he know that if homeowners can't pay the mortgage, the companies that invested in the mortgages can't make money, and the people who invested in the companies can't make money! Seems elementary to me that you'd want to help the ones who support the entire system: the homeowners!! And, this is the best the repubs have to offer?? Bring it! Isn't this the McSame who said it was not a good idea to bail out homeowners, but it was OK to bail out the investors who made a bad investment in the companies that invested in the mortgages of the homeowners??? Hmmm. Well, who's going to pay the mortgage on all those foreclosed homes? Doesn't he know that if homeowners can't pay the mortgage, the companies that invested in the mortgages can't make money, and the people who invested in the companies can't make money! Seems elementary to me that you'd want to help the ones who support the entire system: the homeowners!! And, this is the best the repubs have to offer?? Bring it!

]]> By: canuck http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/05/01/mccain-unyielding-in-call-for-gas-tax-relief/#comment-997030 canuck Thu, 01 May 2008 22:10:03 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=6828#comment-997030 This may appeal to those who need instant gratification. what i don't understand is, McCain suggest you drive a little further. To where might i ask, when you fill your tank to drive to a nice campsite on a crumbling highway, buy some slurpees for the kids and have nothing left to pay for the site. you can only make a weak dollar stretch so far. Chuck, Oregonians for Obama makes a good point. i'd like to point out that when you go to buy food ie: cereal, coffe, etc. prices go up, then for a week, select items go "on sale" while they raise prices on other items. then a week later, those items go "on sale" to previous prices and the so called bargains are only temporary to hide the spike in the "new price". in the long run, our need for lower prices increases the demand on certain things, hence the price goes up . same thing with gas. This may appeal to those who need instant gratification. what i don't understand is, McCain suggest you drive a little further. To where might i ask, when you fill your tank to drive to a nice campsite on a crumbling highway, buy some slurpees for the kids and have nothing left to pay for the site. you can only make a weak dollar stretch so far.

Chuck, Oregonians for Obama makes a good point.

i'd like to point out that when you go to buy food ie: cereal, coffe, etc. prices go up, then for a week, select items go "on sale" while they raise prices on other items. then a week later, those items go "on sale" to previous prices and the so called bargains are only temporary to hide the spike in the "new price". in the long run, our need for lower prices increases the demand on certain things, hence the price goes up . same thing with gas.

]]> By: Teddy http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/05/01/mccain-unyielding-in-call-for-gas-tax-relief/#comment-996992 Teddy Thu, 01 May 2008 22:06:14 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=6828#comment-996992 McCain's market based economic and health care plans are not attactive when economy is not good. When time is tough, a lot of people want help from governments, instead of standing up on their own. Therefore, McCain needs to propose something to show he indeed care about lower income people. He knows the gas tax holiday idea will not be adopted. Even Bush rejected it. Clinton is politically savy enough to propose a similar idea. Therefore, Obama is put on defensive on the issue. Maybe he should also propose something new, but different, to put Clinton and McCain. Obama has been on defensive in the past several weeks. Maybe McCain's market based appoaches are better. But the ideas will be tough to sell this tough year. You should expect McCain's campain to try to direction discussions to some small policy differences like the gas tax holiday. This general election will be determined by economy discussions. Both Obama (Clinton too) and McCain will be very careful on the Iraq issue. Obama (or Clinton) does not want to remind people he (she) is not experienced enough in national security issues while McCain knows Iraq war is not popular at all. No one knows who will actually benefit talking Iraq. There are differences on a lot of big issues. But they will be careful on those issues. For instance, they have a huge difference on the abortion issue, but they all want to avoid the topics. Therefore, you will see a lot of fighting on the small issues like gas tax holiday. McCain's market based economic and health care plans are not attactive when economy is not good. When time is tough, a lot of people want help from governments, instead of standing up on their own. Therefore, McCain needs to propose something to show he indeed care about lower income people. He knows the gas tax holiday idea will not be adopted. Even Bush rejected it. Clinton is politically savy enough to propose a similar idea. Therefore, Obama is put on defensive on the issue. Maybe he should also propose something new, but different, to put Clinton and McCain.

