Obama shifts stance on offshore drilling
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| Sat, 08-02-2008 - 9:13am |
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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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Mich
"So basically you agree the market is being manipulated.
MONTANA MOM !
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When you are wondering why I didn't respond to this post, look to yourself, and not my lack of logical argument, please.
I disagree with you, but I'm pretty sure
So basically you agree the market is being manipulated.
Ahh the bickering.. I know it all too well!
Kristen goes back Aug 21st then it'll be a bit quiet around here with just my 4 yr old around
MONTANA MOM !
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Great talking point, but the truth is that four out of five of the nations largest oil companies are making no bid contacts in Iraq.
<< Oh and your answer would probably be, we should use corn for fuel, which makes so much sense, because we should have to pay $15 for an ear of corn to feed our families just so we don't drill and hurt the poor animals?
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