Republicans didn't want to do anything about speculators..and they were complaining about rising gas prices.
This is a big **** you..to that.
Bully!
Sorry to break it to you, but the Dems have had an equal (if not more) chance to "do something about speculators."
And DEMS are complaining about gas prices.
And as far as using reserves having any "big" effect, dont expect gasoline prices to change more than a few cents, and then, only in the short run.
The Administration is becomming increasingly aware that it is running out its bag of tricks. The huge weaknesses in the Obama Administration were largely irrelevant during his first two years in office since he had Pelosi and Reid actually running the show.
Then after the November 2011 elections (only SEVEN (7) months ago) and the loss of congress, Biden had to take over (Remember Clinton took over during lunch).
Biden is now running the Administration.