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Governor, Mayors and Pundits:
Steve Barlock on Energy & Oil
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Republican candidate for Colorado Governor:
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- Water power, but not wind power. (Sep 2017)
- State should not pick favorites in clean energy. (Aug 2017)
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Michael Bennet on Energy & Oil
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Democratic Presidential Challenger; CO Senator:
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- US is only government officially questioning climate change. (Jun 2019)
- Transition to renewable energy in a ways that create jobs. (Jun 2019)
- Build Keystone pipeline, or oil will be transported by rail. (Jun 2019)
- Climate change is major issue; but not Green New Deal. (May 2019)
- Permanent tax incentives to spur renewable energy growth. (Aug 2010)
- Voted NO 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)
- Supports renewable energy tax credits. (Aug 2010)
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George Brauchler on Energy & Oil
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Republican candidate for Governor:
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- Colorado joining Paris Accords is meaningless symbolism. (Jul 2017)
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Cynthia Coffman on Energy & Oil
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| Republican Challenger for CO Governor:
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Matthew Hess on Energy & Oil
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Libertarian Challenger :
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- No subsidies for green energy, nor for any energy sector. (Jan 2014)
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John Hickenlooper on Energy & Oil
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Democratic Presidential Challenger (withdrew, Aug. 2019); CO Governor:
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- 100% renewable energy economy by 2050. (Nov 2020)
- Calls for 100% renewable energy by 2050. (Oct 2020)
- Climate change a threat, green energy means new jobs. (Oct 2020)
- Institute wind & solar, as well as methane reductions. (Jun 2019)
- Zero score on "350 Action's 2020 Climate Test". (Mar 2019)
- Denounced Green New Deal, supports fighting climate change. (Mar 2019)
- Work with environmentalists & industry to get to solutions. (Mar 2019)
- Drank a glass of fracking fluid to show it was harmless. (Mar 2019)
- Pro-environment but there's room for fossil fuels. (Sep 2018)
- Close coal plants: cleaner air AND lower utility bills. (Jan 2018)
- Reduce greenhouse gas by 26% by 2025 and 35% by 2030. (Jul 2017)
- Drank fracking fluid to partner industry & environmentalists. (May 2016)
- Pursuing renewables; solar and wind. (Jan 2016)
- Colorado Energy Office: efficiency and renewables. (Jan 2013)
- Innovative drilling technology for abundant natural gas. (Jan 2013)
- Develop unconventional technology for extracting shale oil. (Jan 2012)
- Fracking opens new era of energy; but disclose ingredients. (Jan 2012)
- Develop markets for vehicles that run on natural gas. (Nov 2011)
- As exploration geologist: focus on wind, solar, gas, coal. (Nov 2010)
- Letter to Congress supporting renewable energy tax credit. (Nov 2011)
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Mike Johnston on Energy & Oil
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Democratic candidate for Governor:
Click here for 3 full quotes
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- State should promote natural energy. (Sep 2017)
- Fund green homes and offices. (Sep 2017)
- Balance oil & gas extraction with public safety. (May 2017)
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Cary Kennedy on Energy & Oil
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Democratic candidate for Governor:
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- Oil & gas are important, but protect public health. (May 2017)
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Greg Lopez on Energy & Oil
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| Republican candidate for governor:
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Donna Lynne on Energy & Oil
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Republican candidate for Colorado Governor:
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- Continue transition from fossil fuels to renewables. (Sep 2017)
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Victor Mitchell on Energy & Oil
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Republican candidate for Colorado Governor:
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- Repeal misguided Paris Accords order on Day One. (Jul 2017)
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Ed Perlmutter on Energy & Oil
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Democrat:
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- Responsibly develop fossil fuels plus all-of-the-above. (May 2017)
- Our energy policy keeps us addicted to oil regimes. (Nov 2006)
- 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)
- Extend through 2016 the renewable energy tax credit. (Nov 2011)
- Voted YES on banning offshore oil drilling in Gulf of Mexico. (Jul 2016)
- Federal collaboration for advanced nuclear technologies. (Nov 2015)
- 50% clean and carbon free electricity by 2030. (Mar 2016)
- Voted YES to assist rural electric renewable energy. (Sep 2020)
- Set goal of 25% renewable energy by 2025. (Jan 2007)
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Jared Polis on Energy & Oil
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Democratic candidate for Colorado Governor:
Click here for 14 full quotes
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- Colorado is a national leader in green energy jobs. (Feb 2021)
- We all need to lead on clean air and climate. (Jan 2020)
