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50% Don?t Think Obama or McCain Can Lower Gas Prices

31-Jul-2008
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According to a survey commissioned by Cars.com during July, about 50% of US consumers don't believe that Obama or McCain has a magic rabbit up their sleeve that will lower prices at the pump any time soon Turns out, 50% of people in the US are wiser than I thought: there is no quick fix or simple solution. Another interesting result from the survey: 48% of consumers don't see McCain or Obama as having a particular advantage when trying to work with the auto industry to bring more fuel efficient or plug-in vehicles to the market in the future. When it comes to finding a solution to high gas prices, the survey indicates consumer support for: Long-term energy reform Development of alternative energy sources Reducing our demand for oil through the production of more fuel-efficient and alternative-fuel vehicles More than 70% of... [read full story]                    

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50% Don’t Think Obama or McCain Can Lower Gas Prices

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Consumers Agree: Neither Presidential Candidate has a Quick Fix for Pain at the Pump

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