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He said he welcomed people recognizing that the high gas prices probably wouldn't go away... keep in mind the average gas price in 2006 was $2.68 for unleaded. If Romney supports gas being $2.68, he's got my vote!
But seriously, it's not a flip flop when we're talking about prices that are about $1.50 more than that in many places. It's whole different animal to say we can deal with $2.68 than to say we can deal with $4.10
Nowhere in there is a quote from Romney that says "I welcome high gas prices". I also don't find the idea of someone believing that gas prices would continue to go up as somehow anti-Republican or anti-conservative. I also don't find it incongruous for a conservative to advocate for all energy resources or for slashing state spending on SUVs.
I was looking for some flip flops at my store and all they had in stock was the used and abused flip flops from the 2008 Obama campaign.
Go out and get a pair of those Obama flip flops, they are much bigger and guaranteed to only last a few days before they flip flop again.
Romney flip flops would be high class and well made, Obamas, well they would be in the discount section at the end of the fish aisle.
Obama hasnt flip flop on major issues like abortion.
He flip flops on minor issues like the mandate,to get things through
congress its called compromise and governing,thats different than making position changes on the campaign trail.
Nowhere in there is a quote from Romney that says "I welcome high gas prices". I also don't find the idea of someone believing that gas prices would continue to go up as somehow anti-Republican or anti-conservative. I also don't find it incongruous for a conservative to advocate for all energy resources or for slashing state spending on SUVs.
The exact quote is
“I’m very much in favor of people recognizing that these high gasoline prices are probably here to stay.” --W.M. Romney
Looks like this is going to be another position where he will have to "etch a sketch".
According to Alec MacGillis and the liberal publication: this doesn't mean Romney ever really said he liked high gas prices. I believe, again, you or maybe Alec are taking statements and spinning them to fit your agenda. How about taking more time to build up your man in others eyes, instead of thinking you will make any headway by blasting others. it isn't working, I don't think.
Basically it comes from a time when Romney was arguing in favor of state gasoline taxes.
Where does that mean he welcomes it?
I could say 'I'm in favor of people recognizing that Social Security is in trouble' but that doesn't mean I welcome Social Security to be in trouble.
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