The president doesn't control gas prices. Blame the environmentalists for shutting down drilling where there is oil. It's not bush's fault these idiots don't want to drill anywhere in the us for oil. Unemployment rate during bush's term is lower than clinton's. Is that such a bad economy?!? I personally believe that the only thing a president can do to control the economy is lower taxes. Other than that, Presidents have no power at all and are at the mercy of economic events.