RE: Gas prices
I hate arguing politics - never gets you anywhere - BUT its a known fact (if youve taken any economics courses) that it takes 6 to 8 years for ANY administrations policies to effect the economy. Inasmuch, you can thank Bill Clinton for the continuing economic recession were in now.
Bush is a convenient scapegoat, but that isnt the way it REALLY works. Ask a professional economist if you doubt what I say.