I saw an article discussing these proposals. In true convoluted liberal fashion, they are proposing to subsidize the gas tax increase for the *poor and working class*. I am uncertain (and so are they, it seemed) whether this will be a direct subsidy in the form of a direct deposit each month (they could use the SS database and infrastructure) or a tax rebate check at the end of the year.
This is how they are going to keep their base and increase the tax on gas. I will bet it is negative as to revenue and so, more taxes will be needed in future. Of course, smart folks will take the highest rebate allowed and then conserve as much as possible so they show a personal net profit. They will never give up that rebate, then.
I have been predicting that. And the subsidies won't be just for gas. Healthcare, food, utilities, you name it -- will be subsidized. Those that have income or stored wealth will be paying for this. In 10 or 20 years we'll be like Zimbabwe, UNLESS we have a revolution to restore the traditional American republican form of government. So, Comrade, how do you like living under Communism?