Video: House GOP hit Democrats on energy
posted at 1:00 pm on September 9, 2008 by Ed Morrissey
If the election has buried the story of the House Oil Party lately, especially with the emergence of Sarah Palin, then the GOP wants to remind people about Democratic obstructionism. This new video from their site reminds voters that Republican Representatives stayed in Washington, trying to cajole Nancy Pelosi to come back and get something done on energy — namely, a commitment to increase American domestic production of oil:
Republicans have to keep this issue front and center in this election. While the Senate Gang of 16 has reportedly expanded to 22, according to a speech given by Harry Reid yesterday, the House GOP caucus has held firm on real commitments to open the OCS and interior West shale formations for new drilling. This matches with the overwhelming will of the electorate, and Democratic fortunes have already begun to decline with their refusal to address the supply crisis in energy pricing.
I wonder how many tourists got a front-row seat to the House Oil Party this summer. Those that did will certainly talk about it in their home districts, and they will tell which party wanted a vacation, and which wanted to get something done in one of the most useless sessions of Congress in American history.
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I’m sure the Democrats will try to change the subject by showing a McCain-Palin split on ANWR, though Maverick can solve that problem by saying that, after consulting with the governor of Alaska, he’s decided there should be oil drilling in that area on a limited basis. Any outrage by Obama, Biden or their supporters would just rebound to the fact that the Democratic leadership doesn’t want any new drilling anywhere, which is a far more dangerous position to be in right now.
jon1979 on September 9, 2008 at 1:06 PM
It would help if team McCain bubbled this up to the campaign.
Kini on September 9, 2008 at 1:06 PM
The Democrats have asked for a public flogging on this issue; give it to them.
backwoods conservative on September 9, 2008 at 1:10 PM
Hammer them on the lack of tax breaks to aid capitalization of new resource exploitation er uh “recovery”…..
we need an energy package that works, and it is better to give tax breaks than subsidies…tac breaks encourage more effort…subsidies minimize it….look at ethanol.
sven10077 on September 9, 2008 at 1:11 PM
The Democrats are going to try to compromise on some wishy-washy drilling proposal to make it a non-issue on election day. The Republicans need to stand firm and ensure that any compromise includes drilling on all of our offshore reserves, not just a small chunk of them.
BadgerHawk on September 9, 2008 at 1:11 PM
They deserve some credit for this, and some contributions. They now need to kill tha gang of 10, er 16, er 22.
Hey Repubs, AVOID ANYTHING THAT STARTS WITH THE FOLLOWING WORDS:
GANG OF ________________________________________
and do NOT support anything Ted Kennedy is for.
ReaganConservative3 on September 9, 2008 at 1:11 PM
Ed – That is an awesome video. I wish those in my district would see it, to question Giffords about her paid vacation. It’s disgusting what a lib can get away with around in AZ 8th…
SkinnerVic on September 9, 2008 at 1:12 PM
You know that their candidates are minorities. One is half-black and the other is mental challenged. By mentioning “flogging”, your comments, sir, are RAAAACCCCIIIISSSSTTTT!!!!
/sarc
Dr.Cwac.Cwac on September 9, 2008 at 1:13 PM
“While the Senate Gang of 16 has reportedly expanded to 22″
um, when does it stop becoming a “gang” and turn into a “moron plurality that will kill any momentum we’re gaining?”
/jus’ askin’ …
Buckaroo on September 9, 2008 at 1:14 PM
Don’t forget to add SEEEEEXXXXXXIIIIIISSSTTTT!!!
/sarc
We have Gabrielle…
SkinnerVic on September 9, 2008 at 1:15 PM
The high gas prices might turn out to be a blessing in disguise.
The democrats’ no-drill policy is undefendable and irrational like so many others of their positions.
But this time it is obvious to everyone, not only those who care for politics. And the fact that it concerns everybody’s wallets makes everyone pay attention.
evenfarer on September 9, 2008 at 1:17 PM
Of course I’m racist. I’m against any person of any race who opposes drilling for our own oil. I’m also against any person of any race who supports surrender, socialism, and taxes. My bigotry in that regard ranges far and wide.
backwoods conservative on September 9, 2008 at 1:19 PM
Any estimates on how many new
a commitment to increase American domestic production of oil would bring.
Oh wait, these wouldn’t be government jobs so they wouldn’t count.
rbj on September 9, 2008 at 1:20 PM
Dang, PIMF.
should be
jobs
rbj on September 9, 2008 at 1:20 PM
Of course they will try to compromise.
