Voters say gas prices are among the issues they’re considering in the voting booth. Some say it’s a big factor.
Mike Easley makes his living through the use of gasoline-powered tools and a truck, which is why he says the price to keep them powered affected his choices in the voting booth.
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“It is a motivating factor because, as you see, it’s down a little bit. But we’re quite sure it’s not going to ‘stay’ right there,” Easley said.
Not every resident filing up at a Circle K in southwest Atlanta, like Eleanor Patrick, cast their ballot with fuel prices in mind.
“It wasn’t a deciding factor. It’s going up anyway,” Patrick said.
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Donald Scott says the cost of fuel could be considered in his choice for governor because of decisions made by the outgoing governor.
“Kemp gave a break in the gas prices, so it plays a role in it,” Scott said.
Every voter and customer told Channel 2’s Berndt Petersen this one issue isn’t the one and only issue. But Easley says it’s up there.
“The fuel costs, food costs, the cost of living is out of control,” Easley said.
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