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Scott Taylor on Energy & Oil |
The Citizens' Climate Lobby, a grassroots group that played a role starting the Climate Solutions Caucus, says the league's environmental scorecard doesn't accurately reflect the caucus's efforts. "It's a little premature to be saying these Republicans are not doing anything at all," said a spokesman; "the Republican members of the caucus have achieved small victories, such as voting to require the Department of Defense to study the effects of global warming on its military bases. We think patience will eventually be rewarded with major legislation to address climate change."
The Project Vote Smart Voter Guide inferred how candidates would respond to the question, 'Environment: Do you support the federal regulation of greenhouse gas emissions?' Project Vote Smart notes, "in response to the increasing unwillingness of candidates to answer issue questions, Project Vote Smart has researched Congressional candidates' public records to determine candidates' likely responses on certain key issues. These issue positions, from the year 2016, are provided [for candidates who] refused to provide voters with positions on key issues covered by the 2016 Political Courage Test, despite repeated requests. Historically, candidates have failed to complete our test due to the advice they receive from their parties and advisors and out of fear of negative attack ads."