ENOUGH WITH THE POLITICS - THE U.S. NEEDS AN ENERGY PLAN

Read More Here:: "Congress, to its discredit, recessed last week without addressing America's energy woes in any meaningful way.

That prompted about two dozen Republicans, including Colorado Rep. Marilyn Musgrave, to hold court in Washington, hoping to coax House Speaker Nancy Pelosi into calling everyone back to deal with the issue.

'High energy prices are hurting American families,' Musgrave said. 'It is unacceptable to wait five weeks' to resume debate over energy when Congress returns Sept. 8.

We agree in spirit with Musgrave, but we also think Republicans are just as guilty as Democrats of trying to convert the pain at the pump felt by American voters into partisan political advantage.

A recent USA Today/Gallup poll showed voters, by a 2 to 1 margin, 'would be more likely to support a candidate who backs expanded offshore drilling' — as most Republicans do."