Obama has been on defensive in the past several weeks.

Maybe McCain's market based appoaches are better. But the ideas will be tough to sell this tough year. You should expect McCain's campain to try to direction discussions to some small policy differences like the gas tax holiday. This general election will be determined by economy discussions. Both Obama (Clinton too) and McCain will be very careful on the Iraq issue. Obama (or Clinton) does not want to remind people he (she) is not experienced enough in national security issues while McCain knows Iraq war is not popular at all. No one knows who will actually benefit talking Iraq.

There are differences on a lot of big issues. But they will be careful on those issues. For instance, they have a huge difference on the abortion issue, but they all want to avoid the topics.

Therefore, you will see a lot of fighting on the small issues like gas tax holiday.

]]> By: MD http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/05/01/mccain-unyielding-in-call-for-gas-tax-relief/#comment-996984 MD Thu, 01 May 2008 22:05:46 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=6828#comment-996984 This is why McStupid should not be elected as anything, let alone as the president. Actually, at the next election, the good people of Arizona should replace him in the senate. He is just as stubborn as Bush. Even after he admitted he doesn't know anything about economics, and yet comes up with a "plan," which economists say is a stupid plan, he still doesn't yield. This is why McStupid should not be elected as anything, let alone as the president. Actually, at the next election, the good people of Arizona should replace him in the senate.

He is just as stubborn as Bush. Even after he admitted he doesn't know anything about economics, and yet comes up with a "plan," which economists say is a stupid plan, he still doesn't yield.

]]> By: MORE CLINTON SPAM http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/05/01/mccain-unyielding-in-call-for-gas-tax-relief/#comment-996945 MORE CLINTON SPAM Thu, 01 May 2008 22:02:14 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=6828#comment-996945 CLINTON and MCAIN SOLUTION TO THE ECONOMY? Give taxpayers $30 dollars in tax savings to SHUT THEM UP! CLINTON and MCAIN SOLUTION TO THE ECONOMY?

Give taxpayers $30 dollars in tax savings to SHUT THEM UP!

]]> By: Steve http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/05/01/mccain-unyielding-in-call-for-gas-tax-relief/#comment-996935 Steve Thu, 01 May 2008 22:00:40 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=6828#comment-996935 If we really want to off-set the price of gas lets all go on strike May, 2, and not buy any gas for that day. If they really wanted to save energy why not stop the US Postal Service from Saturday mail delivery. Make saturday a nation holiday for the truck drivers. We could really save gas if we really wanted to! Steve Ky If we really want to off-set the price of gas lets all go on strike May, 2, and not buy any gas for that day. If they really wanted to save energy why not stop the US Postal Service from Saturday mail delivery. Make saturday a nation holiday for the truck drivers. We could really save gas if we really wanted to!

Steve
Ky

]]> By: justsayit4u http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/05/01/mccain-unyielding-in-call-for-gas-tax-relief/#comment-996894 justsayit4u Thu, 01 May 2008 21:57:25 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=6828#comment-996894 The Holiday Tax break is a joke. Even if gas is decreased by 18 cent per gallon, it will to stop the oil companies from increasing the fuel prices. If the holiday tax was imposed on May 5 and gas is decreased by .18, the gas companies will increase their prices by May 9. Oil prices has to be regulated. Oil companies are recording record earning at a time when the economy is at its weakest. Something has to give....... Obama 08......justsayingit4u Mississippi..... The Holiday Tax break is a joke. Even if gas is decreased by 18 cent per gallon, it will to stop the oil companies from increasing the fuel prices. If the holiday tax was imposed on May 5 and gas is decreased by .18, the gas companies will increase their prices by May 9.

Oil prices has to be regulated. Oil companies are recording record earning at a time when the economy is at its weakest. Something has to give.......

Obama 08......justsayingit4u Mississippi.....

