gas prices

LOUISVILLE -- While gas prices continue to dominate campaign narratives nationwide, U.S. Rep. John Yarmuth (D-Louisville) doubts Republican proposals will sway voters.

"I understand why the Republicans think they have that issue, but the vast majority of the American people blame George Bush and the oil companies for high gas prices," Yarmuth told PolitickerKY.com at a voter registration drive on Wednesday. "So, I think that is an issue that ultimately will not help them."

Yarmuth also indicated he did not think most voters would make their decision on Nov. 4 based on the gas price issue.

"Certainly that is a very significant immediate issue for a lot of people, and I understand that, but it is part of a much broader issue of economic security. That involves food prices, increased tuition, if you have a kid in school and the increased cost of health care," said Yarmuth. "On the broader agenda -- who the American people trust to manage the economy over the next four years -- a huge majority favor Democrats."

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