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Governor, Mayors and Pundits:
Jan Brewer on Energy & Oil
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Republican Governor:
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- Bring top solar manufacturers to Arizona with tax incentives. (Jan 2010)
- Supports renewable energy tax credits. (Aug 2010)
- Stop harmful EPA regulation of greenhouse gas emissions. (Mar 2010)
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Doug Ducey on Energy & Oil
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Republican Governor:
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- Opposed Prop 127: no to utilities producing renewable energy. (Oct 2018)
- Moratorium on new regulations; and review all existing ones. (Jan 2015)
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Fred DuVal on Energy & Oil
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Democratic Gubernatorial Challenger :
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- Capitalize on the growth of solar energy. (Jul 2014)
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Steve Farley on Energy & Oil
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Democratic candidate for Arizona Governor:
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- Navajo solar grid a model for the state. (Sep 2017)
- Coal is the fuel of the past. (Jun 2017)
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David Garcia on Energy & Oil
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Democratic candidate for Governor:
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- Climate change is a real & urgent threat. (Oct 2018)
- Make solar a priority. (Nov 2017)
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Phil Gordon on Energy & Oil
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Mayor of Phoenix:
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- Solar energy important for Phoenix. (Jun 2011)
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Marco Lopez on Energy & Oil
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Democratic Gubernatorial Challenger:
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JL Mealer on Energy & Oil
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Independent for Governor:
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- Feds make too much money taxing fuels to cut fuel usage. (Jan 2012)
- Drill here; drill now; end dependency. (Sep 2011)
- Replace most coal & oil; design non-EV autos. (Sep 2011)
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Senate:
AZ 2022: 2022 AZ Governor's race
Deedra Abboud on Energy & Oil
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Democratic candidate for Arizona U.S. Senate:
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- Prioritize green energy. (Mar 2018)
- Clean energy would impact economic inequality. (Jul 2017)
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Joe Arpaio on Energy & Oil
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Republican Candidate for Arizona U. S. Senator:
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Jeff Flake on Energy & Oil
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Republican Representative (AZ-6); Senate challenger:
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- Opposes EPA coal plant emission rule changes. (Oct 2012)
- Voted YES on opening Outer Continental Shelf to oil drilling. (May 2011)
- Voted YES on barring EPA from regulating greenhouse gases. (Apr 2011)
- Voted NO on tax credits for renewable electricity, with PAYGO offsets. (Sep 2008)
- Voted NO on tax incentives for energy production and conservation. (May 2008)
- Voted NO on tax incentives for renewable energy. (Feb 2008)
- Voted NO on investing in homegrown biofuel. (Aug 2007)
- Voted NO on criminalizing oil cartels like OPEC. (May 2007)
- Voted NO on removing oil & gas exploration subsidies. (Jan 2007)
- Voted NO on keeping moratorium on drilling for oil offshore. (Jun 2006)
- Voted YES on scheduling permitting for new oil refinieries. (Jun 2006)
- Voted YES on authorizing construction of new oil refineries. (Oct 2005)
- Voted NO on passage of the Bush Administration national energy policy. (Jun 2004)
- Voted NO on implementing Bush-Cheney national energy policy. (Nov 2003)
- Voted NO on raising CAFE standards; incentives for alternative fuels. (Aug 2001)
- Voted NO on prohibiting oil drilling & development in ANWR. (Aug 2001)
- Repeal the gas tax. (May 2001)
- Rated 0% by the CAF, indicating opposition to energy independence. (Dec 2006)
- Establish a solar energy program on federal lands. (Apr 2008)
- Bar greenhouse gases from Clean Air Act rules. (Jan 2009)
- Signed the No Climate Tax Pledge by AFP. (Nov 2010)
- Sponsored bill for advanced nuclear technology collaboration. (Jun 2017)
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Ann Kirkpatrick on Energy & Oil
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Democratic Senate candidate:
