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Governor, Mayors and Pundits:
Lee Carter on Energy & Oil
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Amanda Chase on Energy & Oil
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| Republican candidate for governor of Virginia:
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Kirk Cox on Energy & Oil
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| Republican candidate for Governor:
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Ken Cuccinelli on Energy & Oil
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Republican Challenger :
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- We need oil, natural gas, and coal, plus new sources. (Mar 2013)
- CO2 regulations force unproven & expensive technology. (Feb 2013)
- Plenty of doubt whether global warming science is "settled". (Feb 2013)
- We exhale CO2 every day; it's not a killer. (Feb 2013)
- EPA's cap-and-trade policy is based on junk science. (Feb 2013)
- Opposes tailpipe emission rules for CO2 reductions. (Jan 2011)
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Justin Fairfax on Energy & Oil
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Jennifer Carroll Foy on Energy & Oil
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Democratic Gubernatorial Challenger :
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- Tax credit for commercial buildings that go green. (Feb 2021)
- Expand training for workers interested in solar careers. (Feb 2021)
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Mark Herring on Energy & Oil
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| Democratic candidate for governor:
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Tim Kaine on Energy & Oil
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Democratic Senate Challenger; previously Governor:
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- Climate change imperils our planet's future. (Oct 2018)
- Support wind, nuclear, fracking, and offshore drilling. (Nov 2016)
- Climate is a big issue, but government is not always the fix. (Jan 2015)
- Cut subsidies to big oil companies. (Oct 2012)
- Allow Bush tax cuts for wealthy to expire. (Apr 2012)
- We are producing more energy than ever; find alternatives. (Dec 2011)
- Major attention on creating green jobs. (Jan 2009)
- Reduce electricity consumption by 19% by 2025. (Jan 2009)
- Nuclear reactors will be key to America's energy future. (Jan 2009)
- We can't drill our way out; diversify our portfolio. (Aug 2008)
- Key to success is availability of reliable, low-cost power. (Jan 2007)
- All Virginians are affected by rising gas prices. (Nov 2005)
- Set goal of 25% renewable energy by 2025. (Jan 2007)
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Terry McAuliffe on Energy & Oil
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Democratic nominee for Governor; previously DNC Chair:
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- Facilitate development of new clean energy technologies. (Dec 2020)
- Facilitate development of new clean energy technologies. (Dec 2020)
- Cap carbon emissions from Virginia's electric utilities. (Jan 2018)
- Signed 11 bills to promote solar & renewable energy. (May 2017)
- Renewables an economic development opportunity. (Jan 2016)
- Diversify our fuel mix with zero-carbon emitting sources. (Jan 2015)
- Co-founded GreenTech electric car company, in Mississippi. (Jul 2013)
- 2012: Started GreenTech electric car company & soon resigned. (Apr 2013)
- Capture wind offshore: for jobs & green energy. (Mar 2013)
- Supports tradable emissions permits for greenhouse gases. (Aug 2000)
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Jennifer McClellan on Energy & Oil
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Democratic Gubernatorial Challenger :
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- Ensure environmental justice policies underlie decisions. (Feb 2021)
- Worked to pass the Virginia Clean Economy Act. (Feb 2021)
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Bob McDonnell on Energy & Oil
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Republican Governor:
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- Replace gas tax with sales and use tax. (Jan 2013)
- We must use ALL our vast natural resources. (Jan 2010)
- Cultivate green energy and renewables. (Nov 2009)
- Opposes cap-and-trade as congressional encroachment. (Jul 2009)
- Drill for oil 50 miles offshore, environmentally safely. (Jul 2009)
- All-of-the-above approach: coal, oil, nuclear, & renewables. (Jul 2009)
- Stop harmful EPA regulation of greenhouse gas emissions. (Mar 2010)
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Ralph Northam on Energy & Oil
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Democratic Governor:
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- Make Virginia 100% carbon free by 2050. (Jan 2020)
- Create clean energy jobs in rural communities. (Jan 2018)
- Restrict offshore oil and gas drilling off Virginia coast. (Apr 2017)
- We must act to address climate change. (Nov 2013)
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Tom Perriello on Energy & Oil
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Democratic candidate for Governor:
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- Voted YES on enforcing limits on CO2 global warming pollution. (Jun 2009)
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Robert Sarvis on Energy & Oil
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Libertarian nominee for Governor:
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- Humans cause climate change, but don't regulate CO2. (Nov 2011)
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Frank Wagner on Energy & Oil
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Republican:
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- Enable more utility-based solar power & renewable projects. (May 2017)
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Senate:
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Amanda Chase on Energy & Oil
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Daniel Gade on Energy & Oil
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Republican Senate challenger:
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- Energy production mix: renewables, nuclear, fossil fuels. (Sep 2020)
