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What's That, a Bout? Obama talks about fighting the nuclear industry, but his record is less strident		04 Feb 2008	News
Posted at 4:51 AM on 04 Feb 2008 Barack Obama talks on the campaign trail about fighting the nuclear power industry, but the real story is more complicated, reports The New York Times in a front-page story. In 2006, Illinois residents were up in arms after finding out that Exelon Corp. had not informed them about radioactive leaks at one of its nuclear power plants. Obama responded by introduci ...
Topics: Barack Obama, elections, news, nuclear power, politics, presidential race 08 (all these topics)

Obama Super Bowl ad	David Roberts	03 Feb 2008	Gristmill
Far as I know, Obama was the only candidate to buy an ad during the Super Bowl today, one that ran in 24 states, to the tune of $250,000. It's interesting to me that in perhaps the highest profile, highest stakes ad the Obama campaign has ever run, the focus is on two strongly progressive messages: ending the war and saving the planet. Here it is:
Topics: Barack Obama, elections, politics, presidential race 08, sports (all these topics)

A Gore-aphobia	David Roberts	03 Feb 2008	Gristmill
The OMFG WILL GORE ENDORSE NOW?! stories are getting almost as tiresome as the OMFG WILL GORE RUN NOW?! stories got. One of the sillier aspects of the Silly Season, I guess. Noam Scheiber speculates why Gore might keep waiting, despite the many people begging him to enter the fray.
Topics: Al Gore, elections, politics, presidential race 08 (all these topics)

Dipdive	David Roberts	02 Feb 2008	Gristmill
This has been making the rounds. Pretty damn effective, I'd say:
Topics: Barack Obama, elections, music, politics, presidential race 08 (all these topics)

Carbon-loaded question Obama parries ABEC	David Roberts	31 Jan 2008	Gristmill
Obama gets buttonholed by a planted ABEC coal shill: Nothing he says here is particularly objectionable. The priority on reducing CO2 emissions is welcome. It is true that if we can figure out a way to cost-effectively sequester coal emissions, it will bring some benefit. More important, though, is what's not said. He says we can't emit more CO2, but he stops short of calling for a moratorium on dirty coal plants with no sequestration. (He says he won't 'license ...
Topics: Barack Obama, climate, coal, elections, energy, greenhouse-gas emissions, politics, presidential race 08 (all these topics)

Tonight's climate-less Democratic debate: Brought to you on behalf of ABEC	David Roberts	31 Jan 2008	Gristmill
I looked through the transcript, and as far as I can tell there wasn't a single question about climate change in tonight's Democratic debate between Barack Obama and Hillary Clinton. This is the fourth CNN debate sponsored by coal front group Americans for Balanced Energy Choices (ABEC). Not one of the four has contained a question on climate.
Topics: Barack Obama, climate, elections, Hillary Clinton, politics, presidential race 08 (all these topics)

Arnie hearts John Cali gov Schwarzenegger endorses John McCain	David Roberts	31 Jan 2008	Gristmill
So Schwarzenegger endorsed McCain today, citing his fight against wasteful spending, his "vision" for protecting the environment ("and the economy simultaneously"), and his national security credentials. Of course McCain's battle against earmarks is entirely symbolic, given that they are a tiny sliver of federal spending. His "vision" on global warming amounts to an outdated and weak cap-and-trade program coupled with massive subsidies fo ...
Topics: Arnold Schwarzenegger, elections, John McCain, politics, presidential race 08 (all these topics)

The Consent of the Governator Schwarzenegger endorses McCain for president, cites green credentials		31 Jan 2008	News
Posted at 12:21 PM on 31 Jan 2008 Sen. John McCain, R-Ariz., left, and California Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger. Photo: AP/Ric Francis California Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger officially endorsed fellow Republican John McCain today in the presidential race. The announcement, held at a solar-energy company in California, is expected to aid McCain's campaign in the same way an earlier endorsement from gre ...
Topics: Arnold Schwarzenegger, John McCain, news, politics, presidential race 08 (all these topics)

Doing the Waive All four Republican prez candidates express support for California's EPA waiver		31 Jan 2008	News
Posted at 5:16 AM on 31 Jan 2008 Last night's Republican debate spawned at least one memorable surprise: all four GOP candidates appeared to express support for California in its battle with the U.S. EPA to get a waiver it needs to implement its greenhouse-gas emissions standards for vehicles. The Bush administration denied the waiver in December, arguing that recent changes to federal fuel-efficienc ...
Topics: California, elections, news, politics, presidential race 08, United States (all these topics)