]]> By: I have spoken http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/05/01/mccain-unyielding-in-call-for-gas-tax-relief/#comment-996880 I have spoken Thu, 01 May 2008 21:55:58 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=6828#comment-996880 Lower the price of gas you idiot! Start with that! Lower the price of gas you idiot! Start with that!

]]> By: Mike from Calgary, Canada http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/05/01/mccain-unyielding-in-call-for-gas-tax-relief/#comment-996868 Mike from Calgary, Canada Thu, 01 May 2008 21:55:17 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=6828#comment-996868 He can promise anything now - to do something before Bush leaves office. Instead of the BS, get fellow Republican Bush moving - just don't move along I-35 Highway or ove any bridges on the Interstate highways. Mike He can promise anything now – to do something before Bush leaves office. Instead of the BS, get fellow Republican Bush moving – just don't move along I-35 Highway or ove any bridges on the Interstate highways.

Mike

]]> By: Sharon Minnesota http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/05/01/mccain-unyielding-in-call-for-gas-tax-relief/#comment-996864 Sharon Minnesota Thu, 01 May 2008 21:55:03 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=6828#comment-996864 Just watching Wolf's Situation Room. Why is it that on this show the Obama guy gets to call Hillary's plan for relief of gas price a fairy tale when Bill Clinton was called a racist when he said those two "controversial words"? Hillary Clinton is the only candidate who has addressed both short and long term solutions to the gas price crises. What's up with Barack Obama and his negative and snarky remarks on this subject? Just watching Wolf's Situation Room. Why is it that on this show the Obama guy gets to call Hillary's plan for relief of gas price a fairy tale when Bill Clinton was called a racist when he said those two "controversial words"?

Hillary Clinton is the only candidate who has addressed both short and long term solutions to the gas price crises.

What's up with Barack Obama and his negative and snarky remarks on this subject?

]]> By: Frank http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/05/01/mccain-unyielding-in-call-for-gas-tax-relief/#comment-996869 Frank Thu, 01 May 2008 21:52:16 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=6828#comment-996869 Wow. So McCain and Hillary persist in saying this is a good thing, despite all the independent economists? That's because they think people are too stupid to investigate themselves, or that we don't read or pay attention to anything other than Fox News. People who persist in voting for those two deserve them. Sadly, they are right about some people. Witness on this very post - Marg, Cam of Kentucky, Uncle Sam, Shirley P, Jon, DC Insider (yeah right), Spider, and Sharon of Minnesota who thinks economists are fortune tellers.... Hillary Clinton has taken more money from lobbyist and special interests than any Democrat or Republican in this race, and we all have heard how John McCain has been in bed with the lobbyist - if you believe these 2 people are interested in you, then you are sadly mistaken. Wow. So McCain and Hillary persist in saying this is a good thing, despite all the independent economists? That's because they think people are too stupid to investigate themselves, or that we don't read or pay attention to anything other than Fox News.
People who persist in voting for those two deserve them.

Sadly, they are right about some people.
Witness on this very post – Marg, Cam of Kentucky, Uncle Sam, Shirley P, Jon, DC Insider (yeah right), Spider, and Sharon of Minnesota who thinks economists are fortune tellers....
Hillary Clinton has taken more money from lobbyist and special interests than any Democrat or Republican in this race, and we all have heard how John McCain has been in bed with the lobbyist – if you believe these 2 people are interested in you, then you are sadly mistaken.

]]> By: Chi4Obama http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/05/01/mccain-unyielding-in-call-for-gas-tax-relief/#comment-996810 Chi4Obama Thu, 01 May 2008 21:49:57 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=6828#comment-996810 I would trust Rev. Wright with economic issues, before I would McCain (well almost). But nonethless, McCain's proposal reaffirms his short-sightedness. He has readily admitted that he doesn't know "much about the economy". Every notable analyst has called this gas tax holiday a bad idea. And yet he is still the Republicans' best option for President? I'm casting my ballot for the "inexperienced", "elitist" from Chicago. At least he has the judgement to see the big picture. I would trust Rev. Wright with economic issues, before I would McCain (well almost). But nonethless, McCain's proposal reaffirms his short-sightedness. He has readily admitted that he doesn't know "much about the economy". Every notable analyst has called this gas tax holiday a bad idea. And yet he is still the Republicans' best option for President?

