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September 3, 2009
MORE SUPPORT FOR ENERGY REFORM.... Eventually, the Senate will shift its attention to the House-passed American Clean Energy and Security Act (ACES), also known as Waxman-Markey. And when it does, the debate will begin with quite a bit of support for the Democratic approach.
This comes just a week after a Washington Post-ABC News poll found similar results. In that poll, nearly six in 10 support the changes proposed by Democratic policymakers; a majority support a cap-and-trade system; and a plurality believe energy reform will create jobs. And while these results are no doubt encouraging, I still have to wonder whether these numbers can be sustained. As I joked last week, the coal industry and Fox News are probably going to start telling Americans that energy reform will require child sacrifices and human cannibalism. Soon after, the Council on American Goodness will runs ads saying that President Obama's energy policies will make it illegal for families to use the bathroom. That's (probably) an exaggeration, but the point is, the public's attitudes are on the right track for now. These polls don't measure depth of support, however, and we have no idea how many people who currently support progressive energy policies will change their mind after seeing a scary 30-second ad warning of dire consequences. Right-wing activists and corporate interests have learned how to shake up the policy landscape, and they're not above making up garbage. I'm glad the numbers on energy look good, but it's going to take some work to keep the numbers where they are. —Steve Benen 3:25 PM Permalink | Trackbacks | Comments (12)Comments
I think there's a nice profit to be made in making book on what insane lies will arise. Posted by: Quaker in a Basement on September 3, 2009 at 3:26 PM | PERMALINKyes, it'll be interesting to see at what point -- and on what issue --the obama administration will start to fight back at the ceaseless hammering by the extreme right wing of the Republican Party -- in charge of that political force, and linked to even more extreme and potentially violent right wing crazies -- rather than to utilize that right wing insanity as excuse to go along with what the corporate powers want -- a tendency the Obama admin has yet to really turn against. in other words: oh boy energy policy is next, pass the vomit bags... Posted by: neill on September 3, 2009 at 3:31 PM | PERMALINKBut why should I put any energy into supporting this bill when I feel like the Dems will just cave when the oppositions starts lying? Hmmm... why would I feel this way http://tpmdc.talkingpointsmemo.com/2009/09/sources-expect-disappointed-progressives-after-obamas-big-health-care-speech.php Posted by: gaardvark on September 3, 2009 at 3:44 PM | PERMALINKsomething like this: sorry "the seal," but grandmas are carbon-based. as such, they are pollutants. that's why we have the death panels in the first place, really. lucky for me, i'm a grandfather -- and we're old fart-based life forms. our pollutants actually produce energy, like cows produce methane -- ah, but i digress. Posted by: neill on September 3, 2009 at 4:03 PM | PERMALINKGranny get your gun and the kool-aid... Global warming is a socialist plot. Meanwhile... What Obama Must Demand from Congress on Health Care Dems have said they will start debate in December and vote in January after the Christmas Break. That is going to be a hell of a Christmas break. i guaranty the coal burners will say the dems will out law Christmas lights and trees. The dems will not learn from there mistakes. Posted by: cheflovesbeer on September 3, 2009 at 5:24 PM | PERMALINK"And when it does, the debate will begin with quite a bit of support for the Democratic approach." "Right-wing activists and corporate interests have learned how to shake up the policy landscape, and they're not above making up garbage." You're right about both. As I recall the numbers were excellent going into the Health Care debate too, and look what's happening now. I hope the Dems will finally find their backbones with a decent plan to counter all the lies the conservatives will come up with to defeat it. Posted by: mrspeel on September 3, 2009 at 5:28 PM | PERMALINKBut Neill, you cant, like, bring REAL FACTS into this, they will have to yell even louder. We can hope eventually they will get hoarse. Posted by: the seal on September 3, 2009 at 6:29 PM | PERMALINK"the Council on American Goodness will runs ads saying that President Obama's energy policies will make it illegal for families to use the bathroom." Huh, funny you should say that... Posted by: morganstern on September 3, 2009 at 6:56 PM | PERMALINKdesigner wedding dresses, prom dresses, formal and bridesmaid dresses, and bridal gowns are special clothes. Women wear them to mark various rites of passage in their lives. Think of the bride in her wedding finery. fairer applications megha registration headed same suing thankss Posted by: Ambien on September 14, 2009 at 5:07 PM | PERMALINKPost a comment
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