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Romney Energy Plan Would Expand Oil Drilling on U.S. Land and Offshore

NY Times -- HOUSTON — Mitt Romney plans to unveil an energy plan Thursday morning in Hobbs, N.M., that would allow states more control over the development of energy resources on federal lands within their borders, as well as aggressively expand offshore oil and gas drilling — including along the coasts of Virginia and the Carolinas — as part of a broader effort to reach energy independence.

The plan is bound to be contentious after the disastrous BP well blowout in 2010, which leaked millions of barrels of oil in the Gulf of Mexico and left 11 workers dead. The proposal may win votes in Virginia, where drilling would bring jobs and state revenues, but would be controversial in Florida, where offshore drilling has long been viewed as a threat to tourism.

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dr047 Champion Author Cleveland Posts:2,576 Points:514,520 Joined:Aug 2010	Message Posted: Aug 24, 2012 2:34:55 PM Ignore dr047 Report Abuse Flip Flop Mitt and his Sidekick Boy Wonder would finish off the middle class and Seniors!
DanMtz Champion Author Oakland Posts:3,340 Points:1,240,400 Joined:Oct 2009	Message Posted: Aug 24, 2012 2:17:51 PM Ignore DanMtz Report Abuse Now there's a shocker...
epf Champion Author Grand Rapids Posts:6,319 Points:1,888,430 Joined:May 2004	Message Posted: Aug 24, 2012 4:33:43 AM Ignore epf Report Abuse Glad to see this did so well.
N5EXY Champion Author Austin Posts:5,482 Points:1,507,830 Joined:Jul 2004	Message Posted: Aug 23, 2012 11:08:28 PM Ignore N5EXY Report Abuse Drill, baby, drill! 75 days until the ejection. Vote, baby, vote!
RichWLIN Champion Author Indiana Posts:4,079 Points:635,940 Joined:Jun 2011	Message Posted: Aug 23, 2012 11:08:23 PM Ignore RichWLIN Report Abuse Yikes NHLiveFree!
NHLiveFree Champion Author New Hampshire Posts:11,076 Points:1,620,255 Joined:Jun 2008	Message Posted: Aug 23, 2012 11:04:06 PM Ignore NHLiveFree Report Abuse Since Mitt is in Koch boys back pockets and wallets, his 'verbal' plan will certainly give a hand to dirty Big Coal. Mitt has never met a cartel, monopoly, or mega global corporation that he does not love, as long as they show him the money. Offshore bank accounts are so convenient!
Rich1430 All-Star Author Indiana Posts:760 Points:256,520 Joined:Mar 2012	Message Posted: Aug 23, 2012 10:28:22 PM Ignore Rich1430 Report Abuse Good!!!!!!
esq262 Champion Author Asheville Posts:2,887 Points:645,565 Joined:Jul 2011	Message Posted: Aug 23, 2012 9:38:38 PM Ignore esq262 Report Abuse Good.
carranco Champion Author Georgia Posts:1,027 Points:267,390 Joined:Dec 2008	Message Posted: Aug 23, 2012 9:02:19 PM Ignore carranco Report Abuse Now that's the ticket!
Wanda127 Champion Author Florida Posts:2,484 Points:912,080 Joined:May 2010	Message Posted: Aug 23, 2012 8:32:14 PM Ignore Wanda127 Report Abuse We need a balance in everything we do but I do hope they drill more in U.S. so we don't have to depend on other countries for our oil.
Agarre Champion Author Richmond Posts:1,335 Points:263,785 Joined:Feb 2012	Message Posted: Aug 23, 2012 8:06:07 PM Ignore Agarre Report Abuse NO GOOD
YaBassa Champion Author Michigan Posts:2,415 Points:514,175 Joined:Nov 2011	Message Posted: Aug 23, 2012 8:01:35 PM Ignore YaBassa Report Abuse Willard lies like Fox...always. The US is currently exporting refined oil, what would more drilling result in? Increased export of refined oil.
91Explorer All-Star Author Dallas Posts:634 Points:1,126,990 Joined:Oct 2009	Message Posted: Aug 23, 2012 6:52:13 PM Ignore 91Explorer Report Abuse balance in everything we do, please
PathfinderSC Champion Author South Carolina Posts:9,506 Points:1,828,690 Joined:Mar 2008	Message Posted: Aug 23, 2012 4:52:27 PM Ignore PathfinderSC Report Abuse Any energy plan is better than what we got.
bwatchingu Champion Author Arkansas Posts:1,735 Points:598,795 Joined:Jan 2009	Message Posted: Aug 23, 2012 4:36:48 PM Ignore bwatchingu Report Abuse watching
DancingDee Champion Author Gary Posts:4,377 Points:1,055,375 Joined:Jul 2005	Message Posted: Aug 23, 2012 1:51:06 PM Ignore DancingDee Report Abuse The GREEDY AND HEARTLESS DO NOT CARE!!!!!