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Ed Gillespie on Energy & Oil
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Republican Challenger:
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- Sea levels are rising, but it's debatable what causes it. (Jul 2014)
- Democrats' energy policy is an attack on our quality of life. (Jun 2003)
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Tim Kaine on Energy & Oil
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Democratic Senate Challenger; previously Governor:
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- Climate change imperils our planet's future. (Oct 2018)
- Support wind, nuclear, fracking, and offshore drilling. (Nov 2016)
- Climate is a big issue, but government is not always the fix. (Jan 2015)
- Cut subsidies to big oil companies. (Oct 2012)
- Allow Bush tax cuts for wealthy to expire. (Apr 2012)
- We are producing more energy than ever; find alternatives. (Dec 2011)
- Major attention on creating green jobs. (Jan 2009)
- Reduce electricity consumption by 19% by 2025. (Jan 2009)
- Nuclear reactors will be key to America's energy future. (Jan 2009)
- We can't drill our way out; diversify our portfolio. (Aug 2008)
- Key to success is availability of reliable, low-cost power. (Jan 2007)
- All Virginians are affected by rising gas prices. (Nov 2005)
- Set goal of 25% renewable energy by 2025. (Jan 2007)
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Robert Sarvis on Energy & Oil
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Libertarian Challenger for Senate:
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- Humans cause climate change, but don't regulate CO2. (Nov 2011)
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Corey Stewart on Energy & Oil
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Republican candidate for Virginia U.S. Senator:
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- Theory of man-made climate change is a hoax. (Oct 2018)
- No greenhouse gas regulation; no renewables support. (Jul 2018)
- Climate accord regulations are nonsensical. (Jun 2017)
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Scott Taylor on Energy & Oil
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Republican 2020 Senate Challenger:
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- Applauded decision to leave the Paris climate agreement. (Feb 2018)
- Climate change happening, but not sure how much is manmade. (Feb 2017)
- Opposes regulation of greenhouse gas emission. (Nov 2016)
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Mark Warner on Energy & Oil
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Democratic Jr Senator; previously Governor:
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- All-of-the-above approach, including pro-coal. (Jul 2014)
- Opposes drilling ANWR; but OK to drill offshore. (Sep 2008)
- Offshore drilling is acceptable but not the “silver bullet”. (Jul 2008)
- Vetoed offshore drilling ban until more laws & facts known. (Jul 2008)
- Drastically reduced emissions from VA coal power plants. (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 YES on requiring full Senate debate and vote on cap-and-trade. (Apr 2009)
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Don Beyer on Energy & Oil
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Democratic House Member (District 8):
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- Reduce carbon emissions with tax on carbon pollution. (Oct 2014)
- Voted YES on banning offshore oil drilling in Gulf of Mexico. (Jul 2016)
- 50% clean and carbon free electricity by 2030. (Mar 2016)
- Voted YES to assist rural electric renewable energy. (Sep 2020)
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Dave Brat on Energy & Oil
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Republican House Member (District 7):
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- Broad-spectrum approach: Invest in wind, solar, oil, & more. (Jun 2014)
- 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)
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Eric Cantor on Energy & Oil
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Republican Representative (VA-7):
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- Cap-and-trade is a national energy tax. (Sep 2010)
- 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)
- 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)
- Rated 0% by the CAF, indicating opposition to energy independence. (Dec 2006)
- Bar greenhouse gases from Clean Air Act rules. (Jan 2009)
- Signed the No Climate Tax Pledge by AFP. (Nov 2010)
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Ben Cline on Energy & Oil
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Republican (District 6):
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- Cutting back on fossil fuels sacrifices economic development. (Sep 2018)
- Natural gas pipelines okay, but proceed with caution. (May 2018)
- Rated Voted NO on assisting rural electric renewable energy. (Sep 2020)
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Barbara Comstock on Energy & Oil
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Republican House Member (District 10):
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- Support offshore drilling and oil exploration. (Nov 2014)
- Supports energy independence. (Aug 2014)
- 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)
- Federal collaboration for advanced nuclear technologies. (Nov 2015)
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Gerry Connolly on Energy & Oil
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Democrat (District 11):
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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 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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Randy Forbes on Energy & Oil
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Republican Representative (VA-4):
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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 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)
- Bar greenhouse gases from Clean Air Act rules. (Jan 2009)
- Rated Drill for oil & gas in offshore OCS & Eastern Gulf of Mexico. (Jul 2016)
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Tom Garrett on Energy & Oil
