"Neither [party's] solution is notable except for the extent to which it panders to motorists who are paying high gas prices at the pump, and who also may vote … Long-term solutions are required."

Charleston [SC] Post & Courier, Friday April 28, 2006

"Higher gas prices at least get Americans thinking about energy independence. Perhaps if they get high enough, we'll actually demand that our leaders do something strategic, rather than undermining our interests for short-term political gain."

[Columbia, SC ] The State, Saturday April 29, 2006