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Barack Obama: “Inflation is a real issue. A lot of it is having to do with the COVID and supply chains. And now, Putin`s gas tax…”

On the recordApril 12, 2022
Inflation is a real issue. A lot of it is having to do with the COVID and supply chains. And now, Putin`s gas tax, essentially, by virtue of his invasion of Ukraine. But the underlying economy, there`s a good story to tell. Democrats have to go out there and tell the story. Ultimately, the voters decide on this thing.
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Barack Obama
Democratic · Illinois
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msnbc.com

Editor's note · Context

Former President Obama addresses inflation issues related to COVID and the Ukraine invasion, emphasizing the need for Democrats to communicate the positive aspects of the economy.

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