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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)

'Paign and Suffraging Romney criticized McCain on climate, and more election news		28 Jan 2008	News
Posted at 5:24 AM on 28 Jan 2008 In his victory speech after triumphing in the South Carolina Democratic primary on Saturday, Barack Obama called on Americans to come together to make "energy cleaner" -- but environmental issues weren't a notable factor in the state's contest. Green concerns are more visible in Florida, where Republicans are currently duking it out in advance of Tuesday's primary there. ...
Topics: Barack Obama, elections, John McCain, Mitt Romney, news, 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)

Climate change in last night's GOP debate McCain's doubletalk express on global warming	Joseph Romm	25 Jan 2008	Gristmill
If you think Sen. John McCain (R-Ariz.) is a straight-talking, courageous politician on the issue of global warming, watch this jaw-dropping clip from last night's Republican presidential debate: The transcript is online, so we can go through McCain's entire Orwellian answer to moderator Tim Russert. [Note: This was following a question to Giuliani about the global warming threat to Florida and his opposition to mandatory caps, which I'll briefly discu ...
Topics: carbon trading, climate, elections, energy, John McCain, politics, presidential race 08 (all these topics)

John McCain: Patsy of the Democratic Left? Even Republicans will have to acknowledge global warming in the presidential race	Kit Stolz	25 Jan 2008	Gristmill
In a report for 'The Campaign Spot' on the National Review, Jim Geraghty gently broke the bad news to conservatives that yes, global warming will be an issue in the 2008 campaign, and the Republican party will concede the time has now come to act to reduce the risks. To make his case, first Geraghty gave the mic to a fire-breathing Giuliani supporter named Robert Tracinski, who declared for Real Clear Politics: But the biggest problem for Republicans with McCain's c ...
Topics: climate, elections, energy, John McCain, politics, presidential race 08 (all these topics)

'Til the Grey Lady Sings NYT endorses Clinton and McCain, notes McCain's climate advocacy		25 Jan 2008	News
Posted at 11:24 AM on 25 Jan 2008 The New York Times has endorsed Hillary Clinton and John McCain for their respective parties, noting that McCain "was an early advocate for battling global warming." sources:� The New York Times, The New York Times From the Archives Ride, Sally, Ride. Mexico City encourages transit ridership with women-only buses. On a Clear-Cut Day, You ...
Topics: climate, elections, Hillary Clinton, John McCain, news, presidential race 08 (all these topics)

Memo to candidates Green-collar jobs mean standing up for people and the planet	Van Jones	25 Jan 2008	Gristmill
For those of us who are a part of the movement for 'green-collar jobs,' last Sunday's Democratic presidential debate was a real watershed moment. Van Jones. Clinton, Edwards, and Obama were in the debate of their lives. And all three of them passionately championed the importance of creating good jobs in the clean energy sector. They presented 'green-collar jobs' as a way to simultaneously boost the economy and beat global warming. Their words ...
Topics: economy, elections, environmental justice, green jobs, politics, presidential race 08, Van Jones (all these topics)

Dennis: No Longer a Menace Dennis Kucinich drops presidential bid		24 Jan 2008	News
Posted at 3:27 PM on 24 Jan 2008 Dennis Kucinich, perhaps the most truly green of the presidential candidates -- and a vegan! -- has abandoned his bid for the White House. Take a last look at Grist's interview with Kucinich and fact sheet on his policies, and shed a tear for what might have been -- were the U.S. political landscape entirely different. source:� The Plain Dealer see also, in Grist:� Video of Kucinich at a Grist-spo ...
Topics: Dennis Kucinich, elections, news, presidential race 08 (all these topics)

Change we can believe in? What does the 2005 energy bill vote say about Obama?	David Roberts	24 Jan 2008	Gristmill
It's conventional wisdom that Clinton and Obama are fairly close on policy, so the choice between them will come down to "character" and theories of change. While I think that's broadly accurate, there are some differences in their voting records, and recently Elana Schorr took a close look at them to find where the candidates had made different decisions. One of the few matters of real consequence (other than the war) was the 2005 energy bill, ...
Topics: Barack Obama, elections, energy, Hillary Clinton, legislation, politics, presidential race 08 (all these topics)

