Obama shifts stance on offshore drilling

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Obama shifts stance on offshore drilling
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Sat, 08-02-2008 - 9:13am

http://www.tothecenter.com/news.php?readmore=6547


Senator Barack Obama has wavered in his position on offshore drilling, saying that he may be willing to compromise on the issue, the Associated Press reports. The presumed presidential candidate had previously announced his opposition to offshore drilling but said Friday he would consider supporting limited offshore drilling if that was the way to get policy enacted that promotes more fuel-efficient cars and the development of alternate energy sources.

With attack ads criticizing Obama’s aversion to the drilling even as gasoline prices rise to $4, Obama has reneged his opposition, hoping that a compromise could put an end to policy gridlock on energy issues. “My interest is in making sure we've got the kind of comprehensive energy policy that can bring down gas prices,” Obama said in an interview with the Palm Beach Post. “If, in order to get that passed, we have to compromise in terms of a careful, well thought-out drilling strategy that was carefully circumscribed to avoid significant environmental damage -- I don't want to be so rigid that we can't get something done.”

Oil and energy have been a hot debate topic the past several weeks, leading up to the five week Congressional hiatus coming up. Earlier House Leader Nancy Pelosi refused to cave in to pressure to allow a vote on offshore drilling. It is unclear how Obama’s recent switch in stance will affect the Congresswoman’s steadfastness.

“The Republicans and the oil companies have been really beating the drums on drilling,” Obama said in the Post interview. “And so we don't want gridlock. We want to get something done.”

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Fri, 08-08-2008 - 9:53am

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MONTANA MOM !

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Fri, 08-08-2008 - 2:07pm

"I totally see what you are saying, but I tend to think it's much more personality driven"


You are absolutely right, of course, I shouldn't generalize.

Patty.... 

 nana to:     Cait, Hannah

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Sat, 08-09-2008 - 10:23am
Michelle, I am sorry to hear you are going through this with your family.

 

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Registered: 09-29-2003
Sat, 08-09-2008 - 5:01pm
Sue, he's being pickier this time around.


 


Mich

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Sat, 08-09-2008 - 6:52pm
Oh I see.
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Sat, 08-09-2008 - 8:12pm
No, not at all!


 


Mich

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Registered: 03-19-2003
Sun, 08-10-2008 - 12:13pm
That is true!

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