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Republican (District 5):
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- Unleash energy companies to dig and produce energy. (Nov 2016)
- Opposes federally developing renewable energy. (Nov 2016)
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Bob Goodlatte on Energy & Oil
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Republican Representative (VA-6):
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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 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)
- 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)
- Bar greenhouse gases from Clean Air Act rules. (Jan 2009)
- No EPA regulation of greenhouse gases. (Jan 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)
- Set goal of 25% renewable energy by 2025. (Jan 2007)
- Include agricultural products in renewable fuels. (May 2009)
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Morgan Griffith on Energy & Oil
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Republican (District 9):
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- Cap and trade scheme will result in massive job cuts. (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)
- Member of House Committee on Energy and Commerce. (Mar 2011)
- Let wind energy production tax credit expire. (Aug 2014)
- Rated Drill for oil & gas in offshore OCS & Eastern Gulf of Mexico. (Jul 2016)
- Rated Voted NO on assisting rural electric renewable energy. (Sep 2020)
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Robert Hurt on Energy & Oil
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Republican (District 5):
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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)
- Signed the No Climate Tax Pledge by AFP. (Nov 2010)
- Rated Drill for oil & gas in offshore OCS & Eastern Gulf of Mexico. (Jul 2016)
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Elaine Luria on Energy & Oil
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Democrat (District 2):
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- Leading fight against offshore drilling. (May 2020)
- Nuclear energy can play key role in green energy future. (May 2020)
- Fighting to protect coasts from offshore drilling. (Aug 2019)
- 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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Donald McEachin on Energy & Oil
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Democrat (District 4):
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- Reduce carbon emissions to mitigate climate change. (Nov 2016)
- Supports federally developing renewable energy. (Nov 2016)
- Supports regulation of greenhouse gas emission. (Nov 2016)
- Voted YES to assist rural electric renewable energy. (Sep 2020)
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Scott Rigell on Energy & Oil
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Republican (District 2):
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- Use our abundant fossil fuel, including off Virginia's coast. (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)
- Rated Drill for oil & gas in offshore OCS & Eastern Gulf of Mexico. (Jul 2016)
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Denver Riggleman on Energy & Oil
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Republican (District 5):
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- PVS:Don't regulate greenhouse gas emissions. (Aug 2018)
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Bobby Scott on Energy & Oil
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Democratic Representative (VA-3):
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- Voted NO on opening Outer Continental Shelf to oil drilling. (May 2011)
- Voted NO on barring EPA from regulating greenhouse gases. (Apr 2011)
- Voted YES on enforcing limits on CO2 global warming pollution. (Jun 2009)
- Voted YES on tax credits for renewable electricity, with PAYGO offsets. (Sep 2008)
- Voted YES on tax incentives for energy production and conservation. (May 2008)
- Voted YES on tax incentives for renewable energy. (Feb 2008)
- Voted YES on investing in homegrown biofuel. (Aug 2007)
- Voted YES on criminalizing oil cartels like OPEC. (May 2007)
- Voted YES on removing oil & gas exploration subsidies. (Jan 2007)
- Voted YES on keeping moratorium on drilling for oil offshore. (Jun 2006)
- Voted NO on scheduling permitting for new oil refinieries. (Jun 2006)
- Voted NO on authorizing construction of new oil refineries. (Oct 2005)
- Voted NO on passage of the Bush Administration national energy policy. (Jun 2004)
- Voted NO on implementing Bush-Cheney national energy policy. (Nov 2003)
- Voted NO on raising CAFE standards; incentives for alternative fuels. (Aug 2001)
- Voted YES on prohibiting oil drilling & development in ANWR. (Aug 2001)
- Voted YES on starting implementation of Kyoto Protocol. (Jun 2000)
- Preserve Alaska's ANWR instead of drilling it. (Feb 2001)
- Rated 100% by the CAF, indicating support for energy independence. (Dec 2006)
- 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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Abigail Spanberger on Energy & Oil
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Democrat (District 7):
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- PVS:Fund renewable energy like wind and solar. (Aug 2018)
- Sponsored bill to assist rural electric renewable energy. (Sep 2020)
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Jennifer Wexton on Energy & Oil
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Democrat (District 10):
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- Climate change solutions also benefit economy. (Oct 2018)
- PVS:Fund renewable energy like wind and solar. (Aug 2018)
- Voted YES to assist rural electric renewable energy. (Sep 2020)
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Rob Wittman on Energy & Oil
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Republican (District 1):
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- Achieve energy independence for national security. (Mar 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)
- 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)
- Establish a solar energy program on federal lands. (Apr 2008)
- Bar greenhouse gases from Clean Air Act rules. (Jan 2009)
