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Governor, Mayors and Pundits:
Chris Coleman on Energy & Oil
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Mark Dayton on Energy & Oil
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Democratic Governor; previously Senator:
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- Conserve energy to save money AND reduce emissions. (Nov 2017)
- Voted against Gale Norton, citing ANWR. (Jan 2001)
- Triple MN highway construction projects for next 10 years. (Jul 1998)
- Mass transit is an essential public service. (Jul 1998)
- 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)
- Keep efficient air conditioner rule to conserve energy. (Mar 2004)
- Establish greenhouse gas tradeable allowances. (Feb 2005)
- Letter to Congress supporting renewable energy tax credit. (Nov 2011)
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Matt Dean on Energy & Oil
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Republican candidate for Governor:
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- Voted NO on cap-&-trade for greenhouse gas reduction goals. (Apr 2008)
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Scott Jensen on Energy & Oil
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Jeff Johnson on Energy & Oil
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Republican candidate for governor of Minnesota:
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- Climate is changing naturally; human involvement debatable. (Oct 2018)
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Amy Klobuchar on Energy & Oil
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DFL Sr Senator (MN); Democratic presidential contender:
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- Fracking is ok as a transitional fuel. (Feb 2020)
- Money from energy savings should go back to working class. (Feb 2020)
- Reverse Trump climate rollbacks and put a price on carbon. (Dec 2019)
- Show how investment in climate change will benefit Midwest. (Dec 2019)
- Our mission: solve climate crisis, without harming economy. (Sep 2019)
- No all-out ban on fracking; we need a transition. (Sep 2019)
- Carbon neutral is goal; nuclear/coal during transition. (Sep 2019)
- Energy efficiency is low-hanging fruit. (Sep 2019)
- Would rejoin climate pact & propose new legislation. (Apr 2019)
- Open to carbon tax, but without increased prices. (Apr 2019)
- Green New Deal is aspirational; don't over-promise. (Feb 2019)
- Green New Deal opens discussion on climate change. (Feb 2019)
- Rejoin Paris climate deal; meet UN goals. (Feb 2019)
- 2007: increased gas-mileage standards. (Aug 2015)
- Invest in homegrown, renewable energy sources. (Jan 2006)
- Gas gouging penalty against oil companies. (Jan 2006)
- National strategy to address global warming. (Jan 2006)
- 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)
- Sign on to UN Framework Convention on Climate Change. (Jan 2007)
- 50% clean and carbon free electricity by 2030. (Mar 2016)
- Green New Deal: 10-year national mobilization. (Feb 2019)
- Sponsored bill to assist rural electric renewable energy. (Apr 2019)
- Designate sensitive ANWR area as protected wilderness. (Nov 2007)
- Let states define stricter-than-federal emission standards. (Jan 2008)
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Tina Liebling on Energy & Oil
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Democratic candidate for Governor:
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- 25% renewable energy by 2025. (May 2017)
- Cap-and-trade to achieve MN greenhouse gas reduction goals. (Apr 2008)
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Erin Murphy on Energy & Oil
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DFL:
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- Cap-and-trade to achieve MN greenhouse gas reduction goals. (Feb 2008)
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Mike Murphy on Energy & Oil
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Rebecca Otto on Energy & Oil
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Democratic candidate for Governor:
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- Minnesota should lead on clean energy. (Nov 2017)
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Tim Pawlenty on Energy & Oil
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Republican MN Governor:
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- I made a mistake in considering cap-and-trade in MN. (May 2011)
- 2005: Vetoed $250K for climate change research. (May 2010)
- Building, Benchmarks, & Beyond: reduce 200,000 tons of CO2. (May 2010)
- 25% renewable by 2025: Requirement, not a goal. (May 2010)
- Increase supply; diversify sources; drill ANWR. (Jun 2008)
- The more oil supply, the better. (Jun 2008)
- Extend tax incentives for energy efficiency and energy R&D. (May 2008)
- Cap-and-trade to achieve MN greenhouse gas reduction goals. (May 2008)
- Encourage development of locally owned wind energy sources. (Nov 2006)
- Stop harmful EPA regulation of greenhouse gas emissions. (Mar 2010)
- Set goal of 25% renewable energy by 2025. (Jan 2007)
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Tina Smith on Energy & Oil
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Democratic Minnesota Lieutenant Governor:
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- Climate change is real & poses a threat. (Nov 2018)
- Energy conservation and saving money go hand-in-hand. (Nov 2017)
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Lori Swanson on Energy & Oil
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Democratic candidate for governor of Minnesota:
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- Proceed with caution approach to solar energy gardens. (Jun 2017)
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Tim Walz on Energy & Oil
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Democrat:
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- Climate change is real and urgent. (Oct 2018)
- Reduce our reliance on fossil fuels. (Nov 2006)
- Voted YES 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)
- Rated Drill for oil & gas in offshore OCS & Eastern Gulf of Mexico. (Jul 2016)
- Include agricultural products in renewable fuels. (May 2009)
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Senate:
