Oil could be McCain's issue

Poll shows energy is concern; swing states are open to drilling By CRAIG GILBERT cgilbert@journalsentinel.com Washington - Have Republicans found a way to put Democrats on the defensive over the economy? When asked to choose which of several approaches is "the best way to help solve the energy crisis and make America less dependent on foreign oil," Wisconsin voters broke down this way: 59% - RENEWABLE ENERGY Development of sources such as solar power, wind power and biofuels. 8% - HIGHER AUTOMOBILE MILEAGE STANDARDS 7% - NEW NUCLEAR POWER PLANTS 6% - DRILLING OFFSHORE AND IN ALASKA 4% - TAKING OIL FROM THE STRATEGIC PETROLEUM RESERVE Democrats were unsuccessful in advancing this short-term step in the House last week. Drilling appears to be less of a priority for Wisconsin voters than it is in three other swing states... [read full story]