Opinions are divided over Biden’s moves to lower gas prices, and Republicans are scenting blood in the water
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Good morning, thanks for joining us. It’s midweek, and Democrats are starting to fret that the ongoing inflation crisis could prove terminal to their chances of retaining control of Congress in November’s midterm elections. Opinions are divided over the value of Joe Biden’s moves to lower gas prices, and Republicans are scenting blood in the water.
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