Big Oil’s Big Investment in Elizabeth Dole

Dole Has Taken Over $265,000 From the Oil & Gas Industry.  Over her career, Dole has taken $266,456 from the Oil & Gas Industry. 

Dole Voted for $5 Billion Tax Break for Big Oil. In May 2006, Dole voted to provide $5 billion in tax breaks to big oil companies over five years. This money could have been used to provide tax cuts to the middle class that were instead eliminated. [Vote 118, 5/11/06; Washington Post, 4/26/06; Center for Budget and Policy Priorities, 5/11/06; New York Times, 12/9/05]

Big Oil’s investment in Elizabeth Dole has paid off…but not for you.

Oil Company Profits Since Elizabeth Dole's Term Began

Gas Prices Since Elizabeth Dole's Term Began

Since Elizabeth Dole was sworn into the Senate, gas prices have risen from $1.48 to $3.90 per gallon while oil companies have earned over half a trillion dollars in profits.  No wonder Big Oil has invested so heavily in Elizabeth Dole. 

Dole's salary may be paid for by the people of North Carolina, but she’s Bought by Big Oil.