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Governor, Mayors and Pundits:
James Boyle on Energy & Oil
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Kenneth Capron on Energy & Oil
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Independent candidate for governor of Maine:
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- Don't prioritize green energy. (Jul 2018)
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Alan Caron on Energy & Oil
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Independent candidate for governor of Maine:
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- Prioritize green energy. (Jul 2018)
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Eliot Cutler on Energy & Oil
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Independent Challenger:
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- Burning fossil fuels is more and more problematic. (Dec 2013)
- Reduce carbon emissions to Kyoto Protocol targets. (Oct 2013)
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Paul LePage on Energy & Oil
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Republican Governor candidate:
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- Paid $7500 by lobbyists to advocate for hydropower corridor. (Feb 2020)
- Imposed a moratorium on new wind turbine permits. (Oct 2018)
- Build a natural gas pipeline from Canada. (Jan 2014)
- Global warming helps Maine by opening north shipping lanes. (Dec 2013)
- Make energy choices that put price ahead of politics. (Nov 2010)
- Signed the No Climate Tax Pledge by AFP. (Nov 2010)
- Letter to Congress supporting renewable energy tax credit. (Nov 2011)
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Mary Mayhew on Energy & Oil
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Republican candidate for governor of Maine:
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- Wind energy needs transparent commission, not moratorium. (Feb 2018)
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Michael Michaud on Energy & Oil
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Democratic Representative (ME-2):
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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)
- Balance fossil fuels and viable renewable energy. (Jul 2001)
- Establish greenhouse gas tradeable allowances. (Feb 2005)
- Rated 100% by the CAF, indicating support for energy independence. (Dec 2006)
- Let states define stricter-than-federal emission standards. (Jan 2008)
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Janet Mills on Energy & Oil
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Democratic candidate for Maine Governor:
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- Double Maine's clean energy jobs over next ten years. (Feb 2021)
- Bring back wind platforms to Maine. (Jan 2020)
- Maine to fight climate change and become green. (Feb 2019)
- Combat climate change: offshore wind & electric incentives. (Feb 2019)
- Wean ourselves off fossil fuels. (Sep 2017)
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Shawn Moody on Energy & Oil
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Republican candidate for governor of Maine:
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- Doesn't believe human activity contributes to climate change. (Nov 2018)
- Door's open to renewable energy, but no subsidies. (Jul 2018)
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Susan Rice on Energy & Oil
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Domestic Policy:
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- Failed to take climate change seriously, now making efforts. (Oct 2015)
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Mike Thibodeau on Energy & Oil
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| Republican Challenger for ME Governor:
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Senate:
ME 2020: 2020 ME Senatorial race
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Shenna Bellows on Energy & Oil
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Democratic Challenger:
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- Green energy solutions instead of nuclear energy. (Dec 2013)
- Anyone who farms can tell you that climate is warming. (Oct 2013)
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Eric Brakey on Energy & Oil
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| GOP Candidate for U.S Senate from Maine:
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Susan Collins on Energy & Oil
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Republican Jr Senator (ME):
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- Double funding for low-income home weatherization programs. (Sep 2008)
- 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)
- 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 YES 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 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 YES 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 NO on preserving budget for ANWR oil drilling. (Apr 2000)
- Voted YES on ending discussion of CAFE fuel efficiency standards. (Sep 1999)
- Voted NO on defunding renewable and solar energy. (Jun 1999)
- Voted YES on approving a nuclear waste repository. (Apr 1997)
- Keep efficient air conditioner rule to conserve energy. (Mar 2004)
- Rated 67% by CAF, indicating a mixed record on energy independence. (Dec 2006)
- Sign on to UN Framework Convention on Climate Change. (Jan 2007)
- Sponsored bill to assist rural electric renewable energy. (Jul 2019)
- Let states define stricter-than-federal emission standards. (Jan 2008)
- Supports immediate reductions in greenhouse gases. (Sep 1998)
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Scott D`Amboise on Energy & Oil
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Republican Senate Challenger:
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- Explore for oil in ANWR. (Nov 2006)
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Sara Gideon on Energy & Oil
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Democratic 2020 Senate Challenger:
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- Passed aggressive goals reducing carbon emissions in Maine. (Jun 2020)
- Rejoin Paris Agreement; invest in clean energy. (Jun 2020)
- Bold, immediate action on climate change. (Sep 2019)
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Chris Lyons on Energy & Oil
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Libertarian candidate for Maine U. S. Senator:
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- Oppose prioritizing green energy. (Mar 2018)
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Janet Mills on Energy & Oil
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Democratic Candidate for governor of Maine:
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- Double Maine's clean energy jobs over next ten years. (Feb 2021)
- Bring back wind platforms to Maine. (Jan 2020)
- Maine to fight climate change and become green. (Feb 2019)
- Combat climate change: offshore wind & electric incentives. (Feb 2019)
- Wean ourselves off fossil fuels. (Sep 2017)
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Susan Rice on Energy & Oil
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Democratic 2020 Senate Challenger:
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- Failed to take climate change seriously, now making efforts. (Oct 2015)
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Zak Ringelstein on Energy & Oil
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Democratic candidate for Maine U. S. Senate:
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- Curb emissions & return to Paris Agreement. (Nov 2018)
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Betsy Sweet on Energy & Oil
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Democratic 2020 Senate Challenger:
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- Invest in solar, wind, hydro, mass transit, & electric cars. (Nov 2018)
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House:
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Jared Golden on Energy & Oil
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Democrat (District 2):
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- 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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Michael Michaud on Energy & Oil