Carry a tune A plea for some pepper in the climate change message	David Roberts	24 Jan 2008	Gristmill
On national security, Brian Katulis says progressives need a story to tell, and Matt Yglesias says they need some confidence. On climate change I'd make basically the same points: the progressive line is too much prose and too little poetry, and it's delivered from a defensive posture. I liked Bill Richardson's energy plan, but every time he launched into his list, christ ... cap-and-trade of X percent, fuel economy of Y percent, appliance efficiency of Zzzz ... To ...
Topics: climate, elections, energy, politics, presidential race 08 (all these topics)

Gore's moral obligation Why Al Gore isn't running for president	Guest author	24 Jan 2008	Gristmill
This guest essay comes from Mark Hertsgaard, a fellow of The Nation Institute and author of five books that have been translated into 16 languages. His next book is called Living Through the Storm: Surviving Our Future Under Global Warming. ----- Photo: Severin Nowacki As Hillary, Obama, and Edwards continue to slug it out in the early primary states, one name is conspicuously absent among the Democratic candidates to become the next president ...
Topics: Al Gore, climate, elections, energy, grassroots activism, politics, presidential race 08 (all these topics)

The trust factor What qualities do we need in a president who will get things done?	Joseph Romm	23 Jan 2008	Gristmill
This post is by ClimateProgress guest blogger Bill Becker, executive director of the Presidential Climate Action Project. ----- Change -- a perennial theme in presidential campaigns -- has taken on a more serious meaning this election season. Of all the promises being put forward by the presidential candidates, change may be the most frequent. 'Change' usually is a word used by candidates who don't have much Washington experience, but want to package their ...
Topics: climate, elections, energy, politics, presidential race 08 (all these topics)

Like a red-headed step planet How will climate play in the general election?	David Roberts	23 Jan 2008	Gristmill
This CQ article is disturbing for two reasons. One, it confirms my worst fears about a McCain candidacy: Today, McCain's position would be relatively close to that of the Democratic nominee in a general election. Only on the most superficial level, but then, I guess that's the level we play on during campaigns. ... if Republicans nominate a cap-and-trade proponent for president -- McCain or possibly Huckabee -- the GOP side could play up the issue in an atte ...
Topics: climate, elections, energy, John McCain, politics, presidential race 08 (all these topics)

Let the games begin Ragtag youth and ABEC face off in South Carolina	Youth Movement	23 Jan 2008	Gristmill
Photo: iStockphoto On the eve of the South Carolina Democratic primary, some battles are being fought on stage, and others in the parking lot. This primary season, leading up to arguably the most important presidential election in recent history, has been a circus. Even outside the candidate events, voters waiting in line to cheer Huckabee or Obama might see confederate-flag-jacket-donning Ron Paul supporters espouse southern pride, orange-shirted vol ...
Topics: climate, coal, elections, energy, grassroots activism, politics, presidential race 08, South Carolina (all these topics)

Thompson out	David Roberts	22 Jan 2008	Gristmill
Fred Thompson is dropping out of the race today. A fitting time to reprint the Fredster's classic bit on Paul Harvey's radio show: Some people think that our planet is suffering from a fever. Now scientists are telling us that Mars is experiencing its own planetary warming: Martian warming. It seems scientists have noticed recently that quite a few planets in our solar system seem to be heating up a bit, including Pluto. NASA says the Martian South Pole's 'ice c ...
Topics: elections, politics, presidential race 08 (all these topics)

Boucher for Obama The latest in a string of endorsements for Obama from red-state Dems	David Roberts	22 Jan 2008	Gristmill
Rep. Rick Boucher (D-Va.), notorious champion of Big Coal, has endorsed Barack Obama. Some greens are no doubt going to use this as evidence that Obama is too close to coal. I share the concern, but I don't think it's the most sensible interpretation of this case. Boucher's endorsement is just the latest in a string of endorsements from Democrats in red states -- including, crucially, popular Virginia Gov. Tim Kaine. (Two other prime Va. Dems -- Sen. Jim Webb, wi ...
Topics: Barack Obama, coal, elections, energy, politics, presidential race 08 (all these topics)

It's the Green Economy, Stupid At Dem debate, candidates agree on green jobs, fight over everything else		21 Jan 2008	News
Posted at 9:10 PM on 21 Jan 2008 Photo: AP/Mary Ann Chastain At the acrimonious Democratic presidential debate on Monday night, the three leading candidates bickered over a whole range of issues, but they all agreed on one thing: the need to invest in creating green-collar jobs. The CNN moderators didn't ask any questions about the environment, but Hillary Clinton, John Edwards, and Barack ...
Topics: Barack Obama, elections, green jobs, Hillary Clinton, John Edwards, politics, presidential race 08 (all these topics)

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