- Climate change threatens decreased snowpack for ski industry. (Jan 2019)
- Increase regulatory incentives for renewables. (Oct 2018)
- Big Oil fights overwhelming evidence of global warming. (Nov 2009)
- Now is the time for carbon emission-reduction. (Nov 2008)
- 100% renewable energy by 2040. ()
- 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)
- Extend through 2016 the renewable energy tax credit. (Nov 2011)
- $5 billion in tax credits for alternative energy projects. (Mar 2011)
- Voted YES on banning offshore oil drilling in Gulf of Mexico. (Jul 2016)
- 50% clean and carbon free electricity by 2030. (Mar 2016)
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Doug Robinson on Energy & Oil
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| Republican candidate for Governor:
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Walker Stapleton on Energy & Oil
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Republican candidate for governor of Colorado:
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- Full-throated defense of oil-and-gas deregulation. (Oct 2018)
- Work with energy industry and protect energy resources. (Jun 2018)
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Tom Tancredo on Energy & Oil
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Republican Representative (CO-6):
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- Give incentives in R&D to find new energy sources. (Dec 2007)
- Drill off the coasts of Florida and California. (Oct 2007)
- Global warming could be from humans, or could be nature. (May 2007)
- FactCheck: Global warming has dissent, but not 50-50 split. (May 2007)
- 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 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)
- Rated 0% by the CAF, indicating opposition to energy independence. (Dec 2006)
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Senate:
CO 2022: 2022 CO Governor's race
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Dan Baer on Energy & Oil
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Democratic 2020 Senate Challenger:
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- Address climate change, but not the Green New Deal. (Apr 2019)
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Randy Baumgardner on Energy & Oil
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Republican Challenger:
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- Produce coal, oil, and gas at home. (Nov 2013)
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Ken Buck on Energy & Oil
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Republican Challenger (withdrawn):
Click here for 10 full quotes
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- Continue our traditional sources of energy. (Aug 2010)
- Cap-and-trade has no impact on global temperatures. (Jul 2010)
- Explore proven energy reserves & keep energy prices low. (Jul 2010)
- Opposes passage of Cap-and-Trade energy legislation. (Sep 2010)
- Supports Keystone XL, according to Faith2Action. (Jul 2014)
- Opposes regulating CO2, according to Faith2Action. (Jul 2014)
- Supports Keystone XL, according to PVS rating. (Sep 2014)
- Opposes regulating CO2, according to PVS rating. (Sep 2014)
- 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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Ellen Burnes on Energy & Oil
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| Democratic 2020 Senate Challenger:
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Ryan Frazier on Energy & Oil
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Republican Senate candidate:
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- Embrace American energy independence. (Feb 2016)
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Cory Gardner on Energy & Oil
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Republican Senator:
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- Pushed for clean-tech investments. (Oct 2020)
- Opposes ending coal use; would kill jobs. (Oct 2020)
- 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)
- Member of House Committee on Energy and Commerce. (Mar 2011)
- Sponsored bill to assist rural electric renewable energy. (Jun 2019)
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Darryl Glenn on Energy & Oil
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Republican Senate candidate:
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- I do not believe that man is contributing to climate change. (Oct 2016)
- Welcoming energy policies; march toward energy independence. (Apr 2016)
- Enhance our march toward energy independence. (Apr 2015)
- Supports deregulating domestic oil exploration and drilling. (Nov 2016)
- Opposes wind and solar until economically feasible. (Nov 2016)
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John Hickenlooper on Energy & Oil
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Democratic Presidential Challenger (withdrew, Aug. 2019); CO Governor:
Click here for 20 full quotes
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- 100% renewable energy economy by 2050. (Nov 2020)
- Calls for 100% renewable energy by 2050. (Oct 2020)
- Climate change a threat, green energy means new jobs. (Oct 2020)
- Institute wind & solar, as well as methane reductions. (Jun 2019)
- Zero score on "350 Action's 2020 Climate Test". (Mar 2019)
- Denounced Green New Deal, supports fighting climate change. (Mar 2019)
- Work with environmentalists & industry to get to solutions. (Mar 2019)
- Drank a glass of fracking fluid to show it was harmless. (Mar 2019)
- Pro-environment but there's room for fossil fuels. (Sep 2018)
- Close coal plants: cleaner air AND lower utility bills. (Jan 2018)
- Reduce greenhouse gas by 26% by 2025 and 35% by 2030. (Jul 2017)
- Drank fracking fluid to partner industry & environmentalists. (May 2016)
- Pursuing renewables; solar and wind. (Jan 2016)
- Colorado Energy Office: efficiency and renewables. (Jan 2013)
