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Gas prices today are at an all time high.

American families and small business feel the burden each day.

Barack Obama says that he doesn’t have a short-term plan.

Obama:  “I would be dishonest if I said we've got a lot of short-term answers to bringing down gas prices. I don't think we do.” (3/31/08)

Yet, gas tax relief “could save motorists $6.8 billion in taxes during the summer.” (USA Today, 4/16/08) 

What does Barack Obama think?

Obama:  “A three-month tax holiday is a bad idea.” (4/21/08) 

Obama:  “‘It’s a gimmick that’s been tried before.“ (4/28/08)

Obama:  “This is one of John McCain’s latest schemes.” (4/26/08)  

But as an Illinois state senator he voted FOR gas tax relief.  (Illinois State Senate, S.B. 1310, 3/8/00) 

Barack Obama just doesn’t get it.  Does he understand our economy, and what American families and businesses need?

Barack Obama. 

Out of touch.

Not ready to be President.