Most Americans seem to agree with this approach.
Some people believe part of the price rise is caused by regulations aimed at reducing smog.
Americans, on average, believe that they pay 57 cents in state, federal, and local tax for each gallon of gasoline they purchase. Earlier surveys suggested that keeping the economy going was not a major issue in the campaign because most people assume the economy will keep chugging along. However, if the economy stumbles, it will become a bigger election issue. On top of that, Portrait of America surveys indicate Americans already believe a Gore election will be bad for the economy, while a Bush victory would have little effect on the economy. To see our Presidential survey Click Here .