Democrats Shouldn’t Suspend the Gasoline Tax: Opinion

Some centrist Democrats in Congress are pushing for a suspension of the gasoline tax, on the federal and state levels, and it’s not hard to see why: Many of them face tough odds for re-election next year, and rising fuel costs affect every one of their constituents. From both a political and economic standpoint, the plan has some appeal.

Nonetheless, suspending the gas tax is a short-sighted idea.

The politics first: As some liberal commentators have noted, as gas prices have risen, President Joe Biden’s approval rating has fallen. Democrats may believe that if they can do something ...