Why is Nancy Pelosi refusing bring to the floor the bill to drill for oil?

Question

Nancy Pelosi refuses to bring the bills to the floor for a vote to drill for oil, She all about getting more power for the Dem. party, even if it brings the U.S. to its knees.

Answer 1

The problem with oil prices is not a lack of supply, but an overinflated speculation market that is driving up prices.  Our time and money are better spent looking for other sources of energy rather than destroying the oil we have left.  that oil isnt going anywhere, dont be in such a hurry to tap our  last supply

Answer 2

Well, there's the whole question about off-shore drilling and many dem's are against it. We have to remember that every Congressman or Congresswoman is first and foremost concerned with re-election, not with what's best for our country. So, even if it is logical, she's carefully treading water to keep her Democrats happy. I think if it actually went to vote, it would pass and Bush would sign off on it.

Answer 3

Her personal constituency are rich tree huggers. To h**l with the ignorant, deprived masses, let them eat cake.

Answer 4

Drill in the areas you have already leased! Stop being greedy!

Answer 5

Because the oil companies are not drilling for oil in the tens of millions of acres they have leased for drilling. Why lease them more land/water to not drill on?

Answer 6

Ahhhh...I see your logic.  The solution to the energy crisis is to use more oil.

This is like saying that the solution for a heroin addict is cheaper drugs.

Answer 7

Because she knows some of her fellow democrats will vote yes to drill oil.  Pelosi has to make sure her latte elites, and sierra club luddites needs are taken  care off instead of other 300 million that need to drive or use oil for thier jobs each day.

Answer 8

I agree with you about Pelosi's partisan character.  

She won't allow it to come to the floor because she fears it will be passed.

Answer 9

because enough dems support the bill to allow it to pass and she knows it

The woman should do her job or be removed from office