MN 2020: 2020 MN Senatorial race
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Jim Abeler on Energy & Oil
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Republican challenger:
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- No subsidies for wind and solar. (Jul 2014)
- Voted NO on removing CO2 emissions ban. (May 2011)
- Supports regional cap-and-trade emissions program. (May 2008)
- Cap-and-trade to achieve MN greenhouse gas reduction goals. (Apr 2008)
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Karin Housley on Energy & Oil
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Republican candidate for Minnesota U.S. Senator:
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- Paris Climate Accord would cost trillions & kill jobs. (Nov 2018)
- Diverse portfolio of energy: wind, solar, fossil fuels. (Jul 2018)
- Increase Minnesota's Renewable Energy Standard to 50%. (Feb 2017)
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Heather Johnson on Energy & Oil
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Libertarian Challenger:
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- Push green living instead of tax breaks for SUVs & Big Oil. (Aug 2014)
- Federal legislation has limited alternative energy. (Aug 2014)
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Amy Klobuchar on Energy & Oil
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DFL Sr Senator (MN); Democratic presidential contender:
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- Fracking is ok as a transitional fuel. (Feb 2020)
- Money from energy savings should go back to working class. (Feb 2020)
- Reverse Trump climate rollbacks and put a price on carbon. (Dec 2019)
- Show how investment in climate change will benefit Midwest. (Dec 2019)
- Our mission: solve climate crisis, without harming economy. (Sep 2019)
- No all-out ban on fracking; we need a transition. (Sep 2019)
- Carbon neutral is goal; nuclear/coal during transition. (Sep 2019)
- Energy efficiency is low-hanging fruit. (Sep 2019)
- Would rejoin climate pact & propose new legislation. (Apr 2019)
- Open to carbon tax, but without increased prices. (Apr 2019)
- Green New Deal is aspirational; don't over-promise. (Feb 2019)
- Green New Deal opens discussion on climate change. (Feb 2019)
- Rejoin Paris climate deal; meet UN goals. (Feb 2019)
- 2007: increased gas-mileage standards. (Aug 2015)
- Invest in homegrown, renewable energy sources. (Jan 2006)
- Gas gouging penalty against oil companies. (Jan 2006)
- National strategy to address global warming. (Jan 2006)
- 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)
- Sign on to UN Framework Convention on Climate Change. (Jan 2007)
- 50% clean and carbon free electricity by 2030. (Mar 2016)
- Green New Deal: 10-year national mobilization. (Feb 2019)
- Sponsored bill to assist rural electric renewable energy. (Apr 2019)
- Designate sensitive ANWR area as protected wilderness. (Nov 2007)
- Let states define stricter-than-federal emission standards. (Jan 2008)
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Jason Lewis on Energy & Oil
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Republican Senate challenger:
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- Unlawful for EPA to impose cap-and-trade on refineries. (Nov 2016)
- Supports building the Keystone XL pipeline. (Nov 2016)
- Opposes regulation of greenhouse gas emission. (Nov 2016)
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Mike McFadden on Energy & Oil
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Republican Challenger:
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- Approve Keystone; faster permits for gas plants. (May 2014)
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Jim Newberger on Energy & Oil
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Republican candidate for Minnesota U. S. Senator:
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- Does not believe climate change is man-made. (Aug 2018)
- Don't prioritize green energy. (Mar 2018)
- Defended coal-burning Xcel plant in Becker. (Aug 2017)
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Paula Overby on Energy & Oil
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Green Party candidate for Minnesota U. S. Senator:
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- Pursue green energy aggressively; it is the future. (May 2018)
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Tina Smith on Energy & Oil
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Democratic Minnesota U.S. Senator:
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- Climate change is real & poses a threat. (Nov 2018)
- Energy conservation and saving money go hand-in-hand. (Nov 2017)
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Steve Carlson on Energy & Oil
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Democratic 2020 Senate Challenger:
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- Want to see much more science on climate change linkages. (Jul 2018)
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Angie Craig on Energy & Oil
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Democrat (District 2):
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- Maintain a strong Renewable Fuel Standard. (Apr 2020)
- We can become a world leader in green innovation. (Apr 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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Keith Ellison on Energy & Oil
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Democrat:
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- Energy independence through renewable energy. (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)
- Regulate wholesale electricity & gas prices. (Mar 2001)
- Sign on to UN Framework Convention on Climate Change. (Jan 2007)
- Voted YES on banning offshore oil drilling in Gulf of Mexico. (Jul 2016)
- 50% clean and carbon free electricity by 2030. (Mar 2016)
- Let states define stricter-than-federal emission standards. (Jan 2008)
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Tom Emmer on Energy & Oil
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Republican House Member (District 6):
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- Increase production of coal, gas, oil, plus alternatives. (Nov 2008)