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- Climate change is one of biggest national security threats. (Sep 2018)
- Some government action for climate change. (Oct 2016)
- Drill on public lands; drill offshore; keep oil in US. (Nov 2008)
- Voted NO on enforcing limits on CO2 global warming pollution. (Jun 2009)
- Voted YES on banning offshore oil drilling in Gulf of Mexico. (Jul 2016)
- Voted YES to assist rural electric renewable energy. (Sep 2020)
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Doug Marks on Energy & Oil
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Libertarian candidate for Arizona U. S. Senator:
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- Fiscal irresponsibility to prop up green energy. (Mar 2018)
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Martha McSally on Energy & Oil
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Republican appointee for Arizona U.S. Senator:
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- Opposed Clean Power plan & climate assessments. (Oct 2018)
- Take advantage of newly discovered oil & gas in America. (Nov 2014)
- Supports energy independence. (Aug 2014)
- Supports Keystone XL, according to Faith2Action. (Jul 2014)
- Supports regulating CO2, according to Faith2Action. (Jul 2014)
- Supports Keystone XL, according to PVS rating. (Sep 2014)
- Supports regulating CO2, according to PVS rating. (Sep 2014)
- Rated Drill for oil & gas in offshore OCS & Eastern Gulf of Mexico. (Jul 2016)
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JL Mealer on Energy & Oil
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Independent Senate candidate:
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- Feds make too much money taxing fuels to cut fuel usage. (Jan 2012)
- Drill here; drill now; end dependency. (Sep 2011)
- Replace most coal & oil; design non-EV autos. (Sep 2011)
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Kyrsten Sinema on Energy & Oil
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Democratic candidate for Arizona U.S. Senator:
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- Opposes carbon tax but supports renewable energy. (Oct 2018)
- Invest in our solar future. (Nov 2012)
- Supports regulating greenhouse gas emissions. (Sep 2012)
- Opposes offshore energy production. (Sep 2012)
- Rated Drill for oil & gas in offshore OCS & Eastern Gulf of Mexico. (Jul 2016)
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House:
Ron Barber on Energy & Oil
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Democrat (District 2):
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- Make AZ a home for solar R&D and energy generation. (Jun 2012)
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Andy Biggs on Energy & Oil
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Republican (District 5):
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- Opposes regulation of greenhouse gas emission. (Nov 2016)
- Rated Voted NO on assisting rural electric renewable energy. (Sep 2020)
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Trent Franks on Energy & Oil
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Republican Representative (AZ-2):
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- Voted YES on opening Outer Continental Shelf to oil drilling. (May 2011)
- Voted YES on barring EPA from regulating greenhouse gases. (Apr 2011)
- Voted NO on enforcing limits on CO2 global warming pollution. (Jun 2009)
- Voted NO on tax credits for renewable electricity, with PAYGO offsets. (Sep 2008)
- Voted NO on tax incentives for energy production and conservation. (May 2008)
- Voted NO on tax incentives for renewable energy. (Feb 2008)
- Voted NO on investing in homegrown biofuel. (Aug 2007)
- Voted NO on criminalizing oil cartels like OPEC. (May 2007)
- Voted NO on removing oil & gas exploration subsidies. (Jan 2007)
- Voted NO on keeping moratorium on drilling for oil offshore. (Jun 2006)
- Voted YES on scheduling permitting for new oil refinieries. (Jun 2006)
- Voted YES on authorizing construction of new oil refineries. (Oct 2005)
- Voted YES on passage of the Bush Administration national energy policy. (Jun 2004)
- Voted YES on implementing Bush-Cheney national energy policy. (Nov 2003)
- Rated 0% by the CAF, indicating opposition to energy independence. (Dec 2006)
- Bar greenhouse gases from Clean Air Act rules. (Jan 2009)
- Signed the No Climate Tax Pledge by AFP. (Nov 2010)
- No EPA regulation of greenhouse gases. (Jan 2011)
- Drill the Outer Continental Shelf; & license new nuke plants. (Mar 2011)
- Let wind energy production tax credit expire. (Aug 2014)
- Rated Drill for oil & gas in offshore OCS & Eastern Gulf of Mexico. (Jul 2016)
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Ruben Gallego on Energy & Oil
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Democratic House Member (District 7):
