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Rising gas prices not a big concern for voters

Reuters -- Even as President Barack Obama considers using U.S. oil stockpiles to halt rising gasoline costs in an election year, a Reuters/Ipsos poll released on Tuesday shows economic pain at the pump is not a big concern for voters.

Fuel and gas prices ranked last among 10 factors that influence voters in evaluating Obama's job performance and the country's direction, the poll found. Healthcare, the economy and jobs top the list, with gas prices also lagging behind foreign policy, immigration and education.

"Gas prices, relative to the rest of this stuff, are much less important," Ipsos pollster Chris Jackson said.

"People talk a lot about how gas prices drive attitudes, but it doesn't seem to have a lot of impact either on Obama's job approval or how people see the country going," he said.

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Submitted Aug 22, 2012 By: BurntOrange

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honda0105 Champion Author Tallahassee Posts:18,580 Points:1,605,520 Joined:Nov 2008	Message Posted: Aug 26, 2012 7:32:42 AM Ignore honda0105 Report Abuse they are a bigger concerns probably for those with longer commutes than those who can afford living close to work.
gravityhurts Champion Author North Carolina Posts:4,073 Points:933,505 Joined:Sep 2008	Message Posted: Aug 23, 2012 6:14:54 PM Ignore gravityhurts Report Abuse Personally I like cheeseburgers. Thanks for asking.
sparky808 Champion Author Honolulu Posts:2,976 Points:593,835 Joined:Sep 2011	Message Posted: Aug 23, 2012 1:20:44 PM Ignore sparky808 Report Abuse Thank you for posting.
purplebears Champion Author Milwaukee Posts:9,019 Points:1,158,775 Joined:May 2009	Message Posted: Aug 23, 2012 1:08:33 PM Ignore purplebears Report Abuse One man or woman, including anyone in the office of president, has no real ability to control the price of gas or any other commodity. What the president says may affect the commodity market in short-term reactions but he/she will have no long-term control over a global commodity market. American politics has been reduced to a "sports mentality" in that "fans" cheer for their favorite more out of tradition and loyalty. Unfortunately, politics isn't a "game" and the political "players" aren't there for us to admire and adore. We need to elect people who will work on behalf of the voters and not for the cheerleading lobbyists. We need action by our leaders to decisively reach solutions to our ever growing problems. More importantly, we need voters who can understand the difference.
gb1 Rookie Author Scranton Posts:33 Points:1,372,010 Joined:Feb 2005	Message Posted: Aug 23, 2012 10:24:17 AM Ignore gb1 Report Abuse rising gas prices is a big concern .. not the biggest, but still a big one
GOBUTLER Champion Author Indianapolis Posts:1,425 Points:386,235 Joined:Dec 2011	Message Posted: Aug 23, 2012 8:57:20 AM Ignore GOBUTLER Report Abuse Interesting...
10k Champion Author North Carolina Posts:21,217 Points:2,250,020 Joined:May 2006	Message Posted: Aug 23, 2012 12:29:33 AM Ignore 10k Report Abuse as a U-6 party member, anything that rises price-wise is not welcome, and is a great concern to me.. [Edited by: 10k at 8/23/2012 12:32:25 AM EST]
Zonk Champion Author Michigan Posts:6,461 Points:2,098,015 Joined:Oct 2005	Message Posted: Aug 23, 2012 12:14:27 AM Ignore Zonk Report Abuse It is definitely a concern, although not #1.
Kamakani Champion Author Denver Posts:2,674 Points:1,271,590 Joined:Oct 2008	Message Posted: Aug 23, 2012 12:11:43 AM Ignore Kamakani Report Abuse It is a big concern for all of us.
rahcat Champion Author Grand Rapids Posts:2,448 Points:658,200 Joined:Jan 2010	Message Posted: Aug 23, 2012 12:05:44 AM Ignore rahcat Report Abuse It is, if you can't affford gas to get to the polls,
pastorpaulcg Champion Author Virginia Posts:3,615 Points:775,785 Joined:Dec 2010	Message Posted: Aug 23, 2012 12:04:44 AM Ignore pastorpaulcg Report Abuse Ok
Alaydown Champion Author Los Angeles Posts:5,093 Points:819,320 Joined:May 2007	Message Posted: Aug 23, 2012 12:03:48 AM Ignore Alaydown Report Abuse It is all part of the same package. He shows the same incompetence in handling the economy, jobs, foreign policy, and immigration since 2009 that he used to create conditions that increased gasoline prices.