- Innovative drilling technology for abundant natural gas. (Jan 2013)
- Develop unconventional technology for extracting shale oil. (Jan 2012)
- Fracking opens new era of energy; but disclose ingredients. (Jan 2012)
- Develop markets for vehicles that run on natural gas. (Nov 2011)
- As exploration geologist: focus on wind, solar, gas, coal. (Nov 2010)
- Letter to Congress supporting renewable energy tax credit. (Nov 2011)
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Owen Hill on Energy & Oil
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Republican Senate Challenger:
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- Support cheap, clean-burning domestic natural gas. (Oct 2013)
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Mike Johnston on Energy & Oil
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Democratic 2020 Senate Challenger:
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- State should promote natural energy. (Sep 2017)
- Fund green homes and offices. (Sep 2017)
- Balance oil & gas extraction with public safety. (May 2017)
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Jon Keyser on Energy & Oil
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Republican Senate candidate:
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- Energy security=national security; all-of-the-above policy. (Feb 2016)
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Peg Littleton on Energy & Oil
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Republican Senate candidate:
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- Supports all-of-the above energy policy. (Feb 2016)
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Alice Madden on Energy & Oil
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Democratic 2020 Senate Challenger:
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- Dire need to forge solutions to the climate crisis. (Oct 2019)
- Sense of urgency to act on addressing climate change. (Oct 2019)
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Tim Neville on Energy & Oil
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Republican Senate challenger:
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- EPA's war on oil, gas and coal kills jobs. (Oct 2015)
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Andrew Romanoff on Energy & Oil
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Democratic 2020 Challenger:
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- National goal of zero net energy use at federal facilities. (Mar 2010)
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Amy Stephens on Energy & Oil
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Republican Challenger (withdrawn):
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- Supported Green Building Incentive Program. (Oct 2013)
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John Walsh on Energy & Oil
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Democratic 2020 Senate Challenger:
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- Colorado's large permanent snowfields are gone by mid-summer. (May 2019)
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Angela Williams on Energy & Oil
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Democratic 2020 Senate Challenger:
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- Passed bill reducing greenhouse gas emissions in Colorado. (Aug 2019)
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House:
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Ken Buck on Energy & Oil
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Republican House Member (District 4):
Click here for 10 full quotes
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- Continue our traditional sources of energy. (Aug 2010)
- Cap-and-trade has no impact on global temperatures. (Jul 2010)
- Explore proven energy reserves & keep energy prices low. (Jul 2010)
- Opposes passage of Cap-and-Trade energy legislation. (Sep 2010)
- Supports Keystone XL, according to Faith2Action. (Jul 2014)
- Opposes regulating CO2, according to Faith2Action. (Jul 2014)
- Supports Keystone XL, according to PVS rating. (Sep 2014)
- Opposes regulating CO2, according to PVS rating. (Sep 2014)
- 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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Mike Coffman on Energy & Oil
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Republican (District 6):
Click here for 9 full quotes
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- More oil exploration and production. (Nov 2008)
- 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)
- 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)
- Rated Drill for oil & gas in offshore OCS & Eastern Gulf of Mexico. (Jul 2016)
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Jason Crow on Energy & Oil
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Democrat (District 6):
Click here for 5 full quotes
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- Re-enter Paris Agreement on climate change. (Nov 2020)
- Improved energy efficiency at military installations. (May 2020)
- PVS:Fund renewable energy like wind and solar. (Aug 2018)
- PVS:Regulate greenhouse gas emissions. (Aug 2018)
- Voted YES to assist rural electric renewable energy. (Sep 2020)
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Diana DeGette on Energy & Oil
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Democratic Representative (CO-1):
Click here for 23 full quotes
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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 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 YES 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)
- Preserve Alaska's ANWR instead of drilling it. (Feb 2001)
- Establish greenhouse gas tradeable allowances. (Feb 2005)
- Rated 100% by the CAF, indicating support for energy independence. (Dec 2006)
- Member of House Committee on Energy and Commerce. (Mar 2011)
- Voted YES on banning offshore oil drilling in Gulf of Mexico. (Jul 2016)
