I think we have to ask this administration, and the President specifically, about using their political capital now to stand up for the American consumer who is getting clobbered by these gasoline and oil prices.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- The administration should use its political influence to support consumers hurt by high gas prices.
- In plain terms
- The President should use his power to help people with high gas costs.
- What can you take from it?
- Leaders should use political power to protect consumers from price hikes.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What should the President do?
- Where should political capital go?
Another view
Political capital might be needed for other pressing issues.
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