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An Innocent Bystander

The price of gas is slightly less today than 12 months ago, and the Democrats are heaping praise on President Biden, which he doesn’t deserve.

The price of gas was much higher 6 months ago, and the Republicans heaped scorn on President Biden, which he didn’t deserve.

No president, Democrat or Republican, has much control over gas prices, especially in the short run. They are little more than innocent bystanders.

Because so many voters are impacted by gas prices and emotions run hot, politicians cannot resist playing politics . . . yawn . . . just tasteless!