MSNBC host Chris Hayes and Pennsylvania GOP senator Pat Toomey agree: President Biden is draining the strategic petroleum reserve to help Democrats win the midterm elections:
— Liam Donovan (@LPDonovan) October 18, 2022
The strategic petroleum reserve is meant for a national emergency. The Democrats’ impending election loss doesn’t qualify.
President Biden’s action today is an abuse of power, reckless, and blatantly political.
— Pat Toomey (US Sen. ret.) (@SenToomey) October 19, 2022
.@chrislhayes: “We find ourselves in a situation where keeping gas prices low is key to preserving and strengthening the future of our democracy. And so here we are. Hence, Biden releasing oil from the reserves today.” pic.twitter.com/WFP3wtPwsh
— All In with Chris Hayes (@allinwithchris) October 20, 2022
If a Republican president were endangering national security to help GOP candidates win elections, Hayes would likely be calling for impeachment. But in this case, Hayes explains, Biden is just trying to save democracy.