Dim Bulb — August 27, 2008

Published August 27, 2008 4:00am ET



WHO: Sen. Charles Schumer of New York, chairman of the National Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee.

WHAT: Told Politico that “the drilling issue has peaked. It has just been out there and as people think it through … they just want to make sure [Congress] is trying everything.”

WHY IT’S DIM: Drilling more to increase U.S. energy supplies is clearly supported by massive majorities in virtually all credible public opinion surveys.