McConnell's "Only Energy" Plan

On the heels of President George Bush removing the executive order blocking offshore drilling comes word of Senator Mitch McConnell's plan in the Senate.

Senate Republicans have threatened to block nearly all other bills pending before the August recess if Democrats refuse to vote with them on expanding offshore drilling.

Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-Ky.) said bills that do not pertain to energy can wait until after the August recess, with gas prices now surpassing $4 per gallon.

McConnell and top Republicans indicated Wednesday they would oppose any procedural votes to take up other legislation, which require 60 votes to succeed.

"We think there is nothing more important that we can do right now than to deal with the Number One issue of the country," McConnell said. "This is the biggest issue since terrorism right after 9/11. People are pounding on their desks, saying, 'Why don't these people get together and do something about this problem'?"

With gasoline prices hovering at just under $4.00 a gallon, this is a smart move.  It will showcase the issue that liberals would prefer to talk rather than really help the American people.  Keep an eye on who joins them in tackling energy issues.  Those will be the ones to remember come November.

(HT: Blue Grass, Red State)

-Colonel Steve