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John Neely Kennedy on Energy & Oil
Democratic Senate Challenger (LA)
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Incentives for non-petroleum automobiles are a tax increase
Sen. Mary Landrieu is telling voters via a statewide television ad that her Republican challenger John Kennedy opposes more domestic oil drilling. Landrieu’s 30-second drilling spot hinges on Kennedy’s opposition to an energy bill pitched by
Landrieu and nine other senators, Democrats and Republicans calling themselves the “Gang of 10.” The approach would combine more offshore production with consumer tax incentives for non-petroleum automobiles.
Kennedy called the proposal a tax increase--it would repeal some of the breaks afforded to oil companies--to pay for more studies of alternative energy sources.
Landrieu’s ad goes beyond any nuanced criticism from Kennedy, with an announcer stating, “He opposes her plan to open up 120 million acres for drilling. Under Kennedy, no new oil, higher gas prices, lost Louisiana jobs.”
Source: 2008 Louisiana Senate debate reported in Times-Picayune
, Aug 25, 2008
More domestic drilling, including in Gulf of Mexico & ANWR
Kennedy opposes an energy bill pitched by Landrieu and nine other senators, Democrats and Republicans calling themselves the “Gang of 10.” Kennedy has echoed Republican leaders’ call for more domestic drilling, including in the Gulf of Mexico and the
Arctic National Wildlife Refuge. Alaska’s ANWR would remain off limits under the “Gang of 10” proposal.A Landrieu spokesman echoed his boss’s characterization of Kennedy, saying the
Republican speaks in generalities and has not offered any specific energy policy, drilling or otherwise.
Drilling has been a major issue in the campaign since Kennedy started earlier this summer highlighting a
May committee vote in which Landrieu honored a request of Sen. Ken Salazar, D-Colorado, to vote against allowing exploration in oil shale in Colorado.
Source: 2008 Louisiana Senate debate reported in Times-Picayune
, Aug 25, 2008
Encourage alternative fuels and electricity conservation
If I’m your next United States Senator, I’ll:- Tap wind and solar power to generate electricity and satisfy a portion of America’s energy needs.
- Encourage the construction of liquefied natural gas processing plants in order to take advantage of
imported natural gas from Latin America and Africa.
- Encourage the development of technology that will reduce America’s demand for electricity.
- Develop environmental-friendly ways to use the 200 year supply of coal in the United States.
Source: 2004 Senate campaign website, www.johnkennedy.com, “Issues”
, Oct 20, 2004
Develop & increase domestic oil & gas production
America imports more than half of its oil from the Middle East, which threatens our economy, our security and our way of life. I will work to:- Increase domestic production, both offshore and onshore.
- Encourage the development of oil & natural
gas reserves off the coast of West Africa.
- Encourage the production of oil from Venezuelan and Canadian tar sands, which will provide another source of energy from countries that are far friendlier and more stable than those in the Middle East.
Source: 2004 Senate campaign website, www.johnkennedy.com, “Issues”
, Oct 20, 2004
Supports deregulating domestic oil exploration and drilling.
Kennedy supports the AFA survey question on oil drilling
The American Family Association Action Voter Guide asked if candidates agree or disagree with the statement, 'Current regulations on domestic oil exploration and drilling are more restrictive than are necessary.'
American Family Association Action (AFA Action) produces the online "iVoterGuide" for selected state and federal races. The mission of AFA Action is to inform and mobilize individuals to strengthen the biblical foundations of America.
Source: American Family Association survey 16AFA_Q18A on Nov 8, 2016
Opposes government developing wind and solar energy.
Kennedy opposes the AFA survey question on alternatve energy
The American Family Association Action Voter Guide asked if candidates agree or disagree with the statement, 'Governments should pay to develop wind and solar energy solutions until they are economically feasible.'
American Family Association Action (AFA Action) produces the online "iVoterGuide" for selected state and federal races. The mission of AFA Action is to inform and mobilize individuals to strengthen the biblical foundations of America.
Source: American Family Association survey 16AFA_Q18B on Nov 8, 2016
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