Higher gas prices cloud Obama's re-election hopes

By Tom Raum

Associated Press

Published: Thursday, Feb. 23 2012 3:39 p.m. MST

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Soaring gasoline prices are threatening to undercut President Barack Obama's re-election prospects and offering Republicans an easy target. With prices pushing $4 a gallon and threatening to go even higher, Obama sought Thursday to confront rising public anxiety and strike back at his GOP critics.

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CottageCheese

SALT LAKE CITY, UT

The dude doesn't work. He campaigns.

We need a president who works.

4:41 p.m. Feb. 23, 2012
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Mountanman

Hayden, ID

Obama would rather waste taxpayers money on failed Solynda loans than approve real energy producing projects like Keystone and Anwar. Now the results of his irresponsible decisions are harming all Americans! Enjoying "hope and change" much?

4:37 p.m. Feb. 23, 2012
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Iron Rod

Salt Lake City, UT

I have a question for DJK

If we were to increase our oil drilling 400% here in the United States would it lower the price we pay at the pump? Yes or No.

If you answer Yes why would this in your opinion happen?

My More..

6:24 p.m. Feb. 23, 2012
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