I'm casting my ballot for the "inexperienced", "elitist" from Chicago. At least he has the judgement to see the big picture.

]]> By: DJ, LA, CA http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/05/01/mccain-unyielding-in-call-for-gas-tax-relief/#comment-996788 DJ, LA, CA Thu, 01 May 2008 21:48:11 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=6828#comment-996788 Memo to John: You can drill all the Alaskan oil, pander to the special interest oil lobbies, and talk about election year gimmicks all you want however guest what? Drilling more oil, tax breaks, and more perk for your oil executive golfing pals won't reduce demand 1 bit. Memo to John:

You can drill all the Alaskan oil, pander to the special interest oil lobbies,
and talk about election year gimmicks all you want however guest what?

Drilling more oil, tax breaks, and more perk for your oil executive golfing pals won't reduce demand 1 bit.

]]> By: Obama '08 & '12 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/05/01/mccain-unyielding-in-call-for-gas-tax-relief/#comment-996775 Obama '08 & '12 Thu, 01 May 2008 21:47:10 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=6828#comment-996775 PETER PAUL VS CLINTON!!! PLEASE PEOPLE, GOOGLE THIS AND LEARN MORE ABOUT YOUR BELOVED HILLARY CLINTON PETER PAUL VS CLINTON!!!

PLEASE PEOPLE, GOOGLE THIS AND LEARN MORE ABOUT YOUR BELOVED HILLARY CLINTON

]]> By: mario http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/05/01/mccain-unyielding-in-call-for-gas-tax-relief/#comment-996770 mario Thu, 01 May 2008 21:46:46 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=6828#comment-996770 I heard Hillary will switch to the Republican party and offer McCain to be her Vice President ;-) I heard Hillary will switch to the Republican party and offer McCain to be her Vice President ;-)

]]> By: kathleen retired Professional w/woman for obama http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/05/01/mccain-unyielding-in-call-for-gas-tax-relief/#comment-996766 kathleen retired Professional w/woman for obama Thu, 01 May 2008 21:46:40 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=6828#comment-996766 Bill will continue to make Millions from Dubai and Columbia and Hillary won't even notice!!!! Right in front of her nose and a quick walk to the Lobbyists, Congressmen, and Senate and Judges. Worlds greatest scam artists. Bill will continue to make Millions from Dubai and Columbia and
Hillary won't even notice!!!! Right in front of her nose and a quick
walk to the Lobbyists, Congressmen, and Senate and Judges.
Worlds greatest scam artists.

]]> By: kathleen retired Professional w/woman for obama http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/05/01/mccain-unyielding-in-call-for-gas-tax-relief/#comment-996757 kathleen retired Professional w/woman for obama Thu, 01 May 2008 21:46:06 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=6828#comment-996757 Bill will continue to make Millions from Dubai and Columbia and Hillary won't even notice!!!! Right in front of her nose and a quick walk to the Lobbyists, Congressmen, and Senate and Judges. Scam. Scam. Scam. Bill will continue to make Millions from Dubai and Columbia and
Hillary won't even notice!!!! Right in front of her nose and a quick
walk to the Lobbyists, Congressmen, and Senate and Judges.
Scam. Scam. Scam.

]]> By: kathleen retired Professional w/woman for obama http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/05/01/mccain-unyielding-in-call-for-gas-tax-relief/#comment-996734 kathleen retired Professional w/woman for obama Thu, 01 May 2008 21:44:17 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=6828#comment-996734 He doesn't have a clue and he don't care!!!! All of a sudden, he cares about Katrina, jobs and gas prices! Wonder Why, Oh, Why!!!!! He doesn't have a clue and he don't care!!!!
All of a sudden, he cares about Katrina, jobs and gas prices!
Wonder Why, Oh, Why!!!!!

