Energy continues to be one of the most critical issues facing the nation and will be one of the central issues of this November's election. See what Adam has to say below. USA Today says The Grand Old Party is seeking fresh faces, and Adam's is one. See the story below. National Journal: Contending that Hurricane Gustav reinforced the need for more domestic energy production, President Bush on Tuesday (Sept 2) again urged Congress to lift the moratorium on offshore drilling. And House Republicans -- both in Minneapolis-St. Paul and back in Washington -- were more than happy to keep hammering away on the issue that they maintain has been a big boost for the GOP. Quotes from Adam: "We will show our commitment to an 'all-of-the-above' strategy," said House GOP Conference Chairman Adam Putnam of Florida, who organized the event. "We will insist on nothing less than a clear vote on our proposal." Putnam called the Republicans' gasoline-price initiative "a game-changer" that has caused Democratic presidential nominee Barack Obama to "clarify and change" his position, and forced Pelosi "to play Hamlet, with some political gaffes." The resulting momentum has "energized our base" and has had a significant political impact, he said. "More Americans now understand that Democrats control an unpopular Congress." You can read the whole story here. USA Today The good news for Republicans is there is no shortage of young officeholders in the party who are seen as rising stars.... "I think the best way to prepare people for the international competition out there is to stop the class war in America," Putnam said. You can read the whole story here.Adam Putnam News
Fuel Prices Continue To Energize Republicans
GOP Seeks Fresh Faces
