Vue Weekly, September 11, 2008 - “One of the ways in which the current US presidential election differs from the current Canadian federal election is that oil prices, energy independence and energy security are all critical campaign issues for the US.  Americans are upset about high prices at the pump, and they are clearly concerned about being so dependent on “volatile” countries in the Middle East and Venezuela for more than a quarter of their petroleum needs.  Both the Republicans and the Democrats have responded by making energy security and independence a key plank in their respective platforms, and senators Obama and McCain have gone out of their way to ensure they are addressing these issues in every speech.” Read more.