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- Climate change is biggest long-term issue our world faces. (May 2014)
- Supports regulating CO2, according to Faith2Action. (Jul 2014)
- Supports regulating CO2, according to PVS rating. (Sep 2014)
- Voted YES on banning offshore oil drilling in Gulf of Mexico. (Jul 2016)
- Voted YES to assist rural electric renewable energy. (Sep 2020)
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Paul Gosar on Energy & Oil
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Republican (District 4):
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- Drill more at home, for energy independence. (Nov 2010)
- Voted YES on opening Outer Continental Shelf to oil drilling. (May 2011)
- Voted YES on barring EPA from regulating greenhouse gases. (Apr 2011)
- Signed the No Climate Tax Pledge by AFP. (Nov 2010)
- Supports renewable energy tax credits. (Aug 2010)
- Rated Drill for oil & gas in offshore OCS & Eastern Gulf of Mexico. (Jul 2016)
- Rated Voted NO on assisting rural electric renewable energy. (Sep 2020)
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Raul Grijalva on Energy & Oil
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Democratic Representative (AZ-7):
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- No ANWR drilling, permanently. (Oct 2002)
- Voted NO on opening Outer Continental Shelf to oil drilling. (May 2011)
- Voted NO on barring EPA from regulating greenhouse gases. (Apr 2011)
- Voted YES on enforcing limits on CO2 global warming pollution. (Jun 2009)
- Voted YES on tax credits for renewable electricity, with PAYGO offsets. (Sep 2008)
- Voted YES on tax incentives for energy production and conservation. (May 2008)
- Voted YES on tax incentives for renewable energy. (Feb 2008)
- Voted YES on investing in homegrown biofuel. (Aug 2007)
- Voted YES on criminalizing oil cartels like OPEC. (May 2007)
- Voted YES on removing oil & gas exploration subsidies. (Jan 2007)
- Voted YES on keeping moratorium on drilling for oil offshore. (Jun 2006)
- Voted NO on scheduling permitting for new oil refinieries. (Jun 2006)
- Voted NO on authorizing construction of new oil refineries. (Oct 2005)
- Voted NO on passage of the Bush Administration national energy policy. (Jun 2004)
- Voted NO on implementing Bush-Cheney national energy policy. (Nov 2003)
- Regulate wholesale electricity & gas prices. (Mar 2001)
- Establish greenhouse gas tradeable allowances. (Feb 2005)
- Rated 100% by the CAF, indicating support for energy independence. (Dec 2006)
- Sign on to UN Framework Convention on Climate Change. (Jan 2007)
- Rated Drill for oil & gas in offshore OCS & Eastern Gulf of Mexico. (Jul 2016)
- Green New Deal: 10-year national mobilization. (Feb 2019)
- Voted YES to assist rural electric renewable energy. (Sep 2020)
- Set goal of 25% renewable energy by 2025. (Jan 2007)
- Let states define stricter-than-federal emission standards. (Jan 2008)
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Ann Kirkpatrick on Energy & Oil
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Democrat (District 2):
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- Climate change is one of biggest national security threats. (Sep 2018)
- Some government action for climate change. (Oct 2016)
- Drill on public lands; drill offshore; keep oil in US. (Nov 2008)
- Voted NO on enforcing limits on CO2 global warming pollution. (Jun 2009)
- Voted YES on banning offshore oil drilling in Gulf of Mexico. (Jul 2016)
- Voted YES to assist rural electric renewable energy. (Sep 2020)
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Debbie Lesko on Energy & Oil
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Republican (District 8):
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- Most of global warming is not caused by humans. (Jan 2018)
- PVS:Don't fund renewable energy like wind and solar. (Aug 2018)
- Rated Voted NO on assisting rural electric renewable energy. (Sep 2020)
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Martha McSally on Energy & Oil
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Republican House Member (District 2):
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- Opposed Clean Power plan & climate assessments. (Oct 2018)
- Take advantage of newly discovered oil & gas in America. (Nov 2014)
- Supports energy independence. (Aug 2014)
- Supports Keystone XL, according to Faith2Action. (Jul 2014)
- Supports regulating CO2, according to Faith2Action. (Jul 2014)
- Supports Keystone XL, according to PVS rating. (Sep 2014)
- Supports regulating CO2, according to PVS rating. (Sep 2014)
- Rated Drill for oil & gas in offshore OCS & Eastern Gulf of Mexico. (Jul 2016)
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Tom O`Halleran on Energy & Oil
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Democrat (District 1):
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- Property tax incentives for small business using renewables. (Jan 2008)
