Will higher gas prices be retribution for a democratic house?
820829
Probably, Yes, to both. But, hey, you have to find your joy where you can and this is a wonderful day!
586465
No problem "N". I'm actually in the market for a new car and I'm considering the Civic hybrid, with the current criminal Bush administration in charge of things, I foresee gas prices going up and up. Some neocon zombies will cite supply and demand, yeah right. Bush is an oil man first and formost. I can't wait for 2008. Give your horses a carrot from me :)
857430
Republicans already have the oil giants in Washington.  That's why the prices went down when they were running for office.  But they did jack up the prices while the Republicans reigned -- and made $9 BILLION in profits in one QUARTER.  Working people had to get rid of their cars and take the bus.\n\nSupport the new government.  They will need your ideas and help.
738745
Democrats can do anything, just ask them.\n\nI wouldn't buy stock in their promises though!
700666
Everyone knew that gas went down so they could keep their people in office and that it didnt matter which party won the gas prices will be going back up.The fact is the Republicans help the oil companies by kicking back corporate welfare and they planned on helping them any way they could.
222226
Yep, I'll speculate, they are giving us shit gas. I'ts 2.65 in Wisconsin and only goes half the distance in my car too. There are places where gas isn't treated here, but now are great goverment wants to poison gas across the state. One way of not raising the taxes elsewhere, just buy twice as much gas. Use 2x's the amount-get2x's the tax.
971241
No on all accounts and accusations.  Remember when you point a finger at someone there are three more pointing right back at you.  \n\nLet's see if the democrats can do anything better.
911835
Sure there is...heres the link.    http://www.democrats.org/
958839
Gas prices will go down when Bush is gone! Dems. don't have oil buddies they are trying to make rich!
750101
Specific sectors will benefit from coming policy changes and adjusted priorities.  A few sectors will suffer.\n \nBig pharma stocks have fallen with the sure knowledge that Democrats will push through provisions that permit medicare and other federal programs to negotiate lower prices for drugs and encourage the re-importation of drugs from Canada.  Sectors involved in alternative fuels will surly get a bump with the solid support for energy independence.  The old energy sector -- Exxon for one -- will take a hit with the certainty that obscene profits will be taxed as windfall profits and some of the Cheney energy policy advantages for big oil will be reversed.  \n\n(These are the prognostications from one who has lost plenty in the stock market.)
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Political analysts seem to generally concur that this midterm is going to be especially bad for Republican candidates, although they differ considerably in their estimates of how bad exactly.  Some think that Democrats will only pick up a few especially weak seats (think DeWine, Chafee, and Santorum in the Senate, or Cunningham in the House) but remain relegated to the minority.  Others believe that general anger against the "culture of corruption" will produce a wave effect that may give the Democrats back the House and even (although more unlikely) the Senate.\n\nCalifornia, where I live, is an interesting situation.  First of all, it's huge, so it depends where you're talking about, specifically.  The coastal areas, which are heavily Democratic, are likely to remain so.  The Republican seats inland, with the exception of Cunningham (who was ousted after being charged with bribery), are also fairly safe, however, merely because our disricts are so gerrymandered - I believe that over 90% are considered to heavily favor one party or another.  California's senator up for re-election, is Dianne Feinstein, who is almost sure to win another term.  Governor Schwarzenegger is facing strong competition from two Democrats, Phil Angelides and Steve Westly, and preliminary polling indicates that either of the two, both largely unknown, would be able to defeat him - he lost a lot of goodwill after calling a special election.\n\nVirginia, I will openly admit to not knowing nearly as much about.  However, I do know that their former governer, Democrat Mark Warner (who is now eyeing a Presidential bid) was extremely popular, and helped to raise pro-Democratic sentiment there, leading to a surprisingly large win for their current Democratic governor, Tim Kaine.  All this suggests a growing shift to the left in Virginia, which could manifest itself in Republican losses in the House.  However, I'm not sure that it's enough to sweep out Allen, who is the Republican senator currently up for re-election.  He is facing a fairly strong candidate, but is still not considered to be one of the weakest candidates.  He is considering a presidential bid, though, which may eventually leave his seat open.\n\nI hope this was of some help! I didn't get any information from it, but if you're still interested, you might try looking at the Cook Political Report ( http://www.cookpolitical.com/ ), which is a non-partisan group of analysts.
304729
The environmentalists and congress are to be blamed. The environmentalists won't let us drill offshore, every time the oil companies try they take them to court, they fight every effort to drill in ANWAR. The stupid republicans don't have the guts to stand up for it. Then we can't build new refineries because some treehugger is worried about a tree slug or some other worthless animal. When oil prices were low it was to expensive for oil companies to invest in new equipment, now that oil prices are up they are starting to re-invest, but it will take time.\n\nOh one other thing is all these stupid blends in this country that is mandated by the government that really don't do anything. Then forcing the oil companies to waste time on ethanol doesn't help either.\n\nWhile some local stations collude on what they are going to charge. (I have been in a gas station when another station has called to ask what they are charging that day).
824980
That's exactly what will happen. The Dem's. love to keep people dependent.
612335
ok truckman, not all democrats are the (evil) liberals that you seem to imply they are. I think its wrong for oil companies to pay a man a going out the door bonus of 400 + million, and make billions in profits in a year, when there are millions of americans having to literally choose between food, medicine or gasoline. I think its wrong for the oil companies to still insist on zone pricing when they are making billions in profits.
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in response to neparis2001: How about a car that runs on bull$hit? The conservative republicans are spreading plenty of that around. \n\nOr, you can do what I do. I refuse to support MidEast oil. All of my gas purchases are from Citgo, which comes from Venezuela. The only way that OPEC and the big oil companies are going to lower their prices is if we start hitting them where it hurts - in the wallet.
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Michigan - double the average US unemployment, with a Democrat governor that won't part with a business tax that punishes businesses in downtimes like this. Foreclosures at national highs. Continued downsizing of the automotive market, with 1000's of skilled people being laid off.\n\nAnd now the Democrats want to finish us off with their impositions of ridiculous mileage requirements. Bah!
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Yes. It is time for a real change...it is time to let the Democrats play offense.  Here is their agenda and it is time we need these changes to take effect in our country....\nHonest Leadership & Open Government\nDemocrats will end the Republican culture of corruption and restore a government as good as the people it serves.\n\nReal Security & A New Direction in Iraq \nDemocrats want to protect Americans at home and lead the world by telling the truth to our troops, our citizens and our allies, and we will heed the advice of our commanders on the ground and force a change in the failed Republican strategy in Iraq.\n\nEnergy Independence & Lower Gas Prices\nDemocrats want to create a cleaner, greener and stronger America by reducing our dependence on foreign oil, eliminating billions in subsidies for oil and gas companies and developing energy alternatives.\n\nMore Jobs, Better Pay & College Access for Everyone\nDems. will create jobs that stay in America, raise the minimum wage, and open the doors to college for every American. \n\nHealthcare that Works for Everyone & Life-Saving Cures\nDemocrats have made it clear that they want to join 36 other industrialized nations in making sure everyone has access to affordable health care, and we will make decisions to invest in stem cell and other medical research based on science, not politics.\n\nRetirement Security\nLastly, the Democrats will ensure that a retirement with dignity is the right and expectation of every single American, starting with protecting workers' pensions expanding saving incentives and preventing the privatization of social security.