- Voted YES to assist rural electric renewable energy. (Sep 2020)
- Let states define stricter-than-federal emission standards. (Jan 2008)
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Doug Lamborn on Energy & Oil
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Republican:
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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)
- Bar greenhouse gases from Clean Air Act rules. (Jan 2009)
- Signed the No Climate Tax Pledge by AFP. (Nov 2010)
- Repeal weatherization assistance for low-income persons. (Nov 2011)
- No EPA regulation of greenhouse gases. (Jan 2011)
- Let wind energy production tax credit expire. (Aug 2014)
- 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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Richard Longstreth on Energy & Oil
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| Libertarian (District 2):
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Joe Neguse on Energy & Oil
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Democrat (District 2):
Click here for 6 full quotes
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- Comprehensive solution for planetary crisis, climate change. (Nov 2018)
- Climate change is the existential crisis of our time. (Sep 2018)
- PVS:Fund renewable energy like wind and solar. (Aug 2018)
- PVS:Regulate greenhouse gas emissions. (Aug 2018)
- Green New Deal: 10-year national mobilization. (Feb 2019)
- Voted YES to assist rural electric renewable energy. (Sep 2020)
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Ed Perlmutter on Energy & Oil
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Democrat:
Click here for 17 full quotes
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- Responsibly develop fossil fuels plus all-of-the-above. (May 2017)
- Our energy policy keeps us addicted to oil regimes. (Nov 2006)
- 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)
- Extend through 2016 the renewable energy tax credit. (Nov 2011)
- Voted YES on banning offshore oil drilling in Gulf of Mexico. (Jul 2016)
- Federal collaboration for advanced nuclear technologies. (Nov 2015)
- 50% clean and carbon free electricity by 2030. (Mar 2016)
- Voted YES to assist rural electric renewable energy. (Sep 2020)
- Set goal of 25% renewable energy by 2025. (Jan 2007)
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Jared Polis on Energy & Oil
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Democrat (District 2):
Click here for 14 full quotes
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- Colorado is a national leader in green energy jobs. (Feb 2021)
- We all need to lead on clean air and climate. (Jan 2020)
- Climate change threatens decreased snowpack for ski industry. (Jan 2019)
- Increase regulatory incentives for renewables. (Oct 2018)
- Big Oil fights overwhelming evidence of global warming. (Nov 2009)
- Now is the time for carbon emission-reduction. (Nov 2008)
- 100% renewable energy by 2040. ()
- 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)
- Extend through 2016 the renewable energy tax credit. (Nov 2011)
- $5 billion in tax credits for alternative energy projects. (Mar 2011)
- Voted YES on banning offshore oil drilling in Gulf of Mexico. (Jul 2016)
- 50% clean and carbon free electricity by 2030. (Mar 2016)
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Tom Tancredo on Energy & Oil
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Republican Representative (CO-6):
Click here for 18 full quotes
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- Give incentives in R&D to find new energy sources. (Dec 2007)
- Drill off the coasts of Florida and California. (Oct 2007)
- Global warming could be from humans, or could be nature. (May 2007)
- FactCheck: Global warming has dissent, but not 50-50 split. (May 2007)
- 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 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)
- Rated 0% by the CAF, indicating opposition to energy independence. (Dec 2006)
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Scott Tipton on Energy & Oil
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Republican (District 3):
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- Oppose the cap-and-tax legislation; increase gas exploration. (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)
- Drill the Outer Continental Shelf; & license new nuke plants. (Mar 2011)
- Let states lease energy rights on federal lands. (Jun 2013)
- 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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Former candidates & officeholders:
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Bob Beauprez on Energy & Oil
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Republican Gubernatorial Challenger:
Click here for 4 full quotes
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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 passage of the Bush Administration national energy policy. (Jun 2004)
- Voted YES on implementing Bush-Cheney national energy policy. (Nov 2003)
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William Owens on Energy & Oil
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Republican CO Governor:
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- 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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Bill Ritter on Energy & Oil
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Democrat:
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- 20% electricity efficiency improvement by 2020. (Jan 2007)
- Increase the use of local bio-fuels at the state government. (Jan 2007)
- Blend our fossil-fuel supplies with renewable energy. (Nov 2006)
- Set goal of 25% renewable energy by 2025. (Jan 2007)
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Cory Gardner on Energy & Oil
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Republican (Senate run 2014) (District 4):