But what do you think when you have Sarah whispering in McCain’s ear telling him about the “proposal” in which the Dems are trying to do.
I don’t see it flying!
upinak on September 9, 2008 at 1:21 PM
CUT – KILL – DIG & DRILL
America can use our vast resources that Democrats have made out of reach for more jobs, more wealth, better security and more.
All we need is for voters to replace as many Democrats as possible in the House and Senate.
Right_of_Attila on September 9, 2008 at 1:23 PM
This theme is brought to you by environmentalists in Alaska, who call Sarah Palin the “Killa from Wasilla.”
Right_of_Attila on September 9, 2008 at 1:26 PM
Debate talking point to hammer both DFL goofs straight into the ground.
Bishop on September 9, 2008 at 1:26 PM
The market leader in central Ohio raised prices at every local filling station from as low as $3.43 per gallon yesterday to $3.79 across the board. While one local radio host expressed his own personal disgust that $3.50 seemed low, with this increase, I would think this battleground state would be receptive to serious approaches to lowering costs.
Drilling now is the best symbol that Congress is serious about solving it. As McCain/Palin have made clear, everything must be on the table going forward. So I’m glad to see the House GOPers making this kind of statement now.
EconomicNeocon on September 9, 2008 at 1:26 PM
I say we drag that ugly witch out of the house, and publicly excuse her from office, then move on to representative that took a vacation and excuse them from office under the grounds of refusing to work.
After we get done, we ban those people from holding public office, and deport them for crimes against the American people.
After this we can hold special elections.
See all these liberals want to impeach Bush so bad for what they THINK may be illegal. It is illegal for congress to accept a paycheck when they have failed to represent the American people.
leetpriest on September 9, 2008 at 1:27 PM
Refire the arsenal of democracy…keeping US wealth in the US will rekindle manufacturing with proper investment…..
we once lost a lot of ships at Pearl Harbor and had a navy triple the size in three years….
we CANNOT do this today.
GROW AMERICA BACK!
sven10077 on September 9, 2008 at 1:27 PM
You sir, are the epitome of what we need more of in this country. Please, please, please procreate so that we can have a few more decent citizens in this wonderful country.
I’m not being sarcastic, I really think you should have several kids in your likeness.
leetpriest on September 9, 2008 at 1:30 PM
I think this ad is not very effective. Might it be stronger to focus on our need for energy independence, then contrast Republican proposals with Peolsi’s meandering drivel?
Loxodonta on September 9, 2008 at 1:30 PM
And Sailors were also FLOGGED, thus your comment is ANTI MILITARY!!!
/s
Romeo13 on September 9, 2008 at 1:30 PM
backwoods conservative on September 9, 2008 at 1:19 PM
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I’m with backwoods 100%
dman232 on September 9, 2008 at 1:31 PM
Given that Palin has been requested to make appearances in almost every contested congressional district, this issue should be easy to make front and center.
But Johnny Mac better tell his friend Sen Grahmnesty to get with the program and stop with his damn gangs.
Iblis on September 9, 2008 at 1:32 PM
The Ban on OCS and Shale EXPIRIES on October 1… real key is not to cave into some wishy washy gang of anything compromise…
Just stand firm and we win. Bush should state NOW that anything with a blanket extension of the ban will be veto’d, no matter what it is.
Romeo13 on September 9, 2008 at 1:32 PM
Childless by choice, sorry. But don’t worry. My brothers are of the same cloth and have done very well in the procreation department.
backwoods conservative on September 9, 2008 at 1:34 PM
Here is what I cannot figure out: How can this be a Republican issue if when the Republicans controlled the House, the Senate, and the WH, they did nothing? Why only now, during an election, are they making a fuss about the drilling? Don’t get me wrong, I want drilling here, there, everywhere, but I don’t see why anyone would trust the Republicans on this issue.
King of the Britons on September 9, 2008 at 1:35 PM
Where was Pelosi????
Putting a wreath on the site of the Hiroshima Atom Bomb.
Forgetting that the Japanese slaughtered 100′s of thousande in Aisa and China and the Pacific Islands.
They got what they deserved.
They pulled a sneak attack on our fleet all the while we were in negotionations like the “O” Dumby wants to do today with Iran and N.Korea.
