Will gas prices decide the midterms? | America, Actually
Gas prices are hovering around $4 a gallon nationally, and hitting $4.20 in swing states like Pennsylvania. President Trump has promised relief once the Iran war ends, but history shows voters’ patience at the pump doesn’t last long. So Vox’s Astead Herndon traveled to one of the most competitive congressional districts in the country to see if high fuel costs might actually flip votes in this year’s midterm elections.00:00 Do gas prices decide elections?
01:10 Why $4 gas could hurt Republicans
02:00 What Pennsylvania voters told us
03:00 Did Trump break his promise on gas prices?
05:00 What’s to blame for the higher prices?
08:03 Why some voters still support Trump
12:47 The history of gas prices and elections
14:53 How gas prices helped unseat Jimmy Carter
15:45 Why presidents get blamed for gas prices
17:19 Why gas prices hit differently for Americans
18:45 Can the GOP survive $4 gas?
21:19 Will gas prices decide the midterms?
21:21 How should Democrats campaign?
23:51 The limits of presidential power
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