After Quote by Bob Beauprez
“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.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: Campaign statement, 2009
Political promises can be broken quickly when policy pressures arise.
In simple terms: Promises may be broken under pressure.
Scrutinize political commitments.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- election promises
- legislative voting
- media analysis
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you evaluate a politician’s track record?
- What criteria define trustworthy leadership?
Complex issues may justify policy shifts.