Competing for the Governator's endorsement? All four Republican candidates support California's right to a waiver from the Bush EPA	David Roberts	30 Jan 2008	Gristmill
In tonight's debate, much to my surprise, the Republican candidates got a direct question about the California waiver. Also rather to my surprise, all four said they support California's right to a waiver. It's amazing how isolated Johnson (coughCheneycough) is on this. Not one of his party's standard-bearers will back him up. That is some sad sht. Here's the portion of the debate on Pavley and climate change: [L.A. TIMES' JANET] HOOK: This is for Senator ...*
Topics: air pollution, California, climate, elections, greenhouse-gas emissions, politics, presidential race 08, US EPA (all these topics)

Notable quotable	David Roberts	30 Jan 2008	Gristmill
"... there are a number of pieces of legislation where [McCain's] views are out of the mainstream, at least in my view, of conservative Republican thought. So, for instance, he's opposed to drilling in ANWR, I believe. ... ... And then now McCain-Lieberman, which is a unilateral -- meaning U.S.-only imposed -- cap-and-trade program, which puts a burden, as much as 50 cents a gallon, on gasoline in this country. It basically says Americans are going to pa ...
Topics: Arctic refuge, carbon trading, climate, elections, energy, John McCain, Mitt Romney, oil and gas drilling, politics, presidential race 08, quotables (all these topics)

Notable quotable	David Roberts	30 Jan 2008	Gristmill
'Maybe we're wrong.' -- the Nader 2008 Presidential Exploratory Committee, getting halfway there
Topics: elections, politics, presidential race 08, quotables (all these topics)

The Endorsmenator On the Schwarzenegger endorsement	David Roberts	30 Jan 2008	Gristmill
There is speculation all over the place about a Schwarzenegger endorsement. "Sources" tell CNN that he'll endorse McCain tomorrow. McCain's a gimmee for Arnie -- another maverick Republican who supports action on global warming. And since it looks increasingly likely that McCain's got it sewn up, that's probably that. Matters would have been much more interesting if Romney got the nomination. I strongly suspect, and have heard from a few sources of my own, ...
Topics: Arnold Schwarzenegger, elections, politics, presidential race 08 (all these topics)

'It's time for me to step aside so that history can blaze its path' More on the powerful legacy Edwards leaves behind in the presidential race	David Roberts	30 Jan 2008	Gristmill
So Edwards dropped out today. (Jockeying has already begun to secure his endorsement.) Here is his graceful announcement: Here is Grist's factsheet on Edwards' environmental record; here is our interview with Edwards. It's practically become a cliche, but it is true nonetheless: Edwards has had an entirely salutary effect on this race, laying out bold progressive policy that found echoes in the other Dem campaigns. Here's a bit from what I wrote about the Dems o ...
Topics: elections, John Edwards, politics, presidential race 08 (all these topics)

Edwards out	David Roberts	30 Jan 2008	Gristmill
As you've probably already heard (damn you west coast time!), John Edwards is expected to drop out of the presidential race today. Now all Edwards chatter will turn to the subject of a possible endorsement.
Topics: elections, John Edwards, politics, presidential race 08 (all these topics)

John, But Not Forgotten John Edwards drops out of presidential race		30 Jan 2008	News
Posted at 8:12 AM on 30 Jan 2008 Democrat John Edwards is expected to drop out of the presidential race today following poor finishes in recent state primaries. Edwards played a key role in pressuring the other leading Dems to toughen their environmental stances early on and he stood out among the frontrunners for his opposition to nuclear power, among other things. For a look at what might have been, check out Grist's intervie ...
Topics: elections, John Edwards, news, politics, presidential race 08 (all these topics)

Soakin' Up the Sunshine State McCain wins Florida after endorsement from pro-climate governor		29 Jan 2008	News
Posted at 8:10 PM on 29 Jan 2008 John McCain has won the Florida Republican primary, a race that pundits prophesy may decide the GOP nominee for president. Environmental issues may have played a part; McCain got a boost in the state when he was endorsed by popular and climate-conscious Florida Gov. Charlie Crist. In pre-race campaigning, McCain took heat from main rival Mitt Romney for his pro-environm ...
Topics: elections, Florida, John McCain, Mitt Romney, politics, presidential race 08 (all these topics)

Florida primary	David Roberts	29 Jan 2008	Gristmill
CNN has projected McCain the winner. With 62% of precincts reporting, McCain is ahead of Romney 36% to 32%, with Giuliani's presidential aspirations going up in smoke, or rather, going up in a 15% debacle. More later.UPDATE: Final is 36-31. It's a Romney/McCain race and McCain is the prohibitive favorite. He's now the yardstick against which to measure a Dem candidate. UPDATE: Giuliani's going to drop out and endorse McCain. Yay war! UPDATE: Ex-Grister Kate Sheppard ...
Topics: elections, Hillary Clinton, John McCain, Mitt Romney, politics, presidential race 08 (all these topics)