- Rated Drill for oil & gas in offshore OCS & Eastern Gulf of Mexico. (Jul 2016)
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Former candidates & officeholders:
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Madeleine Albright on Energy & Oil
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| Secretary of State 1997-2000:
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Creigh Deeds on Energy & Oil
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Democrat Challenger (2009):
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- No cap-and-trade during recession. (Jul 2009)
- Focus on energy independence and reducing carbon emission. (Jul 2009)
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Ed Gillespie on Energy & Oil
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Republican 2017 Gubernatorial candidate:
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- Sea levels are rising, but it's debatable what causes it. (Jul 2014)
- Democrats' energy policy is an attack on our quality of life. (Jun 2003)
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Jim Gilmore on Energy & Oil
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Senate challenger 2008; previously Republican Governor (VA):
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- Favors drilling ANWR and also drilling offshore. (Sep 2008)
- US should seek alternative fuels but still drill for oil. (Jul 2008)
- US greatest energy resource is coal. (Jul 2008)
- Warner promised no offshore drilling, and now supports it. (Jul 2008)
- Reinvest Big Oil profit in additional drilling & exploration. (Jun 2007)
- Kyoto Treaty fatally flawed by transferring money to Russia. (Jun 2007)
- Nuclear power for energy independence. (Jun 2007)
- Energy independence nuclear, additional drilling & biomass. (Mar 2007)
- Voluntary partnerships reduce greenhouse gases economically. (Aug 2000)
- Kyoto Treaty must include reductions by all countries. (Aug 2000)
- More funding to develop domestic energy supplies. (Sep 2001)
- Use federal funds for nuclear cleanup, with state input. (Sep 2001)
- Share offshore oil development revenue with states. (Sep 2001)
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Mark Warner on Energy & Oil
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Democratic Jr Senator; previously Governor:
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- All-of-the-above approach, including pro-coal. (Jul 2014)
- Opposes drilling ANWR; but OK to drill offshore. (Sep 2008)
- Offshore drilling is acceptable but not the “silver bullet”. (Jul 2008)
- Vetoed offshore drilling ban until more laws & facts known. (Jul 2008)
- Drastically reduced emissions from VA coal power plants. (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 YES on requiring full Senate debate and vote on cap-and-trade. (Apr 2009)
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Rob Wittman on Energy & Oil
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Republican 2017 Gubernatorial candidate:
Click here for 10 full quotes
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- Achieve energy independence for national security. (Mar 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)
- 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)
- Establish a solar energy program on federal lands. (Apr 2008)
- Bar greenhouse gases from Clean Air Act rules. (Jan 2009)
- Rated Drill for oil & gas in offshore OCS & Eastern Gulf of Mexico. (Jul 2016)
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James Moran on Energy & Oil
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Democratic Representative (VA-8):
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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 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)
- Supports tradable emissions permits for greenhouse gases. (Aug 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)
- Sign on to UN Framework Convention on Climate Change. (Jan 2007)
- Extend through 2016 the renewable energy tax credit. (Nov 2011)
- Let states define stricter-than-federal emission standards. (Jan 2008)
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Frank Wolf on Energy & Oil
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Republican Representative (VA-10):
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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 YES on authorizing construction of new oil refineries. (Oct 2005)
- Voted NO on passage of the Bush Administration national energy policy. (Jun 2004)
- Voted NO on implementing Bush-Cheney national energy policy. (Nov 2003)
- Voted NO on raising CAFE standards; incentives for alternative fuels. (Aug 2001)
- Voted NO on prohibiting oil drilling & development in ANWR. (Aug 2001)
- 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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Mark Earley on Energy & Oil
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Republican 2000 Candidate:
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- Let’s Move It: $1.8B transportation plan. (Nov 2001)
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John Hager on Energy & Oil
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GOP 2000 Primary Candidate:
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- Plan transportation regionally & long-range. (Jan 2001)
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Virgil Goode on Energy & Oil
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Republican (Unseated 2008) (District 5):
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- Drill for oil & gas so US becomes an exporter. (Oct 2012)
- Use coal and oil and alternatives. (May 2012)
- Drill in Alaska, in continental US, and off our coasts. (Apr 2012)
- 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 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)
- 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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Charles Robb on Energy & Oil
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Democratic Senator (Former):
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- Voted NO on preserving budget for ANWR oil drilling. (Apr 2000)
- Voted YES 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)
- Voted NO on do not require ethanol in gasoline. (Aug 1994)
- Supports tradable emissions permits for greenhouse gases. (Aug 2000)
