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“Obama broke his no-new-taxes pledge 15 days after he took office when he signed legislation on Feb. 4, 2009 raising the tax on cigarettes 158 percent - 62 cents per pack.” quote by Bob Beauprez
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“Obama broke his no-new-taxes pledge 15 days after he took office when he signed legislation on Feb. 4, 2009 raising the tax on cigarettes 158 percent - 62 cents per pack.”

Bob Beauprez

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Source Speech: Campaign statement, 2009

Political promises can be broken quickly when policy pressures arise.

In simple terms: Promises may be broken under pressure.

Key Takeaway

Scrutinize political commitments.

Themes

politics trust policy making

Mood

skeptical analytical

Type

critical informative

When to use this quote

  • election promises
  • legislative voting
  • media analysis

Key Concepts

promise reliability public accountability

Questions to Reflect On

  • How do you evaluate a politician’s track record?
  • What criteria define trustworthy leadership?
A Different Perspective

Complex issues may justify policy shifts.

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