Obama To Hammer McCain On Offshore Drilling "Gimmick"

LAS VEGAS - Offshore drilling continues to be a major sticking point between Barack Obama and John McCain, and the two candidates are still jabbing at each other’s position for the second week.

Obama, who has argued that drilling will not immediately lower gas prices, is expected today to condemn McCain’s recent comments about the “psychological” benefits of offshore drilling. (Snip)

Obama, who wants to keep a moratorium on offshore drilling, will argue that McCain is offering a “gimmick”...

[the 'psychological' benefits, Mr. Senator, have to do with how OPEC {and some speculators} interpret our intentions - as they have every other time we've moved toward reduced reliance...]

READ MORE