It has been less than a month since Congress announced that it will not push for the extension of the offshore drilling ban and already consumers are feeling some relief at the pump. As many argued, including CFIF, lifting the offshore drilling ban is the first step toward an affordable energy independent future for America.
Even without the ban, it will be some time before drilling begins off our coastlines as the government must first approve the requisite leases. This process could take months or even years, and may be deemed moot should an anti-drilling Congress and President revisit the ban after the elections.
That’s why the “Drill Here, Drill Now” campaign victory will be short lived unless Americans continue to pressure our nation’s leaders to support energy independence, which means drilling for oil on American soil and offshore, and to pursue viable alternative energy sources, including nuclear.
In a powerful collision between pop culture and politics, platinum-selling recording artist, songwriter and producer Aaron Tippin’s new song, “Drill Here, Drill Now,” sums up how many Americans feel, including Vice Presidential candidate Sarah Palin, who has Tippin performing the song at campaign events.
Recently, Mr. Tippin joined CFIF’s Renee Giachino to discuss energy independence, the campaign to “drill here, drill now,” and perform his pro-drilling song on air.
What follows is the interview originally heard on "Your Turn - Meeting Nonsense With Commonsense" on WEBY 1330 AM, Northwest Florida's talk radio…[Listen to the interview here.]