Lawmakers Who Oppose Offshore Drilling Risk Losing Seats in November

Fox News: On Saturday, President Bush said if Congress doesn't permit offshore drilling to increase U.S. oil supplies and possibly ease gasoline prices, lawmakers should not expect voters to support them in November. In his radio address, Bush said experts claim the Outer Continental Shelf could eventually produce nearly 10 years' worth of U.S. oil production. Yet while record fuel prices have focused more attention on increasing domestic energy production, experts also note that lifting the congressional ban on offshore drilling wouldn't produce more oil for five to seven years.

Bush accused Democratic leaders in Congress of ignoring the public's demand for relief from high energy prices. "This is their final chance to take action before the November elections," Bush said, noting that lawmakers soon will recess again to hit the campaign trail. "If members of Congress do not support the American people at the gas pump, then they should not expect the American people to support them at the ballot box." Congress broke for its August recess without finding agreement on how big a role expanded domestic oil and gas production should have in a broader energy bill. . . . [Full Story]

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