]]> By: AJ, IL http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/05/01/mccain-unyielding-in-call-for-gas-tax-relief/#comment-996730 AJ, IL Thu, 01 May 2008 21:43:59 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=6828#comment-996730 AMEN Kim!!!!!....I feel like we are in the middle of a presidential general election already with three candidates, Democrat Obama, Republican McCain, and "don't-know-what-she-wants-to-be-a-Republican-or-Democrat " Hillary. The media wants the Democratic primaries to continue due the revenues and ratings they are generating. When Hillary was the front-runner the media pushed her campaign gaffes. When Obama is now the front-runner the media is pushing his campaign gaffes. Cable news channels like CNN, FOX, and MSNBC have spent much of their shows covering the 2008 Presidential race, mostly on the Democratic side. If Obama's poll numbers rebound over the three weeks with wins in Guam, North Carolina, and Indiana, he will regain presidential momentum. AMEN Kim!!!!!....I feel like we are in the middle of a presidential general election already with three candidates, Democrat Obama, Republican McCain, and "don't-know-what-she-wants-to-be-a-Republican-or-Democrat " Hillary.

The media wants the Democratic primaries to continue due the revenues and ratings they are generating. When Hillary was the front-runner the media pushed her campaign gaffes. When Obama is now the front-runner the media is pushing his campaign gaffes.

Cable news channels like CNN, FOX, and MSNBC have spent much of their shows covering the 2008 Presidential race, mostly on the Democratic side.

If Obama's poll numbers rebound over the three weeks with wins in Guam, North Carolina, and Indiana, he will regain presidential momentum.

]]> By: Donald from SC http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/05/01/mccain-unyielding-in-call-for-gas-tax-relief/#comment-996715 Donald from SC Thu, 01 May 2008 21:43:06 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=6828#comment-996715 Mike, If the American citizens need the extra 20 bucks to pay their cell phone bills, then maybe they don't need the cell phone. STOP CALLING THE AMERICAN PEOPLE STUPID! Mike,

If the American citizens need the extra 20 bucks to pay their cell phone bills, then maybe they don't need the cell phone. STOP CALLING THE AMERICAN PEOPLE STUPID!

]]> By: Trollmaster http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/05/01/mccain-unyielding-in-call-for-gas-tax-relief/#comment-996645 Trollmaster Thu, 01 May 2008 21:37:57 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=6828#comment-996645 McCain must think Americans are stupid if he thinks the people are going to fall for his plan. (or lack of one actually) There's no plan at all about what to do with the lack of revenue that will occur, and there's no reason the gouging oil companies won't raise gas prices up even further. McCain must think Americans are stupid if he thinks the people are going to fall for his plan. (or lack of one actually)

There's no plan at all about what to do with the lack of revenue that will occur, and there's no reason the gouging oil companies won't raise gas prices up even further.

]]> By: Ken http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/05/01/mccain-unyielding-in-call-for-gas-tax-relief/#comment-996634 Ken Thu, 01 May 2008 21:36:56 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=6828#comment-996634 You neo-nuggets who support this "gas tax holiday" are probably the same ones who elected our current disaster-in-charge to office, TWICE. You believe the snakeoil man when he sells you his relief -- but in this case he's the same person who made you sick in the first place. The price rise in a gallon of gas over the last year alone is triple the value of the gas tax -- so by all means, take your $0.25 rebate, while they rasie the price by another $0.75 - $1.00 -- by all means let's take the quick money, and ignore the fix to the real problem. McCain and his party supports policies that will tend to keep the price of oil on the rise. They will put billions more money in the pockets of big oil corporations and foreign governments, while saving you pennies on the backs of your fellow hardworking Americans -- construction workers who are paid to do useful work on our American infrastructure out of those taxes. And you people call yourselves patriotic -- pathetic!!!! You represent the decaying of Americ from within. You neo-nuggets who support this "gas tax holiday" are probably the same ones who elected our current disaster-in-charge to office, TWICE. You believe the snakeoil man when he sells you his relief - but in this case he's the same person who made you sick in the first place. The price rise in a gallon of gas over the last year alone is triple the value of the gas tax - so by all means, take your $0.25 rebate, while they rasie the price by another $0.75 – $1.00 - by all means let's take the quick money, and ignore the fix to the real problem.