- 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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Jim Hagedorn on Energy & Oil
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Republican (District 1):
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- Don't turn our economy upside-down due to climate change. (Oct 2018)
- Rated Voted NO on assisting rural electric renewable energy. (Sep 2020)
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John Kline on Energy & Oil
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Republican Representative (MN-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)
- 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)
- Treat energy as source of prosperity, not pollution source. (Jun 2016)
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Jason Lewis on Energy & Oil
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Republican (District 2):
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- Unlawful for EPA to impose cap-and-trade on refineries. (Nov 2016)
- Supports building the Keystone XL pipeline. (Nov 2016)
- Opposes regulation of greenhouse gas emission. (Nov 2016)
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Betty McCollum on Energy & Oil
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Democratic Representative (MN-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)
- 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)
- Sign on to UN Framework Convention on Climate Change. (Jan 2007)
- Voted YES on banning offshore oil drilling in 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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Rick Nolan on Energy & Oil
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Democrat (District 8):
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- Voted YES on banning offshore oil drilling in Gulf of Mexico. (Jul 2016)
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Ilhan Omar on Energy & Oil
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Democrat (District 5):
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- PVS:Fund renewable energy like wind and solar. (Aug 2018)
- PVS:Regulate greenhouse gas emissions. (Aug 2018)
- Rated Voted NO on assisting rural electric renewable energy. (Sep 2020)
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Erik Paulsen on Energy & Oil
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Republican (District 3):
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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)
- Bar greenhouse gases from Clean Air Act rules. (Jan 2009)
- Voted YES on banning offshore oil drilling in Gulf of Mexico. (Jul 2016)
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Collin Peterson on Energy & Oil
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Democrat/Farmer/Labor Representative (MN-7):
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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 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 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)
- 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)
- Balance fossil fuels and viable renewable energy. (Jul 2001)
- Preserve Alaska's ANWR instead of drilling it. (Feb 2001)
- Tax credit for gas stations providing 85% ethanol fuel. (Apr 2005)
- Rated 50% by CAF, indicating a mixed record on energy independence. (Dec 2006)
- Require 80% fuel-choice vehicles by 2018. (May 2011)
- Extend through 2016 the renewable energy tax credit. (Nov 2011)
- Rated Drill for oil & gas in offshore OCS & Eastern Gulf of Mexico. (Jul 2016)
- Voted YES to assist rural electric renewable energy. (Sep 2020)
- Set goal of 25% renewable energy by 2025. (Jan 2007)
- Sponsored bill promoting agricultural renewable fuels. (May 2009)
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Dean Phillips on Energy & Oil
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Democrat (District 3):
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- Expand incentives for clean-energy production. (Apr 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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Pete Stauber on Energy & Oil
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Republican (District 8):
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- Against Paris Climate deal, oppose job killing regulation. (Oct 2018)
- Government can't force transition to renewable energy. (May 2018)
- Rated Voted NO on assisting rural electric renewable energy. (Sep 2020)
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Tim Walz on Energy & Oil
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Democrat:
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- Climate change is real and urgent. (Oct 2018)
- Reduce our reliance on fossil fuels. (Nov 2006)
- Voted YES 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)
- Rated Drill for oil & gas in offshore OCS & Eastern Gulf of Mexico. (Jul 2016)
- Include agricultural products in renewable fuels. (May 2009)
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Former candidates & officeholders:
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Mike Hatch on Energy & Oil
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Norm Coleman on Energy & Oil
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Republican Sr Senator (MN):
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- Speed up nuclear plant processing; send waste to Yucca. (Nov 2008)
- Drill offshore; but don’t drill ANWR. (Nov 2008)
- Helped pass wind-power tax credits for energy independence. (Oct 2008)
- Alternative energy; no ANWR drilling. (Oct 2002)
- 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)
- Tax credit for gas stations providing 85% ethanol fuel. (Apr 2005)
- Sponsored bill raising CAFE by a 4% per year until 2018. (Jul 2006)
- Rated 50% by CAF, indicating a mixed record on energy independence. (Dec 2006)
- Open the Outer Continental Shelf for oil & gas leasing. (Jun 2008)
- Set goal of 25% renewable energy by 2025. (Jan 2007)
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Al Franken on Energy & Oil
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DFL Jr Senator (MN):
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- Delay Keystone pipeline; but if built, use American steel. (Oct 2014)
- Tax credits for wind-power, not for oil companies. (Oct 2008)
- Supports cap-and-trade system for greenhouse gases. (Sep 2008)