Click here for 9 full quotes
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- Pushed for clean-tech investments. (Oct 2020)
- Opposes ending coal use; would kill jobs. (Oct 2020)
- 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)
- Member of House Committee on Energy and Commerce. (Mar 2011)
- Sponsored bill to assist rural electric renewable energy. (Jun 2019)
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Raul Acosta on Energy & Oil
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2004 former Republican Write-in Challenger:
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- Use gas tax to fund passenger train improvements. (Oct 2004)
- Don’t sign Kyoto Protocol, but don’t drill ANWR. (Oct 2004)
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Hank Brown on Energy & Oil
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Former Republican Senator (Until 1996):
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- Voted NO on do not require ethanol in gasoline. (Aug 1994)
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Ben Nighthorse Campbell on Energy & Oil
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Former Republican incumbent; retired 2004:
Click here for 10 full quotes
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- Voted YES on Bush Administration Energy Policy. (Jul 2003)
- Voted YES 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 NO on approving a nuclear waste repository. (Apr 1997)
- Voted YES on do not require ethanol in gasoline. (Aug 1994)
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Pete Coors on Energy & Oil
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2004 former Republican challenger:
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- Opposes Amendment 37; no gov’t-mandated alternative energy. (Aug 2004)
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Scott McInnis on Energy & Oil
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Republican (Until 2004) (District 3):
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- 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 YES 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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Mike Miles on Energy & Oil
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2004 former Democratic Senate primary challenger:
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- Investment in alternative fuels creates jobs. (Jun 2004)
- Promote a common sense energy policy. (Jun 2004)
- Invest in alternative fuels to beat next energy crisis. (Jun 2004)
- Develop a Common Sense Energy Policy. (Jun 2004)
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Richard Randall on Energy & Oil
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2004 former Libertarian Challenger:
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- No tax incentives for alternative energy (or anything else). (Oct 2004)
- Don’t drill ANWR-privatize it instead. (Oct 2004)
- Deregulate energy industry and repeal gas tax. (Oct 2004)
- No need for a national energy policy. (Oct 2004)
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Dan Schaefer on Energy & Oil
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| Republican Former (1994-) (District 6):
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Bob Schaffer on Energy & Oil
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Senate challenger 2008; previously Republican Representative (CO-4):
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- Federal government rakes in funds from high energy prices. (Sep 2008)
- Encourage renewable energy development and alternative fuels. (Aug 2008)
- 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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Tom Strickland on Energy & Oil
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2002 Democratic Challenger (CO):
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- Restrict nuclear waste shipment. (Sep 2002)
- Enforce environmental regs and address global warming. (Sep 2002)
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Wayne Allard on Energy & Oil
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Republican Sr Senator (CO):
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- 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 YES 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)
- Tax credit for gas stations providing 85% ethanol fuel. (Apr 2005)
- Rated 17% by the CAF, indicating opposition to energy independence. (Dec 2006)
- Open the Outer Continental Shelf for oil & gas leasing. (Jun 2008)
- Establish energy security strategy with domestic production. (Jul 2008)
- Set goal of 25% renewable energy by 2025. (Jan 2007)
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Bob Beauprez on Energy & Oil
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Republican (District 7):
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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 passage of the Bush Administration national energy policy. (Jun 2004)
- Voted YES on implementing Bush-Cheney national energy policy. (Nov 2003)
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Joel Hefley 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 YES 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)
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Betsy Markey on Energy & Oil
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Former Democrat (until 2010) (District 4):
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- Change to wind, solar and agricultural energy. (Nov 2008)
- Voted YES on enforcing limits on CO2 global warming pollution. (Jun 2009)
- Include agricultural products in renewable fuels. (May 2009)
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Marilyn Musgrave on Energy & Oil
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Republican Representative (CO-4):
