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McCain: There will be oil!

 

Published 8/20/2008 by Domenico Montanaro at First Read

McCain went to an oil rig in the Gulf of Mexico yesterday to drill home his energy policy -- and bash Democratic rival Barack Obama. "Senator Obama opposes new drilling," McCain said. "He has said it will not 'solve our problem' and that 'it's not real.' He's wrong, and the American people know it."… [McCain] and his aides believe the pocketbook approach can connect with voters -- and, in turn, suggest that Obama wants people to pay more for gas, food, and heating." The New York Times: “Despite...( read more ) (link)

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