- Sponsored bill to assist rural electric renewable energy. (Sep 2020)
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David Schweikert on Energy & Oil
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Republican (District 6):
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- Drill offshore; drill ANWR; pursue clean coal. (Nov 2010)
- Voted YES on opening Outer Continental Shelf to oil drilling. (May 2011)
- Voted YES on barring EPA from regulating greenhouse gases. (Apr 2011)
- Signed the No Climate Tax Pledge by AFP. (Nov 2010)
- Cap-and-trade has no impact on global temperatures. (Jul 2010)
- Explore proven energy reserves & keep energy prices low. (Jul 2010)
- Let wind energy production tax credit expire. (Aug 2014)
- Rated Drill for oil & gas in offshore OCS & Eastern Gulf of Mexico. (Jul 2016)
- Federal collaboration for advanced nuclear technologies. (Nov 2015)
- Rated Voted NO on assisting rural electric renewable energy. (Sep 2020)
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Kyrsten Sinema on Energy & Oil
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Democrat (District 9):
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- Opposes carbon tax but supports renewable energy. (Oct 2018)
- Invest in our solar future. (Nov 2012)
- Supports regulating greenhouse gas emissions. (Sep 2012)
- Opposes offshore energy production. (Sep 2012)
- Rated Drill for oil & gas in offshore OCS & Eastern Gulf of Mexico. (Jul 2016)
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Greg Stanton on Energy & Oil
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Democrat (District 9):
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- Invest more federal dollars into solar and wind. (Sep 2018)
- PVS:Fund renewable energy like wind and solar. (Aug 2018)
- Voted YES to assist rural electric renewable energy. (Sep 2020)
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Former candidates & officeholders:
Janet Napolitano-Gov on Energy & Oil
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Former Democratic Governor; now in Cabinet:
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Frank Riggs on Energy & Oil
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Republican Gubernatorial Challenger :
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Ed Pastor on Energy & Oil
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Democratic Representative (AZ-4):
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- Voted NO on opening Outer Continental Shelf to oil drilling. (May 2011)
- Voted NO on barring EPA from regulating greenhouse gases. (Apr 2011)
- Voted YES on enforcing limits on CO2 global warming pollution. (Jun 2009)
- Voted YES on tax credits for renewable electricity, with PAYGO offsets. (Sep 2008)
- Voted YES on tax incentives for energy production and conservation. (May 2008)
- Voted YES on tax incentives for renewable energy. (Feb 2008)
- Voted YES on investing in homegrown biofuel. (Aug 2007)
- Voted YES on criminalizing oil cartels like OPEC. (May 2007)
- Voted YES on removing oil & gas exploration subsidies. (Jan 2007)
- Voted YES on keeping moratorium on drilling for oil offshore. (Jun 2006)
- Voted NO on scheduling permitting for new oil refinieries. (Jun 2006)
- Voted NO on authorizing construction of new oil refineries. (Oct 2005)
- Voted NO on passage of the Bush Administration national energy policy. (Jun 2004)
- Voted NO on implementing Bush-Cheney national energy policy. (Nov 2003)
- Voted NO on raising CAFE standards; incentives for alternative fuels. (Aug 2001)
- Voted YES on prohibiting oil drilling & development in ANWR. (Aug 2001)
- Voted YES on starting implementation of Kyoto Protocol. (Jun 2000)
- Regulate wholesale electricity & gas prices. (Mar 2001)
- Preserve Alaska's ANWR instead of drilling it. (Feb 2001)
- Rated 100% by the CAF, indicating support for energy independence. (Dec 2006)
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Matt Salmon on Energy & Oil
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Republican (District 5):
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- Voted NO on starting implementation of Kyoto Protocol. (Jun 2000)
- Signed the No Climate Tax Pledge by AFP. (Aug 2012)
- Let states lease energy rights on federal lands. (Jun 2013)
- Rated Drill for oil & gas in offshore OCS & Eastern Gulf of Mexico. (Jul 2016)
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Jane Dee Hull on Energy & Oil
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Former Republican Governor (1997-2002):
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- Supports cleaner burning fuels. (Jan 2001)
- Voluntary partnerships reduce greenhouse gases economically. (Aug 2000)
- Kyoto Treaty must include reductions by all countries. (Aug 2000)
- Federal tax incentives for energy, with state decisions. (Aug 2001)
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J.D. Hayworth on Energy & Oil
