WASHINGTON NEWS: "The Wall Street Journal reports Republicans are 'upping the ante on their bet that energy issues -- especially increased domestic oil production -- will be key to closing Democrats' imposing advantage with voters on the economy.' President Bush this week will visit 'Ohio and West Virginia...to draw attention to congressional inaction. Senate Republicans are planning a floor fight before August recess to try to win authorization for more production.' The issue 'could create an opening for Sen. John McCain in his battle with Sen. Barack Obama for the presidency.' The Christian Science Monitor also says the offshore drilling ban is 'one of only a few GOP issues that appears to be gaining widespread support among voters in an otherwise bleak campaign season.' Roll Call says, 'High gas prices might be decimating the economy, but they are proving to be just the tonic for House Republicans.'"
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Thursday, 31 July 2008
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