- US failed to lead by refusing to sign onto the Kyoto accords. (Sep 2008)
- Investing in renewable energy is win-win-win-win-win. (Mar 2008)
- Apollo project for renewable energy development. (Mar 2008)
- Voted NO on barring EPA from regulating greenhouse gases. (Apr 2011)
- 50% clean and carbon free electricity by 2030. (Mar 2016)
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Julianne Ortman on Energy & Oil
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Michele Bachmann on Energy & Oil
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Republican Representative (MN-6); 2011 GOP frontrunner:
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- Light Bulb Freedom of Choice Act: no phasesout. (Apr 2012)
- Turn down thermostat & build synfuel plants. (Nov 2011)
- Tap the natural abundance of Alaska and the lower 48. (Nov 2011)
- Climate science is unknowable, and riddled with corruption. (Nov 2011)
- Goal is to keep gas prices low, like $1.79 a gallon. (Sep 2011)
- I opposed cap-and-trade, including Lightbulb Choice Act. (Aug 2011)
- 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 YES 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)
- Cap-and-trade has no impact on global temperatures. (Jul 2010)
- Explore proven energy reserves & keep energy prices low. (Jul 2010)
- Let states lease energy rights on federal lands. (Jun 2013)
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Jesse Ventura on Energy & Oil
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Former Minnesota Independent Governor:
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- Military agrees: climate change represents a serious threat. (Apr 2011)
- Develop light rail tranist for Minnesota. (Dec 2000)
- Competitive electricity pricing; include alternative energy. (Dec 2000)
- Overcome dependency on foreign oil. (Jul 2000)
- Voluntary partnerships reduce greenhouse gases economically. (Aug 2000)
- Kyoto Treaty must include reductions by all countries. (Aug 2000)
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Mike Ciresi on Energy & Oil
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Former DFL Senate Challenger (2008):
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- Develop homegrown, clean-energy tech & green collar jobs. (Mar 2008)
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Rod Grams on Energy & Oil
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Republican Senator (Former):
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- Voted YES on preserving budget for ANWR oil drilling. (Apr 2000)
- Voted NO 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)
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Mark Kennedy on Energy & Oil
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Republican challenger (2006), U.S. Rep:
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- Opposes drilling ANWR despite voting for it. (Dec 2005)
- 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 YES on prohibiting oil drilling & development in ANWR. (Aug 2001)
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Mark Kennedy on Energy & Oil
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Republican (until 2006) (District 2):
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- Opposes drilling ANWR despite voting for it. (Dec 2005)
- 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 YES on prohibiting oil drilling & development in ANWR. (Aug 2001)
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Walter Mondale on Energy & Oil
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| Former Democratic Challenger and Vice President (1981):
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Jesse Ventura on Energy & Oil
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Independent Senate challenger (2008):
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- Military agrees: climate change represents a serious threat. (Apr 2011)
- Develop light rail tranist for Minnesota. (Dec 2000)
- Competitive electricity pricing; include alternative energy. (Dec 2000)
- Overcome dependency on foreign oil. (Jul 2000)
- Voluntary partnerships reduce greenhouse gases economically. (Aug 2000)
- Kyoto Treaty must include reductions by all countries. (Aug 2000)
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Paul Wellstone on Energy & Oil
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Democratic Senator (Former):
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- Against Arctic drilling. (Dec 1998)
- 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 NO on approving a nuclear waste repository. (Apr 1997)
- Voted YES on do not require ethanol in gasoline. (Aug 1994)
- Regulate wholesale electricity & gas prices. (Mar 2001)
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Joe Arwood on Energy & Oil
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Former Republican Primary Challenger (2012):
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- Drilling is not enough; more oil refineries too. (Jan 2012)
- Tap into tremendous untapped supply of oil and natural-gas. (Jan 2012)
- 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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Dean Barkley on Energy & Oil
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Independent Senate challenger:
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- Congress ignores energy independence & global warming. (Jul 2008)
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Ford Bell on Energy & Oil
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DFL challenger:
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- Energy independence-now. (Dec 2005)
- Bush’s energy bill supports oil companies, not renewables. (Dec 2005)
- Join the Kyoto Treaty and do what’s right. (Dec 2005)
- Dependence on foreign oil is a national security threat. (Dec 2005)
- Replace oil dependence with clean, renewable sources. (Dec 2005)
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Michael Cavlan on Energy & Oil
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Green Challenger:
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- Need a Manhattan Project for alternative energy. (Jun 2005)
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Mark Dayton on Energy & Oil
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Democratic Governor; previously Senator:
