red states rule
08-06-2008, 11:51 AM
Watch Reid and Pelosi do a flip flop and allow the vote on off shore drilling :laugh2:
U.S. Congress, Gouging Blamed Equally for Gas PricesThe recent plunge in oil prices might simply reinforce these negative consumer perceptions
PRINCETON, NJ -- Americans rate price gouging by the oil companies, price gouging by foreign oil producers, and a lack of effective action by Congress as the most important reasons why the price of gasoline is so high -- essentially equating congressional inaction with price gouging
Lots of Blame to Go Around
Last week as Congress adjourned for its August recess, House Republicans began a mini-demonstration on the House floor, protesting the unwillingness of the congressional leadership to vote on various proposed energy issues -- including offshore oil drilling. Recent Gallup polling, conducted before Congress recessed, suggests the Republicans may be on to something politically, with Americans rating a lack of congressional action as one of the most important reasons for today's high gas prices.
However, people obviously feel there is a lot of blame to go around, with 52% pointing to speculation by oil/commodity investors and 51% to a lack of effective action by the Bush administration. Nearly as many -- 48% -- blame American consumers in general for a lack of energy conservation while 46% say increased demand from China, India, and other developing countries deserves a significant part of the blame.
http://www.gallup.com/poll/109303/US-Congress-Gouging-Blamed-Equally-Gas-Prices.aspx
U.S. Congress, Gouging Blamed Equally for Gas PricesThe recent plunge in oil prices might simply reinforce these negative consumer perceptions
PRINCETON, NJ -- Americans rate price gouging by the oil companies, price gouging by foreign oil producers, and a lack of effective action by Congress as the most important reasons why the price of gasoline is so high -- essentially equating congressional inaction with price gouging
Lots of Blame to Go Around
Last week as Congress adjourned for its August recess, House Republicans began a mini-demonstration on the House floor, protesting the unwillingness of the congressional leadership to vote on various proposed energy issues -- including offshore oil drilling. Recent Gallup polling, conducted before Congress recessed, suggests the Republicans may be on to something politically, with Americans rating a lack of congressional action as one of the most important reasons for today's high gas prices.
However, people obviously feel there is a lot of blame to go around, with 52% pointing to speculation by oil/commodity investors and 51% to a lack of effective action by the Bush administration. Nearly as many -- 48% -- blame American consumers in general for a lack of energy conservation while 46% say increased demand from China, India, and other developing countries deserves a significant part of the blame.
http://www.gallup.com/poll/109303/US-Congress-Gouging-Blamed-Equally-Gas-Prices.aspx