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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 YES 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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Jane Norton on Energy & Oil
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Republican Senate Challenger (2010); previously Lt. Gov.:
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- Oppose cap-and-trade; support all-of-the-above. (Dec 2009)
- 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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John Salazar on Energy & Oil
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Democratic Representative (CO-3):
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- 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)
- Voted NO 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)
- Balance fossil fuels and viable renewable energy. (Jul 2001)
- Rated 67% by CAF, indicating a mixed record on energy independence. (Dec 2006)
- Set goal of 25% renewable energy by 2025. (Jan 2007)
- Include agricultural products in renewable fuels. (May 2009)
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Ken Salazar on Energy & Oil
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Democratic Jr Senator (CO):
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- Voted YES on tax incentives for energy production and conservation. (Jun 2008)
- Voted YES on addressing CO2 emissions without considering India & China. (May 2008)
- Voted YES on removing oil & gas exploration subsidies. (Jun 2007)
- Voted YES on making oil-producing and exporting cartels illegal. (Jun 2007)
- Voted NO on factoring global warming into federal project planning. (May 2007)
- Voted YES on disallowing an oil leasing program in Alaska's ANWR. (Nov 2005)
- Voted YES on $3.1B for emergency oil assistance for hurricane-hit areas. (Oct 2005)
- Voted YES 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)
- Tax credit for gas stations providing 85% ethanol fuel. (Apr 2005)
- Rated 50% by CAF, indicating a mixed record on energy independence. (Dec 2006)
- Designate sensitive ANWR area as protected wilderness. (Nov 2007)
- Set goal of 25% renewable energy by 2025. (Jan 2007)
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Bob Schaffer on Energy & Oil
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Senate challenger 2008; previously Republican Representative (CO-4):
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- Federal government rakes in funds from high energy prices. (Sep 2008)
- Encourage renewable energy development and alternative fuels. (Aug 2008)
- 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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David Skaggs on Energy & Oil
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| Democrat (District 2):
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Mark Udall on Energy & Oil
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Democratic Representative (CO-2):
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- We're prepared to put a price on carbon. (Oct 2014)
- We need comprehensive plan, not just oil & gas development. (Sep 2008)
- Cap on greenhouse gases as part of comprehensive new treaty. (Sep 2008)
- We must pass legislation to limit carbon emissions. (Sep 2008)
- Immediate response to global climate change. (Mar 2008)
- Being green is MAKING green. (Mar 2008)
- Voted NO on barring EPA from regulating greenhouse gases. (Apr 2011)
- Voted NO on protecting middle-income taxpayers from a national energy tax. (Apr 2009)
- Voted NO on requiring full Senate debate and vote on cap-and-trade. (Apr 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 YES 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)
- Preserve Alaska's ANWR instead of drilling it. (Feb 2001)
- Establish greenhouse gas tradeable allowances. (Feb 2005)
- Rated 100% by the CAF, indicating support for energy independence. (Dec 2006)
- Set goal of 25% renewable energy by 2025. (Jan 2007)
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Michael Bennet on Energy & Oil
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Democratic Presidential Challenger; CO Senator:
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- US is only government officially questioning climate change. (Jun 2019)
- Transition to renewable energy in a ways that create jobs. (Jun 2019)
- Build Keystone pipeline, or oil will be transported by rail. (Jun 2019)
- Climate change is major issue; but not Green New Deal. (May 2019)
- Permanent tax incentives to spur renewable energy growth. (Aug 2010)
- Voted NO 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)
- Supports renewable energy tax credits. (Aug 2010)
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Lauren Boebert on Energy & Oil
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| Republican (District 3):
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Mark Udall on Energy & Oil
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Democratic Representative (CO-2):
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- We're prepared to put a price on carbon. (Oct 2014)
- We need comprehensive plan, not just oil & gas development. (Sep 2008)
- Cap on greenhouse gases as part of comprehensive new treaty. (Sep 2008)
- We must pass legislation to limit carbon emissions. (Sep 2008)
- Immediate response to global climate change. (Mar 2008)
- Being green is MAKING green. (Mar 2008)
- Voted NO on barring EPA from regulating greenhouse gases. (Apr 2011)
- Voted NO on protecting middle-income taxpayers from a national energy tax. (Apr 2009)
- Voted NO on requiring full Senate debate and vote on cap-and-trade. (Apr 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 YES 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)
- Preserve Alaska's ANWR instead of drilling it. (Feb 2001)
- Establish greenhouse gas tradeable allowances. (Feb 2005)
- Rated 100% by the CAF, indicating support for energy independence. (Dec 2006)
- Set goal of 25% renewable energy by 2025. (Jan 2007)
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