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Former Vice President Mike Pence found himself facing criticism on social media after releasing his latest campaign advertisement.
The ad aimed to address the issue of rising fuel prices but became a source of amusement for many instead.
In the video, Pence was seen filling up a pickup truck at a gas station. However, viewers quickly noticed that he seemed to have forgotten some basic steps in the process.
Pence failed to select the fuel grade and activate the gas pump lever, resulting in a continuous beeping sound in the background.
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pic.twitter.com/1N1kSaQBKv— Nick Sortor (@nicksortor) August 5, 2023
Despite the gas station mishap, Pence’s ad aimed to highlight the impact of President Joe Biden’s energy policies on prices. Pence argued that gasoline prices had increased by 60% and electricity prices by 25% under Biden’s administration.
The ad then presented Pence’s energy plan, which aims to achieve energy independence and make America the leading energy producer by 2040.
However, the attention on social media focused more on the gas station incident instead of Pence’s policy proposals.
Many social media users mocked Pence for his apparent lack of knowledge about pumping gas, calling him names like “absolute idiot” and “stupid.”
Lmao
Some consultant told Mike Pence it would be a good idea to pretend to gas up a pickup Truck for a campaign video
The pump is literally beeping the entire video with the “select fuel type” message 😭pic.twitter.com/ftoeLauthr
— johnny maga (@_johnnymaga) August 8, 2023
Despite the mockery, it is important to remember that the focus of the ad was Pence’s energy plan and the issue of rising fuel prices. The gas station incident may have overshadowed the message, but the concerns raised about energy independence remain relevant.
As the conversation continues, it will be interesting to see how Pence responds to the criticism and whether he can redirect the narrative back to his policy proposals.
While the internet may have had its fun at Pence’s expense, the issues raised in his ad are significant. Rising fuel prices impact many Americans, and proposed solutions should be given serious consideration. Regardless of political affiliations, it is crucial to focus on the policies being proposed, as they will shape the future of the nation’s energy landscape.
This article appeared in TheDailyBeat and has been published here with permission.
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