Washington, Oct 23 -

“If you want to see what a Pelosi Majority would mean for our economy all you have to do is look at her tax happy voting record.  American families don’t want their taxes raised and they surely don’t want to pay higher gasoline taxes, but that’s what they’ll get if we see a Pelosi Majority.” – House Majority Leader John Boehner (R-OH)

There is no doubt that lower gasoline prices are giving an important boost to American consumers and the U.S. economy.  As the Associated Press recently reported: 

“Bolstered by falling gasoline prices, consumers headed back to the malls to shop in September. And with confidence rebounding sharply this month, strong sales are forecast for the all-important holiday period.”

The U.S. economy continues to expand and create jobs at a robust pace – more than 6.6 million jobs over the last 37 months.  And House Republicans have repeatedly passed common sense energy solutions to help lower gas prices and Americans’ cost of living.  Chronically negligent Democrats, on the other hand, have continued to play partisan politics by opposing every responsible energy solution that would benefit American consumers.

What would a San Francisco Majority led by Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi (D-CA) mean for American consumers?  Not just higher gasoline prices, but more taxes to boot.  If you look at Pelosi’s voting record, she voted to raise gasoline taxes at least five times:  in 1991, twice in 1993 (here and here), 1996, and 1998.

The Pelosi record of raising taxes is noteworthy because consumers are now seeing welcome relief at the pump.  According to Reuters, “Gas prices have dropped more than 82 cents since Aug. 11.”

Would Nancy Pelosi and her San Francisco Majority move to raise gasoline taxes on American consumers again?  Can American families afford a Pelosi Majority?