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- Conserve energy to save money AND reduce emissions. (Nov 2017)
- Voted against Gale Norton, citing ANWR. (Jan 2001)
- Triple MN highway construction projects for next 10 years. (Jul 1998)
- Mass transit is an essential public service. (Jul 1998)
- 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)
- Keep efficient air conditioner rule to conserve energy. (Mar 2004)
- Establish greenhouse gas tradeable allowances. (Feb 2005)
- Letter to Congress supporting renewable energy tax credit. (Nov 2011)
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Robert Fitzgerald on Energy & Oil
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Independence Party Challenger:
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- Develop renewable energy by tax incentives & research funds. (Oct 2006)
- Campaign bus runs on waste cooking oil. (Oct 2006)
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Gil Gutknecht on Energy & Oil
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Republican (District 1):
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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)
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Anthony Hernandez on Energy & Oil
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| Former Republican Primary Challenger (2012):
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Bill Luther on Energy & Oil
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Democrat/Farmer/Labor (District 6):
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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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David Minge on Energy & Oil
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Democrat/Farmer/Labor (District 2):
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- Voted YES on starting implementation of Kyoto Protocol. (Jun 2000)
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Jack Nelson-Pallmeyer on Energy & Oil
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Democratic Senate challenger:
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- Seriously address global warming; 80% GHG reductions by 2030. (May 2008)
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James Niemackl on Energy & Oil
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Libertarian Challenger:
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- Replace coal and oil with alternatives, via market methods. (Aug 2008)
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James Oberstar on Energy & Oil
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Democrat/Farmer/Labor Representative (MN-8):
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- 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 NO on keeping moratorium on drilling for oil offshore. (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 NO on prohibiting oil drilling & development in ANWR. (Aug 2001)
- Voted YES on starting implementation of Kyoto Protocol. (Jun 2000)
- Rated 100% by the CAF, indicating support for energy independence. (Dec 2006)
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Tim Penny on Energy & Oil
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| Democrat (1982-1995) (District 1):
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Jim Ramstad on Energy & Oil
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Republican Representative (MN-3):
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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 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 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 YES on prohibiting oil drilling & development in ANWR. (Aug 2001)
- Voted YES on starting implementation of Kyoto Protocol. (Jun 2000)
- Rated 50% by CAF, indicating a mixed record on energy independence. (Dec 2006)
- Supports immediate reductions in greenhouse gases. (Sep 1998)
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Martin Sabo on Energy & Oil
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Democrat/Farmer/Labor (District 5):
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- 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)
- 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)
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Bruce Vento on Energy & Oil
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Patty Wetterling on Energy & Oil
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| Former DFL challenger, 2004 Congressional nominee:
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Kurt Bills on Energy & Oil
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Republican Challenger:
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- Replace subsidies for oil companies with free market. (Aug 2012)
- Replace subsidies for oil companies with renewable standards. (Aug 2012)
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Chip Cravaack on Energy & Oil
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Republican (District 8):
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- Harvest our abundance of coal, oil and natural gas. (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)
- Cap-and-trade has no impact on global temperatures. (Jul 2010)
- Explore proven energy reserves & keep energy prices low. (Jul 2010)
- Drill the Outer Continental Shelf; & license new nuke plants. (Mar 2011)
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Michael Cummins on Energy & Oil
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Challenger:
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- No good alternatives to oil & coal. (Jul 2008)
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Michelle Fischbach on Energy & Oil
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Republican (District 7):
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- Reduce greenhouse gas and expand renewable energy use. (Jul 2020)
- Voted NO on cap-&-trade for greenhouse gas reduction goals. (Apr 2008)
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Dan Severson on Energy & Oil
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Republican Challenger:
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- Lift senseless restrictions on abundant energy. (Jan 2012)
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