VanIsleLes All-Star Author British Columbia Posts:898 Points:273,845 Joined:Jun 2012	Message Posted: Aug 22, 2012 11:56:45 PM Ignore VanIsleLes Report Abuse Who knows who's reporting what to whom ....
letterchunker Champion Author Texas Posts:2,225 Points:663,675 Joined:Aug 2008	Message Posted: Aug 22, 2012 11:56:24 PM Ignore letterchunker Report Abuse To me it's a giant collective concern. It's the whole package. We need Obama and all of his cronies out of office before this country is totally distroyed.
s6sputnik Champion Author Austin Posts:6,209 Points:1,303,645 Joined:Jun 2007	Message Posted: Aug 22, 2012 11:55:03 PM Ignore s6sputnik Report Abuse Probably true! Not sputtering in Austin!
SavALot Champion Author Virginia Beach Posts:8,449 Points:1,706,860 Joined:Apr 2005	Message Posted: Aug 22, 2012 11:54:47 PM Ignore SavALot Report Abuse By it's only August... Things might change
REVLAW Champion Author San Antonio Posts:10,410 Points:2,002,270 Joined:Jul 2007	Message Posted: Aug 22, 2012 11:53:53 PM Ignore REVLAW Report Abuse But it is listed, and as the economy continues to "sputter" people will remember the cost of filling the tank while visiting the polls.
nvlkoala Sophomore Author Maryland Posts:198 Points:245,550 Joined:Jul 2011	Message Posted: Aug 22, 2012 11:50:41 PM Ignore nvlkoala Report Abuse not sure it would matter much with the countr so polaraized. Even for those that it is a big concern that it would be the deciding factor on how they vote
g747 Champion Author Mobile Posts:4,521 Points:929,670 Joined:Jul 2009	Message Posted: Aug 22, 2012 11:46:34 PM Ignore g747 Report Abuse I AGREE 100 %!!!!!!!!!!!.
alchulito All-Star Author New York Posts:863 Points:504,705 Joined:Dec 2010	Message Posted: Aug 22, 2012 11:45:37 PM Ignore alchulito Report Abuse I beg to differ. It is a huge concern.
mstearno Champion Author Dayton Posts:8,043 Points:1,727,235 Joined:Jan 2008	Message Posted: Aug 22, 2012 11:43:34 PM Ignore mstearno Report Abuse yes it is you'll see
Christiana1313 Rookie Author Tampa Posts:25 Points:56,995 Joined:Feb 2012	Message Posted: Aug 22, 2012 11:42:52 PM Ignore Christiana1313 Report Abuse Ok
WIPACKERFAN Champion Author Chicago Posts:8,779 Points:1,838,475 Joined:Aug 2005	Message Posted: Aug 22, 2012 11:41:03 PM Ignore WIPACKERFAN Report Abuse Oh how wrong this headline is.
big_mac64 Champion Author Tennessee Posts:10,593 Points:1,485,590 Joined:May 2005	Message Posted: Aug 22, 2012 11:41:03 PM Ignore big_mac64 Report Abuse this poll probably only involved Obama backers. everyone I know has a gripe about gas prices!
NedW Champion Author Indianapolis Posts:5,589 Points:1,137,270 Joined:Mar 2008	Message Posted: Aug 22, 2012 11:40:31 PM Ignore NedW Report Abuse Thank you Reuters.
phinsup67 Champion Author North Carolina Posts:5,365 Points:1,179,130 Joined:Oct 2005	Message Posted: Aug 22, 2012 11:39:06 PM Ignore phinsup67 Report Abuse Yeah
theco2 Champion Author Des Moines Posts:23,250 Points:3,371,900 Joined:Apr 2003	Message Posted: Aug 22, 2012 11:38:45 PM Ignore theco2 Report Abuse I've been concerned about gas prices, for a few years. It wouldn't change my opinion of the presidential candidates, though. They both suck!
Ply440GTX All-Star Author Texas Posts:945 Points:308,825 Joined:Feb 2009	Message Posted: Aug 22, 2012 11:37:52 PM Ignore Ply440GTX Report Abuse Methinks it is because the current POTUS SUCKS as far as a Commander-in-Chief... He had his chance. NEXT!!!
suzmar Champion Author Texas Posts:2,208 Points:868,310 Joined:Jun 2006	Message Posted: Aug 22, 2012 11:37:13 PM Ignore suzmar Report Abuse Mr. Obama hopes gasoline prices are not a concern!
PetroScopper Champion Author Houston Posts:6,602 Points:1,545,975 Joined:Aug 2008	Message Posted: Aug 22, 2012 11:31:06 PM Ignore PetroScopper Report Abuse I guess there is something that will have to used...
firefly09 Champion Author San Diego Posts:2,478 Points:712,720 Joined:Mar 2009	Message Posted: Aug 22, 2012 11:26:46 PM Ignore firefly09 Report Abuse What good does it do?????
Ahking Champion Author Orange County Posts:3,492 Points:600,445 Joined:May 2011	Message Posted: Aug 22, 2012 11:25:23 PM Ignore Ahking Report Abuse people learned.