Lou08 Champion Author California Posts:1,084 Points:252,410 Joined:Feb 2008	Message Posted: Aug 23, 2012 1:34:55 PM Ignore Lou08 Report Abuse Romney(R) If he likes Atomic Power Plants, Mitt might be the one??? Let Pres.Obama Admin. Know Mitt Is the One Via Email Takes About Minute Or So (GB's)
RambleOn Champion Author New York Posts:2,375 Points:1,506,075 Joined:Aug 2008	Message Posted: Aug 23, 2012 1:31:06 PM Ignore RambleOn Report Abuse The smart thing to do. Thanks Mitt.
wshutton Champion Author Los Angeles Posts:1,657 Points:922,245 Joined:Mar 2009	Message Posted: Aug 23, 2012 1:28:50 PM Ignore wshutton Report Abuse Hey, his donors want a return on their investment in his election.
taximan007 Champion Author Indianapolis Posts:10,065 Points:1,706,420 Joined:May 2006	Message Posted: Aug 23, 2012 1:25:38 PM Ignore taximan007 Report Abuse @letterchunker That's a proven hoax. Dr. Williams did not write that. Source I like Romney's chances. After 4 disastrous years of Obama, I don't see how any sane, sensible person would even think of wanting him re-elected. Then again, that would exclude most liberals.
afghaned Champion Author Hamilton Posts:11,800 Points:1,283,350 Joined:May 2004	Message Posted: Aug 23, 2012 1:23:48 PM Ignore afghaned Report Abuse Big talk now but wait & see.
oldiesman Champion Author New York Posts:6,417 Points:2,192,010 Joined:May 2006	Message Posted: Aug 23, 2012 1:21:01 PM Ignore oldiesman Report Abuse Someone with insight for a change.
thizben All-Star Author Phoenix Posts:605 Points:283,795 Joined:May 2011	Message Posted: Aug 23, 2012 1:18:14 PM Ignore thizben Report Abuse more drilling an fewer regulations...what could possibly go wrong?!
doeslayersr Champion Author Illinois Posts:9,093 Points:869,080 Joined:Dec 2010	Message Posted: Aug 23, 2012 1:07:15 PM Ignore doeslayersr Report Abuse Good! About time someone is proud of our natural God given resources and has a plan to use them!
texasvet Champion Author Texas Posts:3,823 Points:360,120 Joined:Jul 2009	Message Posted: Aug 23, 2012 1:06:34 PM Ignore texasvet Report Abuse Meanwhile Obama's plan is to keep lying about his plan.
TxMtb Champion Author Ohio Posts:1,525 Points:341,405 Joined:Feb 2012	Message Posted: Aug 23, 2012 12:47:25 PM Ignore TxMtb Report Abuse Good, as long as they continue to investigate clean processes.
jimmy544 Champion Author Boston Posts:4,088 Points:650,930 Joined:Feb 2011	Message Posted: Aug 23, 2012 12:30:57 PM Ignore jimmy544 Report Abuse Weak ideas from one of the worst governors the Commonwealth of Massachusetts ever had. Just remember Mitt the Twit was mean to his dog!
mageetp Champion Author British Columbia Posts:3,195 Points:623,705 Joined:Aug 2011	Message Posted: Aug 23, 2012 12:23:46 PM Ignore mageetp Report Abuse Time will tell.
mrservonics Champion Author Boston Posts:2,714 Points:1,350,380 Joined:May 2005	Message Posted: Aug 23, 2012 12:02:17 PM Ignore mrservonics Report Abuse FEWER mpg???
ILVET Champion Author Illinois Posts:14,779 Points:2,922,690 Joined:Jan 2005	Message Posted: Aug 23, 2012 11:56:46 AM Ignore ILVET Report Abuse Hopefully if elected he'll remember this energy plan
srchr Champion Author San Jose Posts:7,238 Points:1,617,125 Joined:Apr 2008	Message Posted: Aug 23, 2012 11:55:23 AM Ignore srchr Report Abuse not comparable to deep water drilling
flyfast Champion Author Kansas City Posts:9,238 Points:1,823,110 Joined:Jan 2008	Message Posted: Aug 23, 2012 11:55:05 AM Ignore flyfast Report Abuse good
ultm8opie Champion Author Twin Cities Posts:2,189 Points:531,805 Joined:Jan 2011	Message Posted: Aug 23, 2012 11:53:25 AM Ignore ultm8opie Report Abuse Good! Finally someone supporting US energy independance, and jobs here at home.
bigmace111 Champion Author Albany Posts:2,708 Points:611,675 Joined:May 2011	Message Posted: Aug 23, 2012 11:53:02 AM Ignore bigmace111 Report Abuse As long as safeguards go along with the plan, I'm all for it.
matthwbar Champion Author Toledo Posts:4,048 Points:1,014,880 Joined:Jun 2007	Message Posted: Aug 23, 2012 11:52:59 AM Ignore matthwbar Report Abuse Another reason to vote Republican...
