I don’t like the idea of pushing so hard that Dems and Obama fold on the issue before the election. Republicans need the issue on the table for the election. If they pass drilling legislation now, there is nothing left for the morons on our side to run on.
I hear what you are saying but I don't like stalling on something so important just for political gain. I think many people see through that and will think both sides are playing politics. If we can start drilling now and people see prices go down, as they did when Bush signed the EO to lift the Federal ban on offshore drilling, I think the Republican Party will rightfully get credit for pushing the issue.
Except that they passed drilling legislation and lowered prices. Just before fuel oil heating time. Are you so sure that won't work during elections?