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Calls to suspend the gas tax slammed as election year stunt

Original: Suspending the gas tax would be a shortsighted election year stunt

Commentary from CommonWealth Beacon argues that suspending the gas tax would be a shortsighted election year stunt rather than sound policy. The piece contends the proposal is driven by electoral politics rather than fiscal responsibility, warning it would undermine transportation funding for temporary voter appeal during campaign season.

Why now: Gas tax suspension proposals are resurfacing as politicians seek voter-friendly economic measures ahead of elections.

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