February 6, 2012

Will Gas Prices Be the New GOP Attack?

Shane Goldmacher, National Journal


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As unemployment continues to tick downward, Republicans are searching for messages other than joblessness with which to bludgeon President Obama. On Sunday, GOP presidential candidate Newt Gingrich hinted at such a new line of attack: Gas prices. . .

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