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Democrat Sen. Jon Tester Mocked for Prius Ownership as Leftist Electric Vehicle Policies Come Under Fire
Breitbart ^ | 06/17/2024 | Nick Gilbertson

Posted on 06/17/2024 6:16:11 PM PDT by ChicagoConservative27

Sen. Jon Tester (D-MT) is being mocked for owning a Prius as far-left electric vehicle policies become prominent issues in key Senate races.

The Washington Post pointed out Tester’s ownership of a Toyota Prius in an article published Monday that highlighted that vulnerable Democrats are working to scramble away from President Joe Biden’s radical electric vehicle policies.

“According to Tester’s memoir, published in 2020, he bought a used Prius to drive while in Washington, D.C.,” the Post notes.

(Excerpt) Read more at breitbart.com ...


TOPICS: Government; News/Current Events; Politics/Elections; US: Montana; Your Opinion/Questions
KEYWORDS: automotive; breitbart; jontester; mocked; montana; nickgilbertson; policies; prius; tester
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Tester is jerk off
1 posted on 06/17/2024 6:16:11 PM PDT by ChicagoConservative27
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To: ChicagoConservative27

The anti-Sheehy (Tester’s opponent) commercials have been running non-stop here in MT. Hope he’s planning to fight back.


2 posted on 06/17/2024 6:18:51 PM PDT by Troublemaker
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To: ChicagoConservative27

Tester sucks, but as much as I hate to admit it Priuses are good little cars that are reliable and get good mileage.


3 posted on 06/17/2024 6:20:19 PM PDT by VTenigma (Conspiracy theory is the new "spoiler alert")
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To: ChicagoConservative27

He’s running ads in Montana saying he has always disagreed with Biden about the open border and wants a tough border policy.
He is a liar


4 posted on 06/17/2024 6:21:11 PM PDT by Old Griz
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To: ChicagoConservative27

Tester shoulda brought a horse from his Mont. farm/ranch.


5 posted on 06/17/2024 6:26:48 PM PDT by Paladin2
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To: VTenigma

“...Priuses are good little cars...”

Upgraded quality golf carts for city use.


6 posted on 06/17/2024 6:28:33 PM PDT by Paladin2
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To: VTenigma

“Tester sucks, but as much as I hate to admit it Priuses are good little cars that are reliable and get good mileage.”

I was going to say the same, they’re DAMN GOOD CARS, and while I’m as much of a Right Wing Extremist as anyone here, I do think that Hybrids are a good concept, as long as they’re not FORCED on people, which is the case for the Prius.


7 posted on 06/17/2024 6:30:33 PM PDT by BobL (Yes, it's sarcasm, but use your brain when you vote, not your emotions)
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> Tester sucks, but as much as I hate to admit it Priuses are good little cars that are reliable and get good mileage.

They're fine vehicles; I've got a red 2010 and it's just right for my needs. The only car I've had that was more fun to drive was my '82 Mazda RX-7, also red.

My guess is that this whole stupid EV disaster of an experiment is going to end up with hybrids winning out for passenger cars, ICE for trucks, and pure-EV for very short-haul around-town commuters and of course virtue signallers.

8 posted on 06/17/2024 6:32:06 PM PDT by dayglored (Strange Women Lying In Ponds Distributing Swords! Arthur Pendragon in 2024)
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To: ChicagoConservative27

I could live with the hybrid.


9 posted on 06/17/2024 6:36:58 PM PDT by roving (Deplorable Erectionists Listless Vessel )
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“Tester sucks, but as much as I hate to admit it Priuses are good little cars that are reliable and get good mileage.”

The Prius is a hybrid. The main propulsion is via an ICE.


10 posted on 06/17/2024 6:45:48 PM PDT by TexasGator
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Nothing wrong with a Prius hybrid as a daily commuter or local errand car. Our 2012 Prius C has over 200k miles, battery pack is still good, doesn’t consume oil and still typically gets between 50 and 60mpg.


11 posted on 06/17/2024 6:46:08 PM PDT by mikey_hates_everything
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To: Old Griz

He is well known for massive lies every election year.


12 posted on 06/17/2024 6:46:11 PM PDT by ProtectOurFreedom (“When exposing a crime is treated like a crime, you are being ruled by criminals” – Edward Snowden)
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To: Paladin2

Not really, I’m about as far away from the city as you can get on the east coast. With the proper tires those little cars are great in the snow (I think it’s the weight). I’ve never seen one broken down.


13 posted on 06/17/2024 6:47:11 PM PDT by VTenigma (Conspiracy theory is the new "spoiler alert")
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To: ChicagoConservative27

That’s “Pwee-uth”, thank you very much.


14 posted on 06/17/2024 6:48:02 PM PDT by Adder (End fascism...defeat all Democrats.)
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To: ChicagoConservative27

Prius is a hybrid not an ev.


15 posted on 06/17/2024 6:59:10 PM PDT by the_daug ( )
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To: ChicagoConservative27

Tester is a lard-ass, but a used Prius is a practical commuter car for Washington DC.


16 posted on 06/17/2024 7:11:34 PM PDT by smokingfrog ( sleep with one eye open (<o> --- )
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To: TexasGator

And?


17 posted on 06/17/2024 7:57:01 PM PDT by VTenigma (Conspiracy theory is the new "spoiler alert")
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To: VTenigma

“And?”

And?


18 posted on 06/17/2024 8:02:02 PM PDT by TexasGator
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Like I didn’t know a Prius was a hybrid? To imply otherwise wasn’t even part of the discussion.


19 posted on 06/17/2024 8:21:59 PM PDT by VTenigma (Conspiracy theory is the new "spoiler alert")
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To: ChicagoConservative27
Cab drivers around here often drive used Priuses.

They wouldn't if the cars weren't reliable and cheap to operate.

It's the only rational decision that I know that Tester has made.

20 posted on 06/18/2024 2:20:08 AM PDT by Sooth2222 (“Toute nation a le gouvernement qu’elle mérite.” /"Every nation has the government it deserves.” )
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