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2010 Republican challenger; previously US Representative:
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- Voted NO on keeping moratorium on drilling for oil offshore. (Jun 2006)
- Voted YES on scheduling permitting for new oil refinieries. (Jun 2006)
- Voted YES on authorizing construction of new oil refineries. (Oct 2005)
- Voted YES on passage of the Bush Administration national energy policy. (Jun 2004)
- Voted YES on implementing Bush-Cheney national energy policy. (Nov 2003)
- Voted NO on raising CAFE standards; incentives for alternative fuels. (Aug 2001)
- Voted NO on prohibiting oil drilling & development in ANWR. (Aug 2001)
- Voted NO on starting implementation of Kyoto Protocol. (Jun 2000)
- Cap-and-trade has no impact on global temperatures. (Jul 2010)
- Explore proven energy reserves & keep energy prices low. (Jul 2010)
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J.D. Hayworth on Energy & Oil
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Republican (until 2007) (District 6):
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- Voted NO on keeping moratorium on drilling for oil offshore. (Jun 2006)
- Voted YES on scheduling permitting for new oil refinieries. (Jun 2006)
- Voted YES on authorizing construction of new oil refineries. (Oct 2005)
- Voted YES on passage of the Bush Administration national energy policy. (Jun 2004)
- Voted YES on implementing Bush-Cheney national energy policy. (Nov 2003)
- Voted NO on raising CAFE standards; incentives for alternative fuels. (Aug 2001)
- Voted NO on prohibiting oil drilling & development in ANWR. (Aug 2001)
- Voted NO on starting implementation of Kyoto Protocol. (Jun 2000)
- Cap-and-trade has no impact on global temperatures. (Jul 2010)
- Explore proven energy reserves & keep energy prices low. (Jul 2010)
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Stuart Starky on Energy & Oil
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2004 former Democrat challenger; also ran for Senate in '00:
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- Tax credits to protect against global warming. (Aug 2004)
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Bob Stump on Energy & Oil
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Former GOP (until 2010) (District 3):
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- Voted NO on raising CAFE standards; incentives for alternative fuels. (Aug 2001)
- Voted NO on prohibiting oil drilling & development in ANWR. (Aug 2001)
- Voted NO on starting implementation of Kyoto Protocol. (Jun 2000)
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Don Bivens on Energy & Oil
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Former Democratic Challenger (2012):
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- Declare energy independence from unsustainable fuel sources. (Mar 2012)
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Jeff Flake on Energy & Oil
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Republican Representative (AZ-6); Senate challenger:
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- Opposes EPA coal plant emission rule changes. (Oct 2012)
- Voted YES on opening Outer Continental Shelf to oil drilling. (May 2011)
- Voted YES on barring EPA from regulating greenhouse gases. (Apr 2011)
- Voted NO on tax credits for renewable electricity, with PAYGO offsets. (Sep 2008)
- Voted NO on tax incentives for energy production and conservation. (May 2008)
- Voted NO on tax incentives for renewable energy. (Feb 2008)
- Voted NO on investing in homegrown biofuel. (Aug 2007)
- Voted NO on criminalizing oil cartels like OPEC. (May 2007)
- Voted NO on removing oil & gas exploration subsidies. (Jan 2007)
- Voted NO on keeping moratorium on drilling for oil offshore. (Jun 2006)
- Voted YES on scheduling permitting for new oil refinieries. (Jun 2006)
- Voted YES on authorizing construction of new oil refineries. (Oct 2005)
- Voted NO on passage of the Bush Administration national energy policy. (Jun 2004)
- Voted NO on implementing Bush-Cheney national energy policy. (Nov 2003)
- Voted NO on raising CAFE standards; incentives for alternative fuels. (Aug 2001)
- Voted NO on prohibiting oil drilling & development in ANWR. (Aug 2001)
- Repeal the gas tax. (May 2001)
- Rated 0% by the CAF, indicating opposition to energy independence. (Dec 2006)
- Establish a solar energy program on federal lands. (Apr 2008)
- Bar greenhouse gases from Clean Air Act rules. (Jan 2009)
- Signed the No Climate Tax Pledge by AFP. (Nov 2010)
- Sponsored bill for advanced nuclear technology collaboration. (Jun 2017)
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Rudy Garcia on Energy & Oil
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2010 Democratic challenger (lost primary); previously Mayor:
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- Sustainable earth for our future generations. (Mar 2010)
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Gabby Giffords on Energy & Oil
