In December of 2007, President Bush signed the Energy Independence and Security Act of 2007. In Section 111, Congress mandated that, by the end of 2009, the Department of Transportation begin
a national tire maintenance consumer education program including, information on tire inflation pressure, alignment, rotation, and tread wear to maximize fuel efficiency, safety, and durability of replacement tires.
The President thought it was important -- he signed it, without a signing statement. On its last vote in the Senate, only eight Senators voted against it.
And John McCain?
John McCain is a member of the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. This Committee played a prominent role in the drafting of this legislation.
But not John McCain. McCain missed every Senate vote on this legislation. Every last one.
How much do you think John McCain cares about energy independence? It sure looks like the answer is: not at all.