Here's something that should motivate all liberals and Democrats to make sure the Republicans don't take back Congress in November. Robert Gibbs via Twitter:

Who would the GOP put in charge of overseeing the energy industry & Big Oil if they won control of Congress? Yup, u guessed it – JOE BARTON

That's right. Joe Barton would become the chairman of the House Energy and Commerce Committee.

Pass this along to any of your friends along the Gulf coast.