30th Senate District Wisconsin

From The A P

"Friday, July 4, 2008
Wisconsin: Candidate gives drivers cash in gas protest
Chad Fradette paid 34 drivers 34 cents per gallon, the amount of the state's minimum markup for gasoline
By The Associated Press" TH - Iowa-Illinois-Wisconsin Article

MADISON, Wis. (AP) -- A state Senate candidate shelled out $128 in cash to potential voters to protest high gas prices -- with the partial blessing of the state's new ethics watchdog.

Chad Fradette reimbursed 34 drivers at a downtown Green Bay gas station 34 cents per gallon on Wednesday after they filled up their tanks. Fradette said that's the amount Wisconsin's minimum markup law for gasoline costs drivers.

Fradette, a Republican, is running against Democratic Sen. Dave Hansen, of Green Bay, in what Republicans hope will be a competitive race. He said the first bill he would introduce would repeal the law, which requires gas stations to sell fuel at 9.18 percent above the local wholesale price or 6 percent over what they paid.

One, He used his own money. How petty will politicians get.

Two, he proved his point, people were happy to save money.

Three the min markup law should be taken off the books. It only costs the people of Wisconsin more of their hard earned money. Go to Illinois or upper Michigan and check prices. You can get some great deals just across the border.

Did anyone ask Dave Hansen if he would vote yes or no to repealing the min markup law? Highly doubtful. where is the MSM, asleep at the wheel?

The people of the 30th Senate District need someone better then Dave Hansen. Is he getting too old to run again?

Go for it Chad.