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Under Democrat Congress, Americans Pay Record Prices at the Pump

March 11, 2008 in Main Page | No comments

When Rep. Nancy Pelosi (D-CA) was sworn in as Speaker of the House the average price of a gallon of gasoline nationwide was $2.29. Today the price at the pump has hit a new record high of $3.23 per gallon. Below are quotes from Democratic leadership. See how that matches up with the reality of what Americans are facing at the pump

Democrats’ Rhetoric

America’s Reality

“Democrats have a commonsense plan to help bring down skyrocketing gas prices….”
–Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-CA), (Release, 2/24/06)

“Democrats believe that we can do more for the American people who are struggling to deal with high gas prices…”
– Majority Leader Steny Hoyer (D-MD) (Release, 10/4/05)

“House Democrats have a plan to help curb rising gas prices.”
– Democrat Whip Jim Clyburn (D-SC), (Online Town Hall Meeting, 7/26/06)

“Gas Prices Hit Record Level” (CNN Money, 3/11/08)

“Gas Prices Rise to New National Record” (AP, 3/11/08)

“Tucson Gas Prices at Record Levels” (Arizona Daily Star, 3/11/08)

“Rising gas prices taking their toll” (Newburyport (MA) Daily News, 3/11/08)

“Bay Area gas prices continue steady climb toward prediction of $4 a gallon” (San Jose Mercury News, 3/11/08)

“Gas prices hit travel plans in the wallet”(Tuscaloosa (AL) News, 3/11/08)

“Gas heads toward $4 a gallon” (The Detroit News, 3/11/08)

“Gas Prices: Record, Wallet Breaking” (WXIA-TV, GA, 3/11/08)

“Reno Gas Prices Approach Record High” (KOLO News, NV, 3/11/08)

“Record gas prices in Richmond trickle down to other costs” (WWBT News, VA, 3/11/08)

“Gas prices putting on pinch” (Kane County (IL) Chronicle, 3/11/08)