As discussed on my program Tuesday tonight on 630 WMAL Radio (Washington, D.C.)....2 weeks ago John McCain proposed that the federal government temporarily disband the national gasoline tax during the summer months; sort of a "hiatus" if you will.
Next thing you know, Hillary Rodham Clinton was proposing the idea (Hillary has always been a big proponent of reducing taxes - - just like she's always been a gun enthusiast, and a hunter, and has always been an opponent of NAFTA and the Iraq War)......
But Barack Obama insists that these proposals were all about "playing politics," and insists that it's a bad idea.
And this scenario suggests a couple of questions:
A) How long can Obama keep opposing the idea of providing Americans with some short-term relief at the gasoline pump, without appearing like the radical socialist that he is and experiencing a drop in support because of it?
B) Will McCain be able to lead the broader national discussion on energy to where it needs to go - - to where we have a frank discussion about harvesting our own oil, and becoming more energy self-reliant, both in the short run and for the long term?
A) How long can Obama keep opposing the idea of providing Americans with some short-term relief at the gasoline pump, without appearing like the radical socialist that he is and experiencing a drop in support because of it?
B) Will McCain be able to lead the broader national discussion on energy to where it needs to go - - to where we have a frank discussion about harvesting our own oil, and becoming more energy self-reliant, both in the short run and for the long term?
Stay tuned...more on this Wednesday....
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