[oceanview]

but the main economic issue people see - is $3.20 gasoline, in their face every day.

its going to be very close this November, very close.

[Coop]

I agree. President Bush & the GOP have simply not been given enough credit for an impressive economy over the past several years, but the media and Democrats will be more than willing to pretend ANWR and environmental restrictions don't exist and tie the Pubbies to high gasoline prices. And voters will likely be susceptible.

[Freedom4US]

Only an ignorant sort believe that fuel prices are more or less directly manageable by politicians, maybe the dems could issue gasoline cards? A strict rationing, with the highly desirable "A" stickers available to those who vote the "correct" way, and hold "progressive" views. /s

[ichabod1]

but the main economic issue people see - is $3.20 gasoline

Who's killing every attempt to increase our energy production?

[PattonFan]

but the main economic issue people see - is $3.20 gasoline, in their face every day.

There are many employed by the oil industry, (voters in the thousands) who relish these high prices. I am one of them.

High oil prices encourage Domestic Production. Domestic Production means JOBS!