Americans Prefer Obama's Energy Solutions

A new Gallup poll shows that 64% of Americans would be more likely to vote for a candidate who supported "authorizing a $150 billion investment by the federal government in research on bio-fuels and clean energy sources." This is, of course, the centerpiece to Barack Obama's energy plan. In addition to this, 58% of Americans said that they would be more likely to vote for a candidate who would impose a windfall profits tax on the oil companies.   

In contrast to this, only 57% of Americans said that they would be more likely to vote for a candidate who supported "easing restrictions on offshore drilling." This is, of course, the centerpiece to John McCain's energy plan. Furthermore, only 47% of Americans would be more likely to vote for a candidate who would allow more nuclear plants to be built and only 46% said that they would favor a candidate who would "suspend the federal gasoline tax for several months." So, more Americans support Obama's solution to the energy crisis.