Obama, McCain Taunt Each Other Over Tire Pressure

WASHINGTON — Automobile tire pressure has become an unlikely issue in the U.S. presidential campaign, as John McCain mocked Barack Obama’s recommendation that drivers keep their tires well-inflated — and then Obama taunted his Republican rival for admitting that the practice saves gasoline. Both candidates have been vying to persuade voters that they have the best plans to bring down high gasoline prices, which top the list of American voters’ concerns. Most of the debate has centered on nuclear energy, offshore drilling and tapping strategic petroleum reserves. But on Wednesday, the talk was about tires. Discussing the air-pressure issue during an appearance Tuesday night, McCain said he was not opposed to Obama’s suggestion. “And could I mention that Senator Obama a couple of days ago said that we ought to all inflate our tires, and I don’t disagree with that. The American Automobile Association strongly recommends it, but I also don’t think that ... (link)