mcmonsta Champion Author Honolulu Posts:3,207 Points:813,795 Joined:Sep 2009	Message Posted: Aug 22, 2012 11:25:19 PM Ignore mcmonsta Report Abuse if it keeps rising ...it will
wayoung56 Champion Author Alabama Posts:2,780 Points:814,335 Joined:Oct 2006	Message Posted: Aug 22, 2012 11:22:49 PM Ignore wayoung56 Report Abuse It is at my house...
knot2swift Champion Author Calgary Posts:4,372 Points:695,085 Joined:Nov 2009	Message Posted: Aug 22, 2012 11:14:26 PM Ignore knot2swift Report Abuse If gas prices go to $4.50 overnight, I'd like to see if this article gets posted again
itsjustme719 All-Star Author Hamilton Posts:611 Points:595,950 Joined:Dec 2010	Message Posted: Aug 22, 2012 11:11:50 PM Ignore itsjustme719 Report Abuse Obama has little to do with gas prices. If he did, then why are prices higher in Canada, or Europe?
MJIOWA Champion Author Iowa Posts:4,798 Points:1,072,970 Joined:Nov 2009	Message Posted: Aug 22, 2012 11:10:40 PM Ignore MJIOWA Report Abuse they are for me
MDTDriver Champion Author California Posts:9,704 Points:2,150,645 Joined:Jul 2006	Message Posted: Aug 22, 2012 11:10:26 PM Ignore MDTDriver Report Abuse That is why Obama got electried last time!
letmathe Champion Author Chicago Posts:14,301 Points:3,129,020 Joined:May 2001	Message Posted: Aug 22, 2012 11:09:21 PM Ignore letmathe Report Abuse If you think the current administration (or the last one) is responsible for high gas prices, then you fail to understand the role of markets and international profit-seeking corporations in the energy industry.
Blue48 Champion Author Illinois Posts:7,285 Points:1,633,945 Joined:Feb 2007	Message Posted: Aug 22, 2012 11:08:29 PM Ignore Blue48 Report Abuse IT SHOULD BE!
ratones1 Champion Author Los Angeles Posts:2,892 Points:727,230 Joined:Mar 2011	Message Posted: Aug 22, 2012 11:08:21 PM Ignore ratones1 Report Abuse WHY NOT???
Tnerbeel Champion Author Houston Posts:8,798 Points:1,743,860 Joined:Mar 2007	Message Posted: Aug 22, 2012 11:06:11 PM Ignore Tnerbeel Report Abuse The daily prices themselves are largely not within the control of the President, and most of us understand that. The underlying policies of that President are very influential of the long term prices and we understand that also. Obama consistently fails at the policy level. We understand that all too well.
danreino Champion Author Twin Cities Posts:8,332 Points:1,536,730 Joined:Mar 2008	Message Posted: Aug 22, 2012 11:06:08 PM Ignore danreino Report Abuse The author ist from Beverly Hills or Narnia.....
MG_Sputnik Champion Author Philadelphia Posts:7,285 Points:1,956,405 Joined:Apr 2006	Message Posted: Aug 22, 2012 11:05:00 PM Ignore MG_Sputnik Report Abuse Really? Which liberal scribe wrote this? We don't mind paying more for anything, right?
FordF2502001 Champion Author Mississippi Posts:7,968 Points:1,594,865 Joined:Sep 2008	Message Posted: Aug 22, 2012 11:04:36 PM Ignore FordF2502001 Report Abuse Rising prices are a huge concern to me especially after they went uP 8 cents/gal today! Obama can't get out soon enough.
abcdMA Champion Author Worcester Posts:7,902 Points:1,570,980 Joined:Nov 2008	Message Posted: Aug 22, 2012 11:03:37 PM Ignore abcdMA Report Abuse could it be that the media is completely ignoring the rapid and consistent rise in prices?
evey315 Sophomore Author Ohio Posts:219 Points:208,260 Joined:Feb 2012	Message Posted: Aug 22, 2012 11:02:44 PM Ignore evey315 Report Abuse I can understand why Healthcare, the economy, and jobs being tops, but not gas prices at the bottom of the list of concerns. Reuters missed the boat on this one
Alfied Champion Author Riverside Posts:7,915 Points:1,751,285 Joined:Jun 2001	Message Posted: Aug 22, 2012 11:01:06 PM Ignore Alfied Report Abuse Up and down, up and down, makes the world go around.
jci25946 Champion Author Tampa Posts:3,241 Points:934,815 Joined:Jan 2006	Message Posted: Aug 22, 2012 10:59:05 PM Ignore jci25946 Report Abuse comparing apples to oranges!
blah2blah3 Champion Author Houston Posts:2,581 Points:595,995 Joined:May 2011	Message Posted: Aug 22, 2012 10:58:23 PM Ignore blah2blah3 Report Abuse This comparison of voters to rising gas prices absolutely irrelevant