McCain ‘Responsive’ To Oil And Coal Interests Of Right-Wing Governors
McCain ‘Responsive’ To Oil And Coal Interests Of Right-Wing Governors
During this week’s National Governors Association meeting, Gov. Tim Pawlenty (R-MN) proposed modest goals for states to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. Pawlenty — long considered a potential running mate for Sen. John McCain (R-AZ) — faced immediate opposition from coal- and oil-producing state governors who oppose any measure to combat climate change. Robert Novak writes:
But at a “governors-only” session that opened the meeting on Saturday, Pawlenty encountered adamant opposition. Barbour led the way for governors from energy-producing states…The issue of greenhouse gases was “set aside,” Pawlenty told me, “because we realized there was no consensus.”
Texas Gov. Rick Perry (R) — who has said he “[doesn't] know what the science is” on global warming — joined Barbour in opposing Pawlenty.
Later that night, McCain met with those same governors, where he heard “more of the same” opposition to emissions reductions. McCain has made his “straight talk” on climate change a centerpiece of his campaign. He brags on his website that he has been “a leader on the issue of global warming with the courage to call the nation to action.”
Yet instead of standing up for the Pawlenty’s proposals, McCain abandoned these modest goals in an effort to woo the far right of his party:
Governors from coal- and oil-producing states spelled out their problems with McCain’s energy policies, and he was responsive.
In its recent National Environmental Scorecard, the League of Conservation Voters gave McCain a rating of zero — the lowest score — for 2007. McCain boasts a lifetime rating of only 24 percent.
During the GOP primaries, McCain was certainly better on global warming than the other candidates. But now that he is trying to consolidate the conservative base, McCain’s “leadership” on climate change is increasingly sounding like a third Bush term.
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“Receptive”…?
Also known as, “Just leave the cash on the nightstand, please!”
February 28th, 2008 at 2:46 pmDuring this week’s National Governors Association meeting, Gov. Tim Pawlenty…
“Living less in the land of Pawlenty” — ZimZone
February 28th, 2008 at 2:47 pmI am assuming TP is also for helping the Gas producing states since they are so against high gas prices.
February 28th, 2008 at 2:49 pmIf Pawlenty is actually placed on the ticket, this could become a double crap cake for Repubs. Besides being a neocon shill, Pawlenty’s ignorance leading to the bridge collapse would guarantee 125% a dem landslide.
February 28th, 2008 at 2:50 pmThat picture. I didn’t know Popeye was running for President.
February 28th, 2008 at 2:51 pmRick Perry doesn’t know what the science is on global warming?
February 28th, 2008 at 2:52 pmWill someone please tell the Texas governor he can google about 2,000 enviornmental scientists worldwide and get all the information he needs. Or, he can pick up the phone and call Al Gore!
Whoops..sorry..he might not understand all the BIG words.
The U.S. Naval Academy Drunk Alumni Association gave McCain a rating of 100.
February 28th, 2008 at 2:53 pmThe Pander Bear Express in motion once again. I certainly do hope that the people in this country are paying attention. If they are, they will not want to have anything to do with McCain.
February 28th, 2008 at 2:54 pmI am assuming TP is also for helping the Gas producing states since they are so against high gas prices.
Is it just me or does everything this idiot troll say make absolutely no sense?
February 28th, 2008 at 2:55 pmCaption Contest: “Damn, Dubya squirted me in the eye again”
February 28th, 2008 at 2:56 pmI’m assuming that Roger Roger has given his knee jerk reaction some thought. I’m also assuming that Roger Roger will re-read the post and see where McCain has the courage to call the Nation to action and will question just what action he will have the courage to do if not modest reductions in emissions.
I’m assuming even further that Roger Roger won’t allow himself to question and blindly follow a republican no matter what.
February 28th, 2008 at 2:56 pmI am assuming TP is also for helping the Gas producing states since they are so against high gas prices.
Comment by Roger_Roger — February 28, 2008 @ 2:49 pm
Only if the gas production is nationalized. Otherwise, free market, right, rr? You idiot.
February 28th, 2008 at 2:56 pmVain McCain can kiss his electoral prospects goodbye. Oh yeah, and he can kiss my ass.
February 28th, 2008 at 2:56 pmGEEEEEEE…..what a surprise
someone should hang a for sale sign on McCain’s nose.
February 28th, 2008 at 2:56 pmIs it just me or does everything this idiot troll say make absolutely no sense?
Comment by bilbobaggins — February 28, 2008 @ 2:55 pm
Well, he does have to say his name twice to remember it…..
February 28th, 2008 at 2:58 pmAnd the Pander Express leaves the station once again, full up on water tankers for the energy oligarchy. Chugga Chugga Chooooooo Choooo!
February 28th, 2008 at 3:00 pm’splain it to me – why does he have to “consolidate the conservative base”?
isn’t he the front runner? why not TRY to get the GOOPers into the
21st century?… are they REALLY that narrow minded?
aaah, never mind…
February 28th, 2008 at 3:02 pmCaption contest:
“I’m strong to the finish, cos I eats me spinach…I’m Popeye the Sailor Man!!”
February 28th, 2008 at 3:02 pmDid anyone see Pawlenty’s press conference after his transportation bill veto was over-ridden? He threw quite a little temper tantrum. He told the dems to “buckle up”, because they are in for some turbulence.
What an embarrassment to my state! A little puussy if I ever saw one.
I’m always amazed that the Repukes would consider him for a national position. He has a very feminine voice and mannerisms, which the Repukes would normally FEAR!