Rick007 on September 9, 2008 at 1:37 PM
everyone needs to take note of who this gang of idiots are so they can be voted out along with Poloser, and Harry (nut job) Reid….
twiggman on September 9, 2008 at 1:37 PM
When the GOP lost power fuel prices were about 2.35 nationally….
“look now”….
what the GOP and we are saying is it is time for America to rexert influence on the world oil market through domestic production.,..
Keep our gold home.
sven10077 on September 9, 2008 at 1:38 PM
We owe the House Republicans a debt of gratitude for keeping the energy issue alive this summer. I’m sure it helped influence McCain’s VP choice. Hallelujah!
The Senate Republicans who’ve joined the gang of whatever provide a perfect illustration of why McCain should not/could not/did not choose a senator as his running mate.
Y-not on September 9, 2008 at 1:40 PM
Remember “O” Dumby said $4.00 a gal was ok it just got here to quick.
Rick007 on September 9, 2008 at 1:41 PM
FrozenTex drills it. Upinak pipes it. Limerick hauls it. Doing jobs Americans won’t do. Come to the dark side, business is good.
Limerick on September 9, 2008 at 1:41 PM
The GOP should kick out every GOP member who enters into the Gang of Dirty Hairy.
I dont care who they are. Get rid of them now.
I am tired of GOPers being nice to liberals. Its time to stand up, kick ass, and take names.
Enough talking, talking has got us to where we are. We need action.
“A little less talk and alot more action!”
TheHat on September 9, 2008 at 1:43 PM
We’ve got the “I am Sarah Palin” video series ongoing.
We need a new video series…..”I am a handmaiden of big oil!”
Pelosi says she wants to drill our brains but they are the ones that have been lobotomized!
Dr.Cwac.Cwac on September 9, 2008 at 1:45 PM
You left out “The Dems smoke it.”
Oh wait….that’s hash oil.
Patrick S on September 9, 2008 at 2:01 PM
Sweet!
CP on September 9, 2008 at 2:03 PM
Drill Baby Drill!
CP on September 9, 2008 at 2:04 PM
Turn that into a 1 minute ad, and run it in all the competitive House races.
Sackett on September 9, 2008 at 2:41 PM
Maybe while the archbishop has Nancy on the carpet over her abortion views he can ask her about the drilling.
Just saying she needs to make some sort of act of contrition right?
Just A Grunt on September 9, 2008 at 2:41 PM
+1
SkinnerVic on September 9, 2008 at 2:45 PM
Would be more effective on the tube.
whitetop on September 9, 2008 at 2:46 PM
Here’s a link at Grassfire that has a ‘lift the drilling ban’ petition to sign, faxes to send and telephone numbers to call:
http://www.grassfire.net/r.asp?u=10686&PID=17410407
I’ve done my part, how about yous guys?
Christine on September 9, 2008 at 2:47 PM
Let’s not fall into that trap so easily. Anytime the Republican Congress attempted anything that annoyed the Democratic base [i.e., "Soros"], the Dems pulled out the fillabuster in the Senate and shut it down. That tactic came out time and again. To get anything done, Republican leadership moved on to less controversial bills.
EconomicNeocon on September 9, 2008 at 3:20 PM
Well then, can you explain how in the world they can get it done now without a majority in the House or Senate? I realize that the price at the pump right now is painfully high, but at the time, the price of gas was also, what seemed painfully high. You cannot tell me that there weren’t many people in both House and Senate and within the entire Republican constituency who did not know that oil supplies vs. demands were going to be an issue in the near future. It wasn’t done then because it did not suit their collective political fortunes and if you don’t think that they will sell you right down the river again when it suits their collective political fortunes, then you don’t know politicians very well.
King of the Britons on September 9, 2008 at 3:26 PM
Drill Baby Drill
iconoclast on September 9, 2008 at 3:27 PM
Because king of the britons: when ever it was brought up the democrats treated a filibuster which would have effectively shut down the government.And the MSM would of had a field day accusing the Republicans wanting to starve everyone to death.
See what a lying, deceptive press can cause.
The republicans didn’t have the balls to call them on it.If it had been me in charge, I would have called there bluff.It would have only taken 2 or 3 times and then the would see that standing up for long hrs straight sucked and would have tried something else.
BruceB on September 9, 2008 at 4:14 PM
You sound like a Freedom Fighter!!!
allrsn on September 9, 2008 at 5:17 PM
A revolution is coming!
The people are taking their country back.
PattyJ on September 9, 2008 at 7:17 PM