Ginrich said that they are in a bind. . “They know that the country wants a lower cost system, and their base wants a very expensive system.” these words are meaning gingrich wants a lower gas prices in my opinion Obama isn't concerned about making any changes. "President Barack Obama will try to head off the political impact of rising gasoline prices as Republicans vow to make the price at the pump an issue in the 2012 election campaign." ... Santorum blames obama for the expensive gas prices .. "The suggestion by Santorum comes as the entire GOP field is seizing on the high price of gasoline to slam the Obama administration’s energy policy." ..