McCain and his party supports policies that will tend to keep the price of oil on the rise. They will put billions more money in the pockets of big oil corporations and foreign governments, while saving you pennies on the backs of your fellow hardworking Americans - construction workers who are paid to do useful work on our American infrastructure out of those taxes. And you people call yourselves patriotic - pathetic!!!! You represent the decaying of Americ from within.

]]> By: Lonnie H. http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/05/01/mccain-unyielding-in-call-for-gas-tax-relief/#comment-996626 Lonnie H. Thu, 01 May 2008 21:36:04 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=6828#comment-996626 Is the media ignoring this? CNN, what's the problem? At least post this one... Los Angeles Judge Saves Hillary's Presidential Bid In the landmark civil fraud case against Bill Clinton in Los Angeles, where the former President is charged with defrauding a Hollywood dot com millionaire to help Hillary Clinton obtain more than $1.2 million from him for her 2000 Senate campaign, Los Angeles Superior Court Judge Aurelio Munoz ruled on Friday, April 25 that Hillary Clinton would not be required to testify in a sworn deposition as a material witness in the case until AFTER the November election! Lonnie H.- Toledo, OH Is the media ignoring this? CNN, what's the problem? At least post this one...

Los Angeles Judge Saves Hillary's Presidential Bid

In the landmark civil fraud case against Bill Clinton in Los Angeles, where the former President is charged with defrauding a Hollywood dot com millionaire to help Hillary Clinton obtain more than $1.2 million from him for her 2000 Senate campaign, Los Angeles Superior Court Judge Aurelio Munoz ruled on Friday, April 25 that Hillary Clinton would not be required to testify in a sworn deposition as a material witness in the case until AFTER the November election!

Lonnie H.- Toledo, OH

]]> By: tina http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/05/01/mccain-unyielding-in-call-for-gas-tax-relief/#comment-996594 tina Thu, 01 May 2008 21:32:48 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=6828#comment-996594 When will he realize that this is NOT going to help. Its so obvious that the gas tax WILL be recouped by the oil companies. We need real change! Did you hear this morning how much profit they are making per hour? And this is total profit. They only care about the bottom line, and McCain only cares about who is padding his wallet, not ours!! When will he realize that this is NOT going to help. Its so obvious that the gas tax WILL be recouped by the oil companies. We need real change! Did you hear this morning how much profit they are making per hour? And this is total profit. They only care about the bottom line, and McCain only cares about who is padding his wallet, not ours!!

]]> By: GARY http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/05/01/mccain-unyielding-in-call-for-gas-tax-relief/#comment-996566 GARY Thu, 01 May 2008 21:30:33 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=6828#comment-996566 Please remove "cam from kentucky" Please remove "cam from kentucky"

]]> By: GL http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/05/01/mccain-unyielding-in-call-for-gas-tax-relief/#comment-996532 GL Thu, 01 May 2008 21:28:26 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=6828#comment-996532 Dave- It's not just the $5.00 a gallon price we'll be left with after summer. Add the $5.00 loaf of bread and the $6.00 gallon of milk that will immediately follow. How do you think anything that you purchase gets to market? (It is driven there). When freight companies wind up paying $6/$7 a gallon for diesel at the end of summer, who do you think is going to cover that increase? Certainly not them, nor the retailers they deliver too... we'll be paying for that as well. Brilliant plan McCain. I see you've really thought this one through. Way past BITTER. Dave-

It's not just the $5.00 a gallon price we'll be left with after summer. Add the $5.00 loaf of bread and the $6.00 gallon of milk that will immediately follow. How do you think anything that you purchase gets to market? (It is driven there). When freight companies wind up paying $6/$7 a gallon for diesel at the end of summer, who do you think is going to cover that increase? Certainly not them, nor the retailers they deliver too... we'll be paying for that as well.

Brilliant plan McCain. I see you've really thought this one through.

Way past BITTER.

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