You do the math. Speculating in the price of oil is one of the main reasons gas prices are so high. And here’s Republican House Whip Eric Cantor promising speculators that he will fight any financial regulations on them:
Of course, it makes sense, since high energy prices are one of the main things hurting the economy and job growth right now, and Republicans will have better electoral chances to defeat Obama and the Dems if the economy sucks.
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These minions have no shame whatsoever!
This beter be a Dem talking point in the coming elections. The Republicans want you to suffer so you’ll vote for them.