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Evan McMullin on Energy & Oil
Conservative independent challenger
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Yes to nuclear power, but no wind power subsidy
Q: Should the government give tax credits and subsidies to the wind power industry?Evan McMullin's answer: No
Mike Pence's answer: Yes
Tim Kaine's answer: Yes
Darrell Castle's answer (Constitution Party): No, end all tax credits and subsidies to the energy industry
Gary Johnson's answer (Libertarian Party): No
Donald Trump's answer: No, and the government should never support unproven technologies
Q: Do you support the use of nuclear energy?
Evan McMullin's answer: Yes
Mike Pence's answer: Yes
Tim Kaine's answer: Yes
Source: iSideWith.com analysis of 2016 presidential hopefuls
, Nov 1, 2016
Supports fracking & offshore drilling
Q: Do you support the use of hydraulic fracking to extract oil and natural gas resources?Evan McMullin's answer: Yes
Mike Pence's answer: Yes
Tim Kaine's answer: Yes
Darrell Castle's answer (Constitution Party):
Yes, energy independence is absolutely critical to the United States
Gary Johnson's answer (Libertarian Party): Yes, but increase oversight
Donald Trump's answer: Yes
Q: Should the U.S. expand offshore oil drilling?
Evan McMullin's answer: Yes
Mike Pence's answer: Yes
Tim Kaine's answer: Yes
Darrell Castle's answer (Constitution Party): Yes
Gary Johnson's answer (Libertarian Party): Yes, and deregulate the energy sector
Donald Trump's answer: Yes
Source: iSideWith.com analysis of 2016 presidential hopefuls
, Nov 1, 2016
Opposes federal regulation to prevent climate change
Q: Should the government increase environmental regulations to prevent climate change?Evan McMullin's answer: No
Tim Kaine's answer: Yes
Mike Pence's answer: No
Donald Trump's answer: No, and global warming is a natural occurrence Darrell Castle's answer (Constitution Party): No
Gary Johnson's answer (Libertarian Party): No
Source: iSideWith.com analysis of 2016 presidential hopefuls
, Nov 1, 2016
Expand offshore oil drilling
Q: Should the U.S. expand offshore oil drilling?
A: Yes
Source: iSideWith.org Voter Guide on 2016 Presidential hopefuls
, Oct 1, 2016
Expand domestic energy production across the board
America is on the road to becoming the world's energy superpower, while protecting our natural resources for future generations. We are blessed with a unique abundance of resources that provide an opportunity
for energy independence, prosperity and security. We must expand domestic energy production across the board, including natural gas, oil, nuclear, and renewables.
Source: 2016 presidential campaign website EvanMcMullin.com
, Aug 12, 2016
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