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Posted at 11:28am on Jun. 9, 2008 Who Luvs Ya Baby? If You Live In The Heartland, It Ain't The Democrats

By haystack

Tacking on to Erick's earlier piece, it's worth noting this New York Times article which points out that it's rural America that is taking the worst hit from gas prices:

Gasoline prices reached a national average of $4 a gallon for the first time over the weekend, adding more strain to motorists across the country.

But the pain is not being felt uniformly. Across broad swaths of the South, Southwest and the upper Great Plains, the combination of low incomes, high gas prices and heavy dependence on pickup trucks and vans is putting an even tighter squeeze on family budgets.

There is an outstanding map that shows just how distinct the differences are between rural America and the rest of the country in terms of the percentage of income currently being spent on fuel. This is a MUST see graphic folks.

What is amazing to me, at least, is the willingness of Democrats from Massachusetts to California to advocate bills (Energy and Cap and Trade, for example) that makes gas more expensive while simultaneously ignoring the plight of most American families – those living outside large cities and those without access to mass transportation.

Look closely at the map, then call your Democrat Political Heroes and thank them for the Pelosi Premium...not that they'll actually give a flip.

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