Republican primary in Florida	David Roberts	29 Jan 2008	Gristmill
In case you hadn't heard, there's a Republican primary in Florida today. It has largely come down to a Romney/McCain contest, the polls have been bouncing all over the place, it's utterly impossible to predict what will happen, and it's likely that whoever wins -- particularly if it's a sizeable win -- will secure the Republican nomination. So it's a big deal. Naturally I won't/can't endorse anyone, but just considering things from the generic green voter's perspectiv ...
Topics: climate, elections, energy, Florida, John McCain, Mitt Romney, politics, presidential race 08 (all these topics)

Why a climate bill in 2008? Part I On letting the perfect be the enemy of good climate legislation	Tony Kreindler	29 Jan 2008	Gristmill
David Roberts has argued for waiting until 2009 to pass a climate bill. Environmental Defense is pushing hard for a bill this year, and I appreciate his invitation to explain why. We agree that the political landscape in 2009 will be much like today's as far as climate change legislation goes: we'll have the same interest groups, a similar Senate line-up, and a crowded national agenda that threatens to divert politicians' attention. David outlined these c ...
Topics: climate, elections, energy, legislation, politics, presidential race 08 (all these topics)

Right Said Ted Sen. Ted Kennedy endorses Obama		28 Jan 2008	News
Posted at 2:09 PM on 28 Jan 2008 Influential Senator Edward Kennedy (D-Mass.), whose family has long been friendly with the Clintons, has nonetheless endorsed Barack Obama for president. Included among Ted's reasons: "With Barack Obama ... we will make the United States the great leader and not the great roadblock in the fateful fight against global warming." Kennedy is the brother of late President John F. Kennedy; JFK's daughter, Caroli ...
Topics: Barack Obama, climate, elections, news, politics, presidential race 08 (all these topics)

Making the grade The candidates on clean energy	Guest author	28 Jan 2008	Gristmill
The following is a guest essay by Tom Konrad, a financial analyst specializing in renewable energy and energy efficiency companies, a freelance writer, and a contributor to AltEnergyStocks.com. ----- Politicians will always have an influence on the stock market, through regulation, tax policy, incentives, and more. This truism is only more certain in energy policy, where electricity markets and transport are highly regulated and the next administration is widel ...
Topics: elections, energy, energy efficiency, politics, presidential race 08, renewable energy (all these topics)

The enGoresment reconsidered If Gore's endorsement could make the difference, will he give it?	David Roberts	28 Jan 2008	Gristmill
I have predicted that Al Gore won't endorse a candidate during the primary. I still think that's probably true, and appropriate. But I'm starting to wonder. What if Obama's momentum -- from SC and his recent endorsements -- gives him just enough juice to reach near-parity with Clinton on Feb. 5, where she's long been thought to have a substantial advantage? What if their campaigns stay in a close dogfight for weeks or months afterward, even leading up to the conventi ...
Topics: Al Gore, elections, politics, presidential race 08 (all these topics)

Mittster attacks McCain on climate Could Romney's climate contrarianism come back to bite him in the general?	David Roberts	27 Jan 2008	Gristmill
It's becoming increasingly clear that the Republican race is down to McCain and Romney, and they are rapidly escalating their attacks on one another. Romney is now using McCain's climate legislation against him: In a new line of attack, Romney then tore into the McCain-Lieberman Climate Stewardship Act. "Instead of seeing if there's a way of stimulating the economy, McCain-Lieberman would depress the economy," Romney said. "His plan cal ...
Topics: climate, elections, energy, John McCain, legislation, Mitt Romney, politics, presidential race 08 (all these topics)

Fish tales NYT satire gives candidates' alleged responses to the fish 'n' mercury issue	Sarah K. Burkhalter	27 Jan 2008	Gristmill
The New York Times has a pretty funny satirical article up about candidates' alleged responses to reports of high mercury content in New Yawk tuna sushi. Obama: 'Unlike other candidates, I have been saying since 2002 that we were headed down a disastrous road with our sushi policy. But what we need now is a president who will not use this crisis just to scare up votes. We need a president who can get past the tired, old partisan divisions that pit one kind of ...
Topics: elections, fishing, funnies, health, mercury, oceans, politics, presidential race 08, toxics (all these topics)

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