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Democrat:
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- Invest in renewable energy. (Nov 2006)
- Voted YES on enforcing limits on CO2 global warming pollution. (Jun 2009)
- Voted YES on tax credits for renewable electricity, with PAYGO offsets. (Sep 2008)
- Voted YES on tax incentives for energy production and conservation. (May 2008)
- Voted YES on tax incentives for renewable energy. (Feb 2008)
- Voted YES on investing in homegrown biofuel. (Aug 2007)
- Voted YES on criminalizing oil cartels like OPEC. (May 2007)
- Voted YES on removing oil & gas exploration subsidies. (Jan 2007)
- Balance fossil fuels and viable renewable energy. (Jul 2001)
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Rodney Glassman on Energy & Oil
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2010 Democratic Challenger:
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- Invest in clean renewable energy. (Mar 2010)
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Bryan Hackbarth on Energy & Oil
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Republican Challenger (lost 2012 primary):
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Jim Kolbe on Energy & Oil
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Republican (District 5):
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- Voted NO on keeping moratorium on drilling for oil offshore. (Jun 2006)
- Voted YES on scheduling permitting for new oil refinieries. (Jun 2006)
- Voted YES on authorizing construction of new oil refineries. (Oct 2005)
- Voted YES on passage of the Bush Administration national energy policy. (Jun 2004)
- Voted YES on implementing Bush-Cheney national energy policy. (Nov 2003)
- Voted NO on raising CAFE standards; incentives for alternative fuels. (Aug 2001)
- Voted NO on prohibiting oil drilling & development in ANWR. (Aug 2001)
- Voted YES on starting implementation of Kyoto Protocol. (Jun 2000)
- Supports immediate reductions in greenhouse gases. (Sep 1998)
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Harry Mitchell on Energy & Oil
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Democrat:
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- Oil dependence threatens long-term national security. (Nov 2006)
- Voted NO on enforcing limits on CO2 global warming pollution. (Jun 2009)
- Voted YES on tax credits for renewable electricity, with PAYGO offsets. (Sep 2008)
- Voted YES on tax incentives for energy production and conservation. (May 2008)
- Voted YES on tax incentives for renewable energy. (Feb 2008)
- Voted YES on investing in homegrown biofuel. (Aug 2007)
- Voted YES on criminalizing oil cartels like OPEC. (May 2007)
- Voted YES on removing oil & gas exploration subsidies. (Jan 2007)
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Jim Pederson on Energy & Oil
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Democratic challenger, state party chair:
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- Climate change is real; renewables needed and ready. (May 2006)
- Commonsense market-based solutions for climate change. (May 2006)
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Ben Quayle on Energy & Oil
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Republican (lost 2012 primary) (District 3):
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- Don't CAP our economic growth and TRADE jobs overseas. (Oct 2010)
- Voted YES on opening Outer Continental Shelf to oil drilling. (May 2011)
- Voted YES on barring EPA from regulating greenhouse gases. (Apr 2011)
- Signed the No Climate Tax Pledge by AFP. (Nov 2010)
- Drill the Outer Continental Shelf; & license new nuke plants. (Mar 2011)
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Rick Renzi on Energy & Oil
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Republican Representative (AZ-1):
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- Voted NO on tax credits for renewable electricity, with PAYGO offsets. (Sep 2008)
- Voted NO on tax incentives for energy production and conservation. (May 2008)
- Voted NO on tax incentives for renewable energy. (Feb 2008)
- Voted NO on investing in homegrown biofuel. (Aug 2007)
- Voted NO on criminalizing oil cartels like OPEC. (May 2007)
- Voted NO on removing oil & gas exploration subsidies. (Jan 2007)
- Voted NO on keeping moratorium on drilling for oil offshore. (Jun 2006)
- Voted YES on scheduling permitting for new oil refinieries. (Jun 2006)
- Voted YES on authorizing construction of new oil refineries. (Oct 2005)
- Voted YES on passage of the Bush Administration national energy policy. (Jun 2004)
- Voted YES on implementing Bush-Cheney national energy policy. (Nov 2003)
- Rated 0% by the CAF, indicating opposition to energy independence. (Dec 2006)
- Establish a solar energy program on federal lands. (Apr 2008)
- Set goal of 25% renewable energy by 2025. (Jan 2007)
