Sam Rasoul Hopes Cheap Gas Turns Into Votes
Democrat Sam Rasoul has figured out a way to generate interest in his underdog campaign against U.S. Rep. Robert W. Goodlatte (R-Va.).
On Wednesday, starting at 4 p.m., Rasoul's campaign staff will be pumping discounted gas at the Texaco Food Mart on South High Street in Harrisonburg. For 40 minutes, motorists will be able to get up to 10 gallons of gas for $1-a-gallon less than retail price.
"With gas around $4 per gallon, it is about time we get serious about finding a solution to the fuel crisis," said Rasoul, who expects to serve about 100 motorists. "While this is only a one-time event, we hope it increases awareness of the problem and provides some needed relief for middle class families."
Ally McIntosh, a Rasoul spokeswoman, said the campaign will reimburse the owner of the gas station for the discounts.
By Tim Craig |
June 2, 2008; 6:00 PM ET
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Posted by: Anonymous | June 2, 2008 10:06 PM
When I am president, gas will be free but cars will be illegal.
-Your Messiah
Posted by: Barack Hussein | June 3, 2008 7:42 PM
Wasn't Rasoul the villain in the last Batman movie?
Posted by: Meg | June 4, 2008 5:41 PM
Typical assbag Post reporting doesn't even try to explain how this is legal. If it was a Republican it would be a front page "scandal."
Posted by: Anonymous | June 4, 2008 7:05 PM
the washington post is corrupt, everyone knows it, get over it
Posted by: Anonymous | June 5, 2008 6:30 PM
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It's nice to see a candidate honestly paying for votes. Pork projects are too indirect, give me something I can use!