I'm not kidding. I think that would be pretty cool and the Republican's are making a big mistaking by mocking it.
Obama should make reference to the tire pressure gauge and use photos, vidoes, etc., to promote the idea as a symbol of how right and "in touch" Obama is and how serious he is about solving the problem all the way down to the GRASS ROOTS where it can best be fixed! He will enlist regular people in a cause that is larger than one person and help solve the energy problem. He can build on the tire pressure gauge with other similar things - energy star products in the home, buying alternative fuels, buying electric cars, etc.
Changing hearts and minds one tire pressure gauge at a time!
It's is a symbol of the little guy standing up to do something while the Big Oil Republicans mock them as inconsequential and unimportant.
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Yes, I realize the Republican point is to say Obama is a fool because he thinks you can solve this problem with a little ol' tire pressure gauge. But this is a perfect example of Obama, the essence of his campaign - grass roots action, millions of people taking care of their cars to solve the problem. And, of course, this is a small part of the total solution.
I want my Obama tire pressure gauge!