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Jun 17 2008
$4.08
New York Times Endorses Democrats’ “Gradual Adjustment” Approach To Energy, Saying There Is A “Silver Lining” To High Gas Prices
New York Times Endorses The “Gradual Adjustment” Approach, Saying There Is A “Silver Lining” To High Gas Prices
THE NEW YORK TIMES EDITORIAL: “It Proves That Drivers Will Change Their Behavior In Response To High Fuel Prices.” (Editorial, “R.I.P. To The S.U.V.,” The New York Times, 06/17/08)
Dems Prefer A “Gradual Adjustment” That “Forces Conservation For People That Can’t Afford To Fill Their Tank”
CNBC'S JOHN HARWOOD: “So Could These High Prices Help Us?” SEN. BARACK OBAMA (D-IL): “I Think That I Would Have Preferred A Gradual Adjustment.” (CNBC's “Special Report,” 6/10/08)
SEN. BYRON DORGAN (D-ND): “Well, It Certainly Forces Some Conservation For People That Can't Afford To Fill Their Tank.” (Fox News’ “Fox News Sunday,” 06/15/08)
SINCE DEMOCRATS TOOK THE MAJORITY:
$1.75 Per Gallon Increase
When the Democrats took over Congress on January 4, 2007, the average price of regular gasoline was $2.33 per gallon. (“Retail Gasoline Historical Prices: Data 3: Regular All Areas Formulations,” Department Of Energy, Accessed 11/28/07)
SINCE 48 DEMOCRATS VOTED TO BLOCK INCREASED OIL SUPPLY
$.36 Per Gallon Increase
The American Energy Production Act Of 2008: (S.Amdt.4720, Roll Call Vote #123, Rejected 42-56: R 41-6; D 1-48; I 0-2, 05/13/08)
On May 13, 2008 the average price of gas was $3.72 per gallon. (“Retail Gasoline Historical Prices: Data 3: Regular All Areas Formulations,” Department Of Energy, Accessed 06/03/08)
