The candidates take on energy with McCain claiming the US can get away from hostile foreign oil in 8-10 years.

Obama repudiates drilling out of problem, and says critical to develop new technologies.

McCain goes back to drill now. He attacks Obama for “looking at offshore drilling” instead of drilling now to reduce energy costs. (note that it would take as long as 8 years to start getting oil from offshore wells, experts agree.)

Obama goes into foreign trade agreements which he says are unfair and lack environmental protections. He also says foreign makers should be required to increase fuel efficiency in their cars.

McCain says Obama will restrict trade and raise taxes, similar to Herbert Hoover.

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