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Democratic Representative (ME-2):
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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)
- Balance fossil fuels and viable renewable energy. (Jul 2001)
- Establish greenhouse gas tradeable allowances. (Feb 2005)
- Rated 100% by the CAF, indicating support for energy independence. (Dec 2006)
- Let states define stricter-than-federal emission standards. (Jan 2008)
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Chellie Pingree on Energy & Oil
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Democratic Representative (ME-1):
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- Require portion of electricity come from clean energy source. (Nov 2008)
- 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 banning offshore oil drilling in Gulf of Mexico. (Jul 2016)
- 50% clean and carbon free electricity by 2030. (Mar 2016)
- Green New Deal: 10-year national mobilization. (Feb 2019)
- Voted YES to assist rural electric renewable energy. (Sep 2020)
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Bruce Poliquin on Energy & Oil
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Republican House Member (District 2):
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- Fully develop all sources of domestic energy. (Nov 2014)
- Supports energy independence. (Aug 2014)
- Supports Keystone XL, according to Faith2Action. (Jul 2014)
- Supports Keystone XL, according to PVS rating. (Sep 2014)
- Voted YES on banning offshore oil drilling in Gulf of Mexico. (Jul 2016)
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Former candidates & officeholders:
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John Baldacci on Energy & Oil
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Democratic ME Governor; previously Rep. (ME-2):
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- 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)
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Angus King on Energy & Oil
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Independent Senate Challenger:
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- Windpower: everyone's for progress; no one's for change. (Aug 2011)
- Oil & trees aren't ours to use up in our generation. (Aug 2011)
- Voluntary partnerships reduce greenhouse gases economically. (Aug 2000)
- Kyoto Treaty must include reductions by all countries. (Aug 2000)
- Create Regional Emissions Registry for GHG trading. (Aug 2001)
- 50% clean and carbon free electricity by 2030. (Mar 2016)
- Sponsored bill to assist rural electric renewable energy. (Jun 2019)
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Angus King on Energy & Oil
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Former Independent Governor (1995-2002):
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- Windpower: everyone's for progress; no one's for change. (Aug 2011)
- Oil & trees aren't ours to use up in our generation. (Aug 2011)
- Voluntary partnerships reduce greenhouse gases economically. (Aug 2000)
- Kyoto Treaty must include reductions by all countries. (Aug 2000)
- Create Regional Emissions Registry for GHG trading. (Aug 2001)
- 50% clean and carbon free electricity by 2030. (Mar 2016)
- Sponsored bill to assist rural electric renewable energy. (Jun 2019)
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Tom Allen on Energy & Oil
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2008 Senate challenger; Democratic Representative (ME-1):
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- 1%-interest loan for home weatherization projects. (Sep 2008)
- Close the Enron Loophole: prevent energy speculation. (Aug 2008)
- 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)
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Tom Allen on Energy & Oil
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2008 Senate challenger; Democratic Representative (ME-1):
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- 1%-interest loan for home weatherization projects. (Sep 2008)
- Close the Enron Loophole: prevent energy speculation. (Aug 2008)
- 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)
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William Cohen on Energy & Oil
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Republican Senator (Former):
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- Voted NO on do not require ethanol in gasoline. (Aug 1994)
- Let states decide on federal dam decisions. (Aug 1979)
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Jim Longley on Energy & Oil
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Jean Hay Bright on Energy & Oil
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Democratic challenger:
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- Favors reducing use of coal, oil, & nuclear energy. (Dec 2005)
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Matt Dunlap on Energy & Oil
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Democratic Senate Challenger (2012):
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- Invest in weatherization programs and maintain LIHEAP. (Apr 2012)
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Eric Mehnert on Energy & Oil
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Democratic Senate Challenger:
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- Commit resources to renewable energy. (Sep 2005)
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Chellie Pingree on Energy & Oil
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Democratic Representative (ME-1):
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- Require portion of electricity come from clean energy source. (Nov 2008)
- 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 banning offshore oil drilling in Gulf of Mexico. (Jul 2016)
- 50% clean and carbon free electricity by 2030. (Mar 2016)
- Green New Deal: 10-year national mobilization. (Feb 2019)
- Voted YES to assist rural electric renewable energy. (Sep 2020)
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John Baldacci on Energy & Oil
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Democratic ME Governor; previously Rep. (ME-2):
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- 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)
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Eric Brakey on Energy & Oil
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Cynthia Dill on Energy & Oil
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Democratic Senate Challenger:
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- Encourage conservation and renewable energy. (Sep 2012)
- Raise automotive fuel economy standards to above 50 mpg. (May 2012)
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Olympia Snowe on Energy & Oil
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Republican Sr Senator (ME):
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- Legislation to reduce CO2 emissions by 2050. (Jan 2007)
- 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 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 YES 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)
- Voted YES 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 NO on preserving budget for ANWR oil drilling. (Apr 2000)
- Voted YES on ending discussion of CAFE fuel efficiency standards. (Sep 1999)
- Voted NO on defunding renewable and solar energy. (Jun 1999)
- Voted YES on approving a nuclear waste repository. (Apr 1997)
- Keep efficient air conditioner rule to conserve energy. (Mar 2004)
- Establish greenhouse gas tradeable allowances. (Feb 2005)
- Rated 67% by CAF, indicating a mixed record on energy independence. (Dec 2006)
- Sign on to UN Framework Convention on Climate Change. (Jan 2007)
- Let states define stricter-than-federal emission standards. (Jan 2008)
- Supports immediate reductions in greenhouse gases. (Sep 1998)
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Charlie Summers on Energy & Oil
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Secretary of State; Republican Senate Challenger:
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- Off-shore exploration for oil, plus nuclear and coal. (Sep 2012)
- High gas and oil prices threaten our economy. (Apr 2012)
- Develop oil and natural gas here on American soil. (Mar 2012)
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