Quote:
Originally Posted by chinthee  MM, I think the issue of drilling for oil is going to be a big issue for voters. People vote from their pocketbooks. Even though prices have eased, concern of a diminished lifestyle curtailing their driving and other consumption may tip many voters to the GOP, and Palin clearly pounded that issue. |
Yes, I believe a high percentage of Americans support off-shore drilling and the ANWAR and other Alaska drilling, etc.
This is something the Pelosi and the Demo dropped the ball on, IMO. Yes, they may have "environmental reasons," but the stance and the way it was done, didn't look good when I was visiting.
(I do not like Pelosi at all).
As for off-shore drilling and ANWAR: will it reduce gas prices in the US? Some of the people in the oil industry don't think it will. Perhaps others differ.
As for my favortie candidate: I should say that I am not an overwhelming fan of Obama. Like Chinthee stated a few days ago, I like Obama over McCain - but just barely.