They Said It: Sen. Whitehouse (D-RI): Buffett Tax Won't Lower Unemployment Rate Or Gas Prices

Speaking on the Senate floor, Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse (D-RI), the lead sponsor of the Buffett Tax bill, says, "The Senate Republican Leader has described the bill as yet another proposal from the White House that won't create a single job or lower the price at the pump by a penny. Well, the Minority Leader is absolutely right that the aim of this bill is not to lower the unemployment rate or the price of gasoline."

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[Ichenmeis]

The Buffet Rule isn't meant as an economic stimulus bill or a gas price relief bill. It's meant to raise 47 billion in revenue to address our deficit. Any half-brain could tell you that.

Are Republicans REALLY this stupid, or just shamelessly dishonest.

[Lisa Zee]

Dems admit the Buffett Tax bill won't lower unemployment or the price at the pump. Hear one admit.