There was a time when Republicans were at the forefront of efforts to investigate – maybe even do something about – the impact of human activity on global climate.
John McCain was an early and persistent supporter of cap-and-trade efforts to reduce the greenhouse gases (mainly carbon dioxide) associated with climate change. So was Newt Gingrich, who went on to make a YouTube video ad – with then-House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, no less – where he said, “Our country must take action to address climate change.”
Trying To Win The Moron Vote
Now, Republican presidential hopefuls are racing in the opposite direction – disavowing support for policy measures on climate – even any sense that there’s a problem to be addressed.
http://www.csmonitor.com/USA/Politics/2011/0619/GOP-presidential-hopefuls-dance-around-climate-change
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