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David Ruben on Energy & Oil
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Democratic Challenger (lost 2012 primary):
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- Fossil fuels are a limited bridge to our energy future. (May 2012)
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Richard Carmona on Energy & Oil
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Democratic Challenger:
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- Make Arizona the solar energy capital of the world. (Mar 2012)
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Mark Kelly on Energy & Oil
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Democratic 2020 Senate Challenger:
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- We've got to get on to more renewable energy, like solar. (Oct 2020)
- Develop renewable energy, but not for Green New Deal. (Jan 2020)
- Support massive investment developing renewable technologies. (Jan 2020)
- Trump withdrawal from Paris Accords sets back U.S. progress. (Dec 2017)
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Jon Kyl on Energy & Oil
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Republican Jr Senator (AZ; retiring 2012):
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- Voted YES on barring EPA from regulating greenhouse gases. (Apr 2011)
- Voted YES on protecting middle-income taxpayers from a national energy tax. (Apr 2009)
- Voted YES on requiring full Senate debate and vote on cap-and-trade. (Apr 2009)
- Voted NO on tax incentives for energy production and conservation. (Jun 2008)
- Voted NO on addressing CO2 emissions without considering India & China. (May 2008)
- Voted NO on removing oil & gas exploration subsidies. (Jun 2007)
- Voted NO on making oil-producing and exporting cartels illegal. (Jun 2007)
- Voted NO on factoring global warming into federal project planning. (May 2007)
- Voted NO on disallowing an oil leasing program in Alaska's ANWR. (Nov 2005)
- Voted NO on $3.1B for emergency oil assistance for hurricane-hit areas. (Oct 2005)
- Voted NO on reducing oil usage by 40% by 2025 (instead of 5%). (Jun 2005)
- Voted NO on banning drilling in the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge. (Mar 2005)
- Voted NO on Bush Administration Energy Policy. (Jul 2003)
- Voted NO on targeting 100,000 hydrogen-powered vehicles by 2010. (Jun 2003)
- Voted NO on removing consideration of drilling ANWR from budget bill. (Mar 2003)
- Voted YES on drilling ANWR on national security grounds. (Apr 2002)
- Voted YES on terminating CAFE standards within 15 months. (Mar 2002)
- Voted YES on preserving budget for ANWR oil drilling. (Apr 2000)
- Voted NO on ending discussion of CAFE fuel efficiency standards. (Sep 1999)
- Voted YES on defunding renewable and solar energy. (Jun 1999)
- Voted YES on approving a nuclear waste repository. (Apr 1997)
- Rated 0% by the CAF, indicating opposition to energy independence. (Dec 2006)
- Open the Outer Continental Shelf for oil & gas leasing. (Jun 2008)
- Gas tax holiday for the summer. (Apr 2008)
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Jim Lamon on Energy & Oil
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Blake Masters on Energy & Oil
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John McCain on Energy & Oil
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Republican nominee for President; Senior Senator (AZ):
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- FactCheck: Pushed cap-and-trade bill in 2009, but not since. (Feb 2013)
- FactCheck: No, Obama voted for $300M oil tax INCREASE. (Oct 2008)
- FactCheck: Obama not opposed to nuclear energy; just Yucca. (Sep 2008)
- GovWatch: Build 45 new nuclear power plants by 2030. (Jun 2008)
- GovWatch: Gas tax cut goes to oil companies, not consumers. (Jun 2008)
- Ethanol subsidy OK at $40/bbl oil; opposed it at $60/bbl. (Mar 2008)
- Public pressure on oil industry to invest in alternatives. (Oct 2007)
- Supports ethanol but opposes subsidies for it. (Oct 2007)
- Reinvest oil profits in nuclear power. (Jun 2007)
- Ethanol made no sense in ‘05 but with $60/bbl it makes sense. (May 2007)
- Supports alternative fuels, emission controls, & CWA. (Jul 1998)
Energy Independence
- Energy independence will create millions of jobs. (Oct 2008)
- Use alternative energy, including nuclear, coal, gas, solar. (Oct 2008)
- All of the above: nuclear, wind, tide, solar, gas, coal. (Oct 2008)
- Offshore drilling & nuke power instead of $700B to enemies. (Sep 2008)
- FactCheck: Voted against new investments in renewable energy. (Sep 2008)
- FactCheck: US sends $357B to hostile countries, not $700B. (Sep 2008)
- Attack the energy problem on every front. (Sep 2008)
- Job creation program with alternate energy & nuclear power. (Aug 2008)
- Address both the supply and demand sides of imported oil. (Jun 2008)
- Lexington Project: invest to achieve energy security. (Jun 2008)
