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Read the QuestionsThese are the five questions your candidates are answering.
The questions focus on global warming and energy issues and have
been developed in collaboration with leading policy experts at
the nation's top environmental organizations and endorsed
by a bi-partisan review panel.
Global Warming Scientists warn that the United States must begin to cut global warming pollution, reducing it at least 20 percent by 2020 and 80 percent by 2050, in order to avoid the most severe impacts of global warming. Do you support or oppose a mandatory limit on global warming pollution to achieve these pollution-reduction targets? Please explain your position. 141 79 15 Renewable Energy Renewable energy sources such as wind and solar power create new economic opportunities and reduce pollution. Do you support or oppose a federal policy designed to produce at least 20 percent of America's electricity supply from these clean sources of energy by 2020? Please explain your position. 171 48 16 Nuclear Power Given that nuclear power is a mature energy technology that already provides about 20% of our nation’s electricity, some experts question whether tax dollars should be used to support the construction of new nuclear power plants. Do you support or oppose additional government subsidies to build new nuclear power plants? Please explain your position. 53 143 39 Transportation For every 5 dollars the federal government spends on transportation, only 1 dollar goes to public transportation. With record-high gas prices, Americans are looking for more transportation choices. Would you support changes in federal funding to ensure a more even split between public and private transportation investment? 154 58 23 Fuel Efficiency Some people say that the best way to save consumers money and reduce our dependence on oil is to make cars and trucks go farther on a gallon of gas. Do you support or oppose an increase in fuel efficiency standards from the current level of 25 miles per gallon to at least 50 miles per gallon by 2030? Please explain your position. 144 77 14 |
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