Big Oil’s Big Investment in Jim Inhofe

Inhofe Has Taken Over $1,000,000 From the Oil & Gas Industry.  Over his career, Inhofe has taken $1,076,573 from the Oil & Gas industry. 

Inhofe Voted for $5 Billion Tax Break for Big Oil. In May 2006, Inhofe 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 Jim Inhofe has paid off…but not for you.

Oil Company Profits Since Jim Inhofe's Current Term Began

Gas Prices Since Jim Inhofe's Current Term Began

Since James Inhofe’s current term began, 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 James Inhofe. 

Inhofe's salary may be paid for by the people of Oklahoma, but he’s Bought by Big Oil.