There are some very interesting findings on
this study from Hudson Institute.
Voters See Saudi Arabia as Greatest Source of Global Terror
Demand President Offer New Plan for Energy Self-Sufficiency
WASHINGTON - One of the most comprehensive studies of American attitudes toward energy independence and the Middle East finds that energy policy will be a pivotal issue in the 2004 presidential campaign. American voters are genuinely troubled by the rising price of gasoline and America's continued reliance on foreign oil.
The key findings of the poll indicate that:
By an almost 3 to 1 margin, Americans prioritize "reducing our reliance on foreign oil" over "cheaper prices for oil and gas."
91% of Americans agreed (74% strongly agree) that "when it comes to energy, we need an America that relies on its own ingenuity and innovation - not the Saudi royal family."
83% of Americans agree that "reducing our dependence on foreign oil must be a top priority for the next administration."
57% of Americans say that the U.S. government should allow energy companies to explore for oil in Arctic National Wildlife Refuge (ANWR), as well as in many areas off the U.S. coast.