Looks like gas prices are taking a toll on Obama vs. Romney numbers.

[SmellyFeet]

http://www.realclearpolitics.com/epolls/2012/president/us/general_election_romney_vs_obama-1171.html

ABC News/Wash Post 3/7 - 3/10 47 49 Romney +2
Rasmussen Tracking 3/8 - 3/10 42 48 Romney +6

[CAPHAVOC]

1. They are taking a toll

On my wallet. It is 3.80 a gallon here and I have to fill up today. Uggghhh!

[nolabels]

4. $4.51 for Arco premium in So Cal

In ways, I think it's kind of a good thing. Battery assisted bicycles and mopeds are getting second looks. Having bring along three or four thousand pounds or better of metal just to transport a couple hundred pounds of flesh seems kind wasteful or inefficient.

[CAPHAVOC]

7. Hey

Get a bike. I am using my old beach cruiser for local trips and just saving my Jeep for the basics. But 4.51! Whoah...that would be 90 bucks for a fill. This sucks.

[SammyWinstonJack]

8. Do you also think that higher food prices as a result of higher gas prices, is a good thing?

[nolabels]

10. It will be a good thing for local growers who don't have send crap 10,000 miles for consumption

Really, the economic model we are living in seems foolish in many ways

[handmade34]

11. seem?

'bout as foolish and unnatural as it gets!! we have backed ourselves into a corner and it is going to be darn difficult to get us out

[zipplewrath]

2. 6 polls

You highlight the two that show Obama behind.

I don't suspect that we can ever expect Obama to "pull way" for good until the fall.

[SmellyFeet]

5. I'm showing the two that were done in the past week.

All of the others are out of date and don't reflect the current sentiment of voters.

[DCBob]

3. Shows how ignorant the electorate is if they think a US President can control gas prices.

Dont worry these numbers will change as the campaign heats. Romney is a pathetic candidate and tremendous gaffe machine.

[SmellyFeet]

6. Not worried at all. I actually think high prices now are good for Obama.

Better than high 6-8 months from now.

[DCBob]

9. if you are not worried about it then its hardly worth posting.

waste of board space.

[SmellyFeet]

15. Just because I'm not worried about it doesn't mean it's not worth discussing.

This is a political discussion board, right?

[DCBob]

25. If its worthy of discussing you should have included the other pollls showing Obama up..

otherwise its nonsense to cherry pick polls and try to makes claims one way or the other.

[SmellyFeet]

26. Those other polls are over a week old, which makes them irrelevant in political polling.

Therefore, not cherry picking. Obama is down in the two polls that ended just two days ago. That's why I'm only showing them.

I included the link for anyone to see all of the polls, so I wasn't trying to hide anything.

[DCBob]

33. Its still just two polls and Rasmussen is suspect.

They often use questionable polling techniques to drive Obama's and Democrat's numbers down. That topic is more worthy of discussion.

[SmellyFeet]

34. Agree, Rasmussen sucks, but he's actually been better on Obama than others.

And, as much as people want to not believe polls, they have been incredibly accurate for over 10 years now. Even if it is only two.

[DCBob]

36. I dont trust anything from Rasmussen that involves a Democratic candidate.

He's biased and manipulates data.

[SmellyFeet]

38. Okay. n/t

[libtodeath]

12. Rasmussen says President Obama is losing

shocking.

[SmellyFeet]

16. Agree, but Rasumssen has actually been more favorable to Obama in recent weeks.

His numbers have actually been worse for Romney when compared to other companies.

[Broderick]

13. Terminal prices shot up nearly

Twenty five cents this week. Expect prices to jump another 15-20 cents in the next few days.

[CAPHAVOC]

14. I hope not. But I am filling up today and getting an extra 5 gallon can full.

I am going to try and make the tank last a month. Maybe by then the price will be down. I can not afford this. I also got 2 floor fans so I can cut the A/C off this Summer. They say a fan is cheaper. I am going to try and get by power bill under 50 bucks.

[Broderick]

17. I just went up at my station

Went from 3.64 to 3.79. I pay terminal pricing, not in futures or bulk advanced buys. I am not set up for average pricing so I fluctuate with incoming loads. Typically I go down faster than chains but they can be 2-7 days behind me on price increases. Hate this steady climb because I seem to be one of the stations in the vicinity that is usually higher. Being branded doesn't help either. Nevertheless, pricing continues to go up. At 3.719 incoming there is little profit if any when credit cards, 60 percent, is factored in. Will likely have another load on Tuesday and I don't anticipate it going down. Likely continues to climb and prices shoot up again on the signs. Hate seeing that 4 dollar plus for super and diesel. Buy now. Each part of the country is a bit different but here in Virginia it's rocketing up.

[CAPHAVOC]

19. I am in Tampa.

Racetrack has the best price here. It is as much as 5 cents better. Lucky for me it is on the way to class but it is 45 mile round trip. I am filling this afternoon. Then I am going to Streeetchh! the tank. I hope it goes down next month. I do not need the high test. Just regular.

[L. Coyote]

18. I hope the strategic reserve will bankrupt a bunch of these speculators

who are manipulating the futures market for political purposes

[tledford]

21. Here's an even better idea that bankruptcy for dealing with speculators.

1) Make it illegal to speculate.
2) Arrest, charge, prosecute, convict and imprison.
3) Federal government seizes all assets of those convicted.

Of course, since the speculators are among those who control our government, this is unlikely to happen.

[Snake Alchemist]

29. Do that with all speculation including stock speculation.

End the casino. Let companies raise capital through partners.

[Motown_Johnny]

20. The numbers will change many times between now and November

Getting hung up on every swing will do little other than raise your blood pressure.

Once Rmoney wins the nomination he will get a bump and, most probably, be ahead of Pres. Obama in the polls for a little while. Don't get hunt up on it.

None of the polls really matter until the debates start. Right now they are all but meaningless.

[SmellyFeet]

22. Where did I say I was I was bothered by the poll numbers?

My point was to show that gas prices are affecting the polls, not that the numbers mean anything for the election or that I'm bothered by them.

I actually like the numbers. I think it will be better for Obama in the long run.

[Happyhippychick]

24. ...

I actually like the numbers. I think it will be better for Obama in the long run.

I'm shocked to hear this.

[SmellyFeet]

28. Why?

Gas prices will most likely go down before November, which should give President Obama a boost. You disagree?

[Motown_Johnny]

27. "taking a toll" has that implication

I would hope that anything "taking a toll" on our President would be of concern to his supporters.

If I misrepresented your position, I apologize.

[SmellyFeet]

30. You're right. I should have been clear that the numbers don't concern me.

[Happyhippychick]

23. ZOMG!!!! This is, like...HUGH!!!!! Only the 82nd post of the day about Obama TANKING!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[SmellyFeet]

31. Grow up.

You're embarrassing yourself again.

[Happyhippychick]

40. There you go, talking to yourself in the mirror again!

[On the Road]

32. Higher Gas Prices are a Risk

but they also create an opportunity for them to drop before the election and help Obama in the actual election.

[SmellyFeet]

35. Absolutely agree.

[aint_no_life_nowhere]

37. Isn't Romney a proponent of non-intervention in the marketplace?

If so, then how can Republicans criticize Obama for intervening on behalf of American car companies and criticize him for not intervening on the issue of gas prices?

[Cali_Democrat]

39. Why are you attributing it to gas prices?

I see nothing in your link about gas prices.