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Day In 100 Seconds: Obama On Empty, Fox Refuels

Day In 100 Seconds: Obama On Empty, Fox Refuels

Rising gas prices are worrying millions of Americans, but delighting a select few: Fox News anchors eager to hammer Obama with the news.

President Obama’s approval numbers are slipping, and Fox hosts spent the day salivating over the opportunity to tie the polls to gas prices, and lay the blame for skyrocketing prices squarely on Obama.

So, were people already disappointed? Are gas prices a factor? Will Fox continue to use any poll to bash Obama?

Watch the coverage for yourself and decide:

Michael Lester

Originally from Scotland, Michael was a freelance video editor before joining TPM in the summer of 2011. He lives in New York with his wife and two cats and is a lifelong fan of The World Famous Dundee United.

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