February 28th, 2008 at 3:04 pmCaption Contest: “Damn, Dubya squirted me in the eye againâ€
Comment by Wayne @ 2:56 pm
“… when i asked for a ‘pearl necklace’”.
(i’m sorry)
February 28th, 2008 at 3:05 pmYeah, sure, but the thing is, he really lies about it with integrity, and that’s why he’s the straight-talking McMaverick!
February 28th, 2008 at 3:07 pmMcCain, when asked to suck off each of the reichwing governers, quipped “Who’s first?”
February 28th, 2008 at 3:11 pmCaption Contest: I need my spinachs to beat Obama!
February 28th, 2008 at 3:14 pmMcKeating greedy?, no way!!
February 28th, 2008 at 3:16 pmHeh, reading the comments now, I see other people has realized resemblance of McCain with a toon character :D
February 28th, 2008 at 3:18 pmCaption Contest: I need my spinachs to beat Obama!
Comment by Evil Spaniard — February 28, 2008 @ 3:14 pm
HA!
February 28th, 2008 at 3:19 pmJust how stupid is this?
1)
February 28th, 2008 at 3:19 pmYes, ol Popeye would be spinnin if he saw that picture, but the character McShame reminds me of most is Yosemite Sam.
February 28th, 2008 at 3:19 pmOr, perhaps P,P,P,Porky Pig.
February 28th, 2008 at 3:20 pm#2, McWars,
I’m honored to be quoted by you.
Actually, my line is ‘Living with Less in the Land of Pawlenty’, but thanks.
Vet, didn’t know we shared the same State.
Yeah, mini-Bush, Pawlenty, had quite a hissy fit. They immediately stripped all 6 (R)’s from their leadership positions as retribution for not kneeling to Timmy.
‘Minnesota Nice; not for Republicans anymore’
February 28th, 2008 at 3:22 pmJust how stupid is this
1) The US imports 60% plus of all its oil. If global warming countermeasures would reduce demand by even 25% all of the reduction would come out of imports. The real concern can only be that a reduction in demand would reduce prices – but depletion will happen faster than conservation.
2) If the coal industry could make money when competing with $25 a barrel oil, they are not going to put out of business by conservation measures like carbon sequestration.
Short termism and small minds – a dangerous combination
February 28th, 2008 at 3:23 pmTo the Reich-wing base being a play-toy for lobbyists is perfectly acceptable and a vast majority of Americans are just clueless on this important issue.
February 28th, 2008 at 3:27 pmComment by Roger_Roger — February 28, 2008 @ 2:49 pm
Does anyone here understand this idiot’s comment?
February 28th, 2008 at 3:28 pmI understand your comment just fine, Republic.
February 28th, 2008 at 3:31 pmkidding
February 28th, 2008 at 3:32 pmComment by The Republic of Stupidity — February 28, 2008 @ 3:28 pm
It is a roll over from the last place in which it failed to get the desired response. He wants you to say that we should open up whatever lands and seas we haven’t all ready so as to lower gas prices.
February 28th, 2008 at 3:34 pmI am assuming TP is also for helping the Gas producing states since they are so against high gas prices.
Comment by Roger_Roger — February 28, 2008 @ 2:49 pm
I’m assuming you mean the state you currently inhabit on account of the amount of hot air you produce on a daily basis. :pwn:
February 28th, 2008 at 3:39 pmhe is the world’s second oldest profession. only religion beat out being a whore. if you have a buck, McCain puckers up for a %&*#
February 28th, 2008 at 3:39 pmCaption Contest: This is how you peer thru the cracks in stalls.
February 28th, 2008 at 3:40 pmburp…
February 28th, 2008 at 3:42 pmWhat’s really creepy is that Carl “The Architect” Rove had joined Fox Noise as a “Paid Contributer”
No doubt he will be working 12hr days at the “Fair and Balanced” network cranking it up to full smear mode.
February 28th, 2008 at 3:42 pmI am assuming TP is also for helping the Gas producing states since they are so against high gas prices. -=RrOoGgEeRr=-
How do you mean help, thru what means?
Here are the ‘gas’ producing states; http://www.gravmag.com/oil4.html
February 28th, 2008 at 3:43 pmPolitical Whoring’s hard work.
February 28th, 2008 at 3:51 pmIs it just me or does everything this idiot troll say make absolutely no sense?
Comment by bilbobaggins — February 28, 2008 @ 2:55 pm
No, it is not just you.
Is Troll by any chance an acronym for This Rupublican Offers Language Lunancy?
February 28th, 2008 at 3:54 pmWhy dwell on right-wing gibberish when you know that they are nuts?
Google this…
“Political Conservatism as Motivated Social Cognition”
February 28th, 2008 at 4:18 pmSt Auggie, yeah, or mayhaps Typical Republican Overtly Ludicrous Lunatic.
February 28th, 2008 at 4:27 pmdavemartinlotsasevens ~ Nice paper, somewhat academic, but worthwhile reading.
February 28th, 2008 at 4:30 pmMcCain looks like Popeye in that picture.
February 29th, 2008 at 3:30 pmDid anyone see Pawlenty’s press conference after his transportation bill veto was over-ridden? He threw quite a little temper tantrum. He told the dems to “buckle up”, because they are in for some turbulence.
What an embarrassment to my state! A little puussy if I ever saw one.
I’m always amazed that the Repukes would consider him for a national position. He has a very acer btp-43d1 battery,acer travelmate 230 battery
October 15th, 2008 at 2:39 amfeminine voice and mannerisms, which the Repukes would normally FEAR!