- AdWatch: Obama is the “Dr. No” of energy security. (Jun 2008)
- GovWatch: No, Obama supported $150B in energy innovation. (Jun 2008)
- End moratorium on offshore oil drilling. (Jun 2008)
- GovWatch: Favors wind & solar in ad; favors nuclear in bills. (Jun 2008)
- GovWatch: 2003: Ethanol doesn’t increase energy independence. (Feb 2008)
- End reliance on petro-dictators with market-based reform. (Feb 2008)
- FactCheck: Oil independence will take 25 years, not 5 years. (Dec 2007)
Global Warming
- Dramatic Arctic changes might be man-made; might be natural. (Oct 2016)
- The snows of Kilimanjaro may soon exist only in literature. (Feb 2012)
- Nuclear power is the best way to fix climate change. (Oct 2008)
- AdWatch: Realistic climate plan that clashes with GOP. (Jun 2008)
- Be more active in addressing the issue of climate change. (Jan 2008)
- In favor of cap-and-trade. (Jan 2008)
- Climate change is real and must be addressed. (Dec 2007)
- Climate change is real; nuclear power is solution. (Oct 2007)
- Led delegation with Hillary, to see effects of polar warming. (Sep 2007)
- FactCheck: nuclear plants do emit no GHGs, but do have waste. (Jun 2007)
- Utility lobbyists influence White House climate policy. (Sep 2006)
- 2000: Held hearings on mounting evidence of climate change. (Jan 2004)
- 2000: Criticized Bush’s withdrawal from the Kyoto Treaty. (Jan 2004)
- Energy 2001: 1st Republican to sign onto reducing GHGS. (May 2002)
- Strength Clean Air & Water Acts; but not Kyoto. (Jan 2000)
Voting Record
- GovWatch: Yes, his cap-and-trade bill is mandatory. (Jun 2008)
- Voted YES on barring EPA from regulating greenhouse gases. (Apr 2011)
- Voted YES on protecting middle-income taxpayers from a national energy tax. (Apr 2009)
- Voted YES on requiring full Senate debate and vote on cap-and-trade. (Apr 2009)
- Voted YES on disallowing an oil leasing program in Alaska's ANWR. (Nov 2005)
- Voted NO on $3.1B for emergency oil assistance for hurricane-hit areas. (Oct 2005)
- Voted NO on reducing oil usage by 40% by 2025 (instead of 5%). (Jun 2005)
- Voted YES on banning drilling in the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge. (Mar 2005)
- Voted NO on Bush Administration Energy Policy. (Jul 2003)
- Voted YES on targeting 100,000 hydrogen-powered vehicles by 2010. (Jun 2003)
- Voted YES on removing consideration of drilling ANWR from budget bill. (Mar 2003)
- Voted NO on drilling ANWR on national security grounds. (Apr 2002)
- Voted NO on terminating CAFE standards within 15 months. (Mar 2002)
- Voted YES on preserving budget for ANWR oil drilling. (Apr 2000)
- Voted YES on defunding renewable and solar energy. (Jun 1999)
- Voted YES on approving a nuclear waste repository. (Apr 1997)
- Voted NO on do not require ethanol in gasoline. (Aug 1994)
- Sponsored bill for greenhouse gas tradeable allowances. (Feb 2005)
- Rated 17% by the CAF, indicating opposition to energy independence. (Dec 2006)
- Gas tax holiday for the summer. (Apr 2008)
- Supports immediate reductions in greenhouse gases. (Sep 1998)
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John Shadegg on Energy & Oil
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Republican Representative (AZ-3):
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- Voted NO on enforcing limits on CO2 global warming pollution. (Jun 2009)
- Voted NO on tax credits for renewable electricity, with PAYGO offsets. (Sep 2008)
- Voted NO on tax incentives for energy production and conservation. (May 2008)
- Voted NO on tax incentives for renewable energy. (Feb 2008)
- Voted NO on investing in homegrown biofuel. (Aug 2007)
- Voted NO on criminalizing oil cartels like OPEC. (May 2007)
- Voted NO on removing oil & gas exploration subsidies. (Jan 2007)
- Voted NO on keeping moratorium on drilling for oil offshore. (Jun 2006)
- Voted YES on scheduling permitting for new oil refinieries. (Jun 2006)
- Voted YES on authorizing construction of new oil refineries. (Oct 2005)
- Voted YES on passage of the Bush Administration national energy policy. (Jun 2004)
- Voted YES on implementing Bush-Cheney national energy policy. (Nov 2003)
- Voted NO on raising CAFE standards; incentives for alternative fuels. (Aug 2001)
- Voted NO on prohibiting oil drilling & development in ANWR. (Aug 2001)
- Voted NO on starting implementation of Kyoto Protocol. (Jun 2000)
- Repeal the gas tax. (May 2001)
- Rated 0% by the CAF, indicating opposition to energy independence. (Dec 2006)
- Establish a solar energy program on federal lands. (Apr 2008)
- Bar greenhouse gases from Clean Air Act rules. (Jan 2009)
- Signed the No Climate Tax Pledge by AFP. (Nov 2010)
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Kelli Ward on Energy & Oil
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Republican candidate for Arizona U.S. Senator:
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- Research sustainable energy, but current energy sources too. (Nov 2012)
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