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Edward Schrock on Energy & Oil
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Republican (Until 2004) (District 2):
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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 NO on raising CAFE standards; incentives for alternative fuels. (Aug 2001)
- Voted NO on prohibiting oil drilling & development in ANWR. (Aug 2001)
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Herb Bateman on Energy & Oil
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Republican (District 1):
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- Voted NO on starting implementation of Kyoto Protocol. (Jun 2000)
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Tom Bliley on Energy & Oil
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Republican (District 7):
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- Voted NO on starting implementation of Kyoto Protocol. (Jun 2000)
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Rick Boucher on Energy & Oil
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Democratic Representative (VA-9):
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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 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 YES on prohibiting oil drilling & development in ANWR. (Aug 2001)
- Voted NO on starting implementation of Kyoto Protocol. (Jun 2000)
- Preserve Alaska's ANWR instead of drilling it. (Feb 2001)
- Rated 50% by CAF, indicating a mixed record on energy independence. (Dec 2006)
- Sponsored bill for Carbon Storage Research Corporation. (Mar 2009)
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Jo Ann Davis on Energy & Oil
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Republican (District 1):
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- 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)
- Voted NO on raising CAFE standards; incentives for alternative fuels. (Aug 2001)
- Voted NO on prohibiting oil drilling & development in ANWR. (Aug 2001)
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Tom Davis on Energy & Oil
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Republican Representative (VA-11):
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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)
- Voted NO on raising CAFE standards; incentives for alternative fuels. (Aug 2001)
- Voted YES on prohibiting oil drilling & development in ANWR. (Aug 2001)
- Voted YES on starting implementation of Kyoto Protocol. (Jun 2000)
- Rated 17% by the CAF, indicating opposition to energy independence. (Dec 2006)
- Supports immediate reductions in greenhouse gases. (Sep 1998)
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Tim Donner on Energy & Oil
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Former Republican Challenger (2012):
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- Don't hinder energy exploration or exploitation. (Sep 2011)
- National energy policy to reduce dependence on foreign oil. (Jul 2011)
- 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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Thelma Drake on Energy & Oil
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Republican Representative (VA-2):
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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)
- Rated 0% by the CAF, indicating opposition to energy independence. (Dec 2006)
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Jim Gilmore on Energy & Oil
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Senate challenger 2008; previously Republican Governor (VA):
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- Favors drilling ANWR and also drilling offshore. (Sep 2008)
- US should seek alternative fuels but still drill for oil. (Jul 2008)
- US greatest energy resource is coal. (Jul 2008)
- Warner promised no offshore drilling, and now supports it. (Jul 2008)
- Reinvest Big Oil profit in additional drilling & exploration. (Jun 2007)
- Kyoto Treaty fatally flawed by transferring money to Russia. (Jun 2007)
- Nuclear power for energy independence. (Jun 2007)
- Energy independence nuclear, additional drilling & biomass. (Mar 2007)
- Voluntary partnerships reduce greenhouse gases economically. (Aug 2000)
- Kyoto Treaty must include reductions by all countries. (Aug 2000)
- More funding to develop domestic energy supplies. (Sep 2001)
- Use federal funds for nuclear cleanup, with state input. (Sep 2001)
- Share offshore oil development revenue with states. (Sep 2001)
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Bob Marshall on Energy & Oil
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Republican Senate challenger:
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- Global warming is a tool to suppress energy production. (May 2012)
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Harris Miller on Energy & Oil
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Democratic challenger:
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- Tax oil profits for alternative energy investment. (Apr 2006)
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Glenn Nye on Energy & Oil
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Democrat (until 2010) (District 2):
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- Voted NO on enforcing limits on CO2 global warming pollution. (Jun 2009)
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Tom Perriello on Energy & Oil
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Democrat (until 2010) (District 5):
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- Voted YES on enforcing limits on CO2 global warming pollution. (Jun 2009)
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Owen Pickett on Energy & Oil
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Democrat (District 2):
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- Voted YES on starting implementation of Kyoto Protocol. (Jun 2000)
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Jamie Radtke on Energy & Oil
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Former Republican Senate Challenger (2012):
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- Drill for oil & gas; don't regulate CO2. (Jul 2011)
- 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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Norman Sisisