Big Oil’s Big Investment in Gordon Smith

Smith Has Taken Over $293,000 From The Oil And Gas Industry.  Over his career in the Senate, Smith has taken $293,325 from the oil and gas industry. 

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

Oil Company Profits Since Gordon Smith’s Current Term Began

Gas Prices Since Gordon Smith’s Current Term Began

Since Gordon Smith’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 Gordon Smith.

Smith’s salary may be paid for by the people of Oregon, but he’s Bought by Big Oil.