It is the second month of poor figures.
This could mark very bad news for the campaign. It also could just be summer doldrums.
Gas should go down in theory soon..but then again, prices are up for other reasons than usual so that may not happen.
But, we won't know until next month.
STILL, it is time to have Bush address the oil issue for the sake of the economy.
I just heard him stress the importance (with great vigor, I might add) of energy independence yesterday..........i.e. address the 'oil issue.'