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61% say Congress Should Vote on Offshore Drilling Right Now
Rasmussen Reports ^ | August 13, 2008 | Rasmussen Reports

Posted on 08/13/2008 12:37:00 PM PDT by Jet Jaguar

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1 posted on 08/13/2008 12:37:00 PM PDT by Jet Jaguar
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To: Jet Jaguar

No compromise.


2 posted on 08/13/2008 12:38:05 PM PDT by marron
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To: Jet Jaguar

“Were we directed from Washington when to sow, and when to reap, we should soon want bread.”

— Thomas Jefferson (Autobiography, 1821)


3 posted on 08/13/2008 12:39:29 PM PDT by Positive (Nothing is sadder than to see a beautiful theory murdered by a gang of brutal facts.)
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To: Positive

OHHHH hear that Nancy? That’s got to hurt!


4 posted on 08/13/2008 12:43:35 PM PDT by chris_bdba
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To: Jet Jaguar

The Rats will vote on some worthless compromise very soon, take credit for it with the Media’s help, retain control, then move along and never act or fund it.


5 posted on 08/13/2008 12:43:44 PM PDT by rightinthemiddle (The Mainstream Media Controls Our Party. Go, RINOS!)
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To: eeevil conservative

Pingaling


6 posted on 08/13/2008 12:45:52 PM PDT by MNJohnnie (http://www.iraqvetsforcongress.com ---- Get involved, make a difference.)
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To: Jet Jaguar

Apparently it’s better for America if they don’t vote.

The ban on offshore drilling will expire in October. If congress votes, it’s to re-impose a more limited ban and probably to add various Democrat programs to it.


7 posted on 08/13/2008 12:46:01 PM PDT by elfman2 (TheRightReasons.net - Reasoning CONSERVATIVES without the kooks.)
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To: rightinthemiddle

Which is why Conservative should not fall for it. GOP “Do it all” bill IS a compromise bill.


8 posted on 08/13/2008 12:46:36 PM PDT by MNJohnnie (http://www.iraqvetsforcongress.com ---- Get involved, make a difference.)
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To: elfman2

No it would be better if they vote since the GOP “Do it all” bill has the votes to pass. 50 Conservative Southern and Western Democrats are on board for it.


9 posted on 08/13/2008 12:47:35 PM PDT by MNJohnnie (http://www.iraqvetsforcongress.com ---- Get involved, make a difference.)
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To: Jet Jaguar

That’s really low. Only 60% want a vote? And the other 40% said “Screw it, let the do-nothings go on vacation?”


10 posted on 08/13/2008 12:47:42 PM PDT by Slapshot68
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“Six out of 10 Americans (61%) say Congress should return to Washington immediately to vote on lifting the ban on offshore oil drilling, according to a new Rasmussen Reports national telephone survey. But voters overwhelmingly expect Congress to adjourn this year without taking action.

Even more (67%) recognize that Republicans are the ones pushing for offshore drilling, and 77% say the issue is important to them in terms of how they will vote for Congress this November. Forty-five percent (45%) of voters say it is Very Important. Voters see a clear difference between the political parties on this issue as 61% perceive that congressional Democrats oppose offshore drilling. “

60% want Congress to return NOW for a vote.


11 posted on 08/13/2008 12:50:26 PM PDT by Jet Jaguar (Obama: The presumptuous democratic nominee)
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To: Jet Jaguar

Sounds like Pelosi needs to call them into session before there’s a revolt.

Gosh... imagine that.

America fighting the War on Terror, fighting the Russians and FIRING Congress all at once.


12 posted on 08/13/2008 12:50:48 PM PDT by Rick.Donaldson (http://www.transasianaxis.com - Please visit for latest on DPRK/Russia/China/et al.)
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To: Jet Jaguar

“60% want Congress to return NOW for a vote.”

Exactly, while 40% don’t seem to recognize the immediate need. That seems high to me.


13 posted on 08/13/2008 12:51:43 PM PDT by Slapshot68
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To: MNJohnnie

Yeah, brother. That Saxby Chambliss bill is a cave in and will not do much but help the Dims in November.

Stop by Hannity and say “hey.”


14 posted on 08/13/2008 12:51:45 PM PDT by rightinthemiddle (The Mainstream Media Controls Our Party. Go, RINOS!)
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To: MNJohnnie

Can you say “drilling” in the same sentence as “border fence?”


15 posted on 08/13/2008 12:52:44 PM PDT by rightinthemiddle (The Mainstream Media Controls Our Party. Go, RINOS!)
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To: rightinthemiddle

Not if you are voting for McAmnesty McCain. Seems like the sheeple are being redirected from McCain’s amnesty. It’s the oldest trick in the book, shell game.


16 posted on 08/13/2008 1:05:21 PM PDT by momincombatboots (Not a journey for the feeble. (Added to the Non- sheeple list of those Not voting for Mccain))
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To: Jet Jaguar

100% of FReepers named EagleandLiberty wants the congress to DRILL HERE, DRILL NOW!!


17 posted on 08/13/2008 1:10:39 PM PDT by EagleandLiberty (it is time to go BEAR hunting in Georgia, so other REPUBLICS can be safe!!)
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To: momincombatboots

I see the Democrat Party caucus here is flying around from thread to thread desperately trying to deflect attention from focusing on their Do Nothing Democrat Party leadership.


18 posted on 08/13/2008 1:14:45 PM PDT by MNJohnnie (http://www.iraqvetsforcongress.com ---- Get involved, make a difference.)
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To: Slapshot68

Umm if you read the poll 30% says that Congress needs to do something but do not need to come back to do it. Only 10% want to do nothing


19 posted on 08/13/2008 1:15:40 PM PDT by MNJohnnie (http://www.iraqvetsforcongress.com ---- Get involved, make a difference.)
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To: Jet Jaguar

Wait until people in the Northeast start getting their heating oil bills.
Most people can adjust their driving habits. It is going to be VERY difficult for dims , independents and pubbies alike to pay $4.00+/gallon for heating oil this winter.
That can mean over $4000 to heat your home this winter.
That will make people freak.


20 posted on 08/13/2008 1:48:57 PM PDT by woodbutcher1963
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