New Bush Ad Assails Kerry on Gas Taxes

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WASHINGTON - As prices at gasoline pumps skyrocket, President Bush accuses Democratic rival John Kerry in a new campaign commercial of backing higher gas taxes 11 times.

"Some people have wacky ideas," says the ad that starts running Wednesday. "Like taxing gasoline more so people drive less. That's John Kerry."

The 30-second spot also says that raising taxes is one of Kerry's "habits." It's another effort by the Bush campaign to define Kerry as a tax-raising liberal by using votes and quotes from his 19-year Senate career.

The new Bush ad comes in the wake of Kerry's claims that the incumbent Republican's administration is to blame for gas prices rising to record levels. It is meant to shift the focus from that criticism and put Kerry on the defensive on an issue the Democrat has been trying to control.



http://www.mercurynews.com/mld/mercurynews/news/politics/8311269.htm



Okay, this is garbage on so many levels. I remember when Bush took office, gas prices were around a dollar a gallon. Ever since then, then have been on the rise. And somehow, the most corrupt administration ever can run an 'ad' like this and people take it at face value. I tell ya, I just don't get it. :crazy:

[Ripley]

1. Counter-attack needed.

Like you say...1) If it's Kerry's gas taxes that made the cost go up, how is it that those taxes passed under Smirk and his repuke-controlled Congress in the last 3 years? and 2) Obfuscation. I saw a great graphic breakdown on CBS, I think, last week about where that $2.00 goes. About 40% is tax the other 60% is crude, refining, distribution, etc. Just maybe, gas is rising due to that 60% pie slice going up. :eyes:

Kerry better not sit these early months out. These lies are the kind that gel in people's minds if their is no rebuttal.

[Moderator]

2. Locking

let's consolidate this one

http://www.democraticunderground.com/discuss/duboard.php?az=view_all&address=102x452559