“This war has killed 18 US service members, cost billions of taxpayer dollars, and displaced millions of civilians.”
“I’m pleased that my efforts will provide relief to the millions of Americans who’ve been squeezed by the surge in gas prices.”
“If the President wants to fix the problems at the pump, he should end this illegal war with Iran”
“The point is that tariffs contributed to inflation.”
“These disparities are not just statistics; they represent lives lost, families impacted, and communities left behind.”
“Prices are higher than when the president came into office, and tariffs made it worse.”

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On the recordJune 28, 2012
It certainly motivated their base. And they do need that because Mr. Romney, as Candy points out, from not a favor of their base.
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Paul Begala
Democratic · Texas
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Editor's note · Context

Discussing the impact of the Affordable Care Act ruling on both Republican and Democratic voter bases.

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