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Coastguard specs are very strict, fuel vapors are a big concern in the engine compartment. I doubt good quality rubber based fuel line has a problem with alcohol blended fuels, the transfer hoses at the local gas stations are rubber, I remember seeing the Goodyear label on some.

Steel tubing isn’t that difficult to work with and the cost of the tools is minimal, you'd most likely come out cheaper even with the price of the tools (flaring & bending) figured in vs. braided hoses. Summit has an inexpensive 37 degree flare tool for the AN fittings for under $30 and a tube...

There is a great online support site with a Holley engineer that hangs out there and regularly answers questions about Holley products, old and new. http://www.chevytalk.org/fusionbb/showforum.php?fid/35/

I have read elsewhere recently that a fellow had experienced leaks right out of the box with new braided rubber line. He couldn't pin-point the leak visually, he had to do it by smell (fuel smell in his garage). Product was a non Aeroquip brand. Steel fuel line has to meet certain specs...