Most voters (42 percent) blamed OPEC for the gasoline price hikes; 30 percent blamed the oil companies; 14 percent blamed President Bush; 4 percent blamed environmental groups; and only 2 percent blamed Congress. According to the Zogby poll, those most likely to blame OPEC for rising prices are Republicans (53 %); Easterners (51%); suburban voters (48%); and those making more than $75,000 (53%). Those most likely to blame the oil companies include Westerners (41%); and people making less than $25,000 a year (37%). Those most likely to blame President Bush include African-Americans (33%); Hispanics (24%); younger voters (22%)(liberals); Democrats (22%); and those making less than $15,000 a year (21%).
So in short, those making more than $75K place the blame where it should be. Those not making enough to pay taxes blame the oil companies. And those too stupid to have a job blame President Bush |