On energy, Obama is the no we can't president

David Holt:

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In addition to historic levels of public support for domestic energy production, the industry’s ability to produce affordable energy has never been greater. According to the Institute for Energy Research’s North American Energy Inventory, the United States holds more than 1.4 trillion barrels of technically recoverable oil and 2.7 quadrillion cubic feet of recoverable natural gas. Additional studies show that advancements in energy-extraction technologies, such as hydraulic fracturing, have made it possible for North America to achieve energy independence by 2030. What’s more, in just a few short years, these technological innovations have begun to reverse a decades-long crumbling of our nation’s manufacturing industry and have provided significant benefits to American consumers.

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These are the statistics that Obama ignores.  He always bases his pessimism on proven reserves which reflect fields that have already been exploited rather than on the more significant technically recoverable oil.  This is a convenient dodge to avoid allowing energy companies to exploit much of the oil he is keeping out of their reach.

What is needed is a candidate who shows the optimism that Americans are looking for when it comes to energy policy.  I think all of the Republicans have that optimism, they just need to persuade voters and also refute Obama's pessimism.