In the senatorial and gubernatorial races in Georgia, some of the most "damning" (if you are Republican) ads are those that link the candidates with President Obama. All the "charges" are either false or foolish, such as predictions of higher taxes even though the Obama Administration has overseen tax cuts There has always been a national debt, but according to the GOP, President Obama invented it. His "job killing regulations" are legendary. In other words, there is absolutely nothing the Obama Administration has done right.
And yet, at gas pumps across the nation, prices have dropped to a three year low. President Obama had allowed "drill, baby, drill" to remain part of his energy policy even while embracing alternative energy sources. And as a result of Obama's acceptance of Big Oil and Gas prices are falling at the pump, at least for now.
But where are the non-irony laden, "Thanks, Obama!" accolades? Why has no one noticed that Obama Administration policy has contributed to this windfall? I'd have to say that Obama Derangement Syndrome is still in full force. No one in the MSM, nor even members of his own party have stepped forward to say a heartfelt "Thanks, President Obama!'
Personally, I wish we'd do everything we can to ditch fossil fuels and put all our resources to developing alternative energy sources. However, the proponents of "drill, baby, drill" have their cake and are chowing down on it, but they still cannot concede the president this outcome. If we can find a way to link the president with falling gas prices, perhaps that will give all Democrats a fighting chance on November 4th.