Sharron Angle on Energy & Oil

Build our vast domestic coal and natural gas resources

Ending offshore drilling due to BP is an over-reaction

The Gulf oil spill occurred because BP took a high risk approach in its drilling program. This is an indictment of the Mineral Management agency that is charged with overseeing offshore drilling. It is not a reason to end off shore drilling & potentially cost Americans thousands of jobs in an already weakened economy.

Cap-and-trade has no impact on global temperatures.

The Contract from America, clause 2. Reject Cap & Trade:

Stop costly new regulations that would increase unemployment, raise consumer prices, and weaken the nation's global competitiveness with virtually no impact on global temperatures.

Explore proven energy reserves & keep energy prices low.

The Contract from America, clause 8. Pass an 'All-of-the-Above' Energy Policy:

Authorize the exploration of proven energy reserves to reduce our dependence on foreign energy sources from unstable countries and reduce regulatory barriers, [to keep energy prices low].

Opposes passage of Cap-and-Trade energy legislation.

Faith2Action.org is "the nation's largest network of pro-family groups." They provide election resources for each state, including Voter Guides and Congressional Scorecards excerpted here. The Faith2Action survey summarizes candidate stances on the following topic: 'Passage of Cap-and-Trade Energy Legislation'