Settjec Champion Author Little Rock Posts:1,964 Points:685,570 Joined:May 2010	Message Posted: Aug 23, 2012 11:52:51 AM Ignore Settjec Report Abuse All we can do at this point is to vote for the lessor of the two evils.
MTM Champion Author Mobile Posts:52,627 Points:3,068,460 Joined:Oct 2004	Message Posted: Aug 23, 2012 11:52:35 AM Ignore MTM Report Abuse Solid plan. We need to start it now!
IMLURCH Champion Author Minnesota Posts:2,169 Points:1,100,255 Joined:Mar 2009	Message Posted: Aug 23, 2012 11:51:39 AM Ignore IMLURCH Report Abuse Romney will loose all the enviromentalists vote with this one.
alaskareed Champion Author Alaska Posts:1,570 Points:698,705 Joined:Feb 2011	Message Posted: Aug 23, 2012 11:50:29 AM Ignore alaskareed Report Abuse I like the plan
redbeard47229 All-Star Author Indiana Posts:673 Points:42,880 Joined:Feb 2012	Message Posted: Aug 23, 2012 11:48:47 AM Ignore redbeard47229 Report Abuse oil drilling in states should be their responsibility. they are closer to the problems and know more than the idiots thousands of miles away trying to make laws that are a compromise and does more to hurt states than to help anyone or anything. check out the 10th admendment
seahawks Champion Author Washington Posts:3,217 Points:1,961,795 Joined:Sep 2005	Message Posted: Aug 23, 2012 11:48:09 AM Ignore seahawks Report Abuse that is the the change we need in 2012!!!
NO_SWEAT Champion Author Toronto Posts:4,330 Points:1,076,390 Joined:Jul 2008	Message Posted: Aug 23, 2012 11:47:56 AM Ignore NO_SWEAT Report Abuse All sorts of plans & promises from everyone before the elections. If only one of them could stand by his word & execute his pre-election plans & promises, how wonderful every country would be.
CocoPaz Champion Author Santa Barbara Posts:2,360 Points:320,470 Joined:Jun 2012	Message Posted: Aug 23, 2012 11:46:51 AM Ignore CocoPaz Report Abuse ..."as part of a broader effort to reach energy independence."; Je suis d'accord avec cette idée, mais j'ai également la crainte des conséquences. ("I agree with this idea, but I am afraid of the consequences." (Gonna practice our French everyday in anticipation of our upcoming trip to France.)
MightyDude Champion Author Minnesota Posts:10,335 Points:2,645,820 Joined:Mar 2003	Message Posted: Aug 23, 2012 11:45:41 AM Ignore MightyDude Report Abuse right direction
njerald Champion Author Seattle Posts:7,814 Points:1,621,125 Joined:Oct 2007	Message Posted: Aug 23, 2012 11:44:58 AM Ignore njerald Report Abuse Right - screw the Liberals......
PaylessKY Champion Author Kentucky Posts:8,710 Points:1,579,500 Joined:Oct 2008	Message Posted: Aug 23, 2012 11:43:42 AM Ignore PaylessKY Report Abuse We will see sometime after the election.
rjoeh Champion Author Michigan Posts:7,071 Points:2,467,515 Joined:Jun 2004	Message Posted: Aug 23, 2012 11:43:27 AM Ignore rjoeh Report Abuse That is the only way to become energy independent... but part of the puzzle requires new refineries that are more efficient to be built also. We could end up with more fuel for our economy if normal business efficiencies were also applied to oil company operations and refining.
bridgerunner Champion Author Virginia Posts:4,772 Points:1,003,910 Joined:Jul 2009	Message Posted: Aug 23, 2012 11:43:08 AM Ignore bridgerunner Report Abuse Every state ought to have a say of what goes on inside their borders.
DJRIO Champion Author Miami Posts:8,030 Points:1,422,660 Joined:Jan 2008	Message Posted: Aug 23, 2012 11:42:11 AM Ignore DJRIO Report Abuse there should 3 part plan to energy. short, mid, long term plan. doing nothing is not a plan. cause oil to go higher!
arnerator Champion Author Seattle Posts:8,169 Points:1,615,215 Joined:Sep 2008	Message Posted: Aug 23, 2012 11:41:10 AM Ignore arnerator Report Abuse Fine,,, if, and only if, they can really clean it up.