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bigtree

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3. Kellyanne Conway takes the bait

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Fri Apr 17, 2026, 07:59 AM

14 hrs ago

During a Fox News segment criticizing Kamala Harris's blame of high gas prices on Trump's actions against Iran, Conway highlighted upcoming tax cuts and job growth as affordability boosts. National gas averages stand at $4.093 per gallon, up from a year ago amid U.S. tensions with Iran, though below Biden's 2022 peak. Critics online mocked her optimism with charts of rising 2026 prices and quips like 'Name one thing that has gotten more affordable,' while Republicans point to potential drops to $3 per gallon soon.

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...their fear here is palatable, of both the economy and Kamala.

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Highlight:

Kamala Harris: 'This is a direct result of Trump's war of choice in Iran, and the American people are paying the price.' [View all] bigtree Wednesday OP

The pootinization of America by kraznov SheltieLover Wednesday #1

The world would have embraced Kamala as our President. NBachers Yesterday #2

Kellyanne Conway takes the bait bigtree 14 hrs ago #3

Shameless liars. Passages 14 hrs ago #4

Here's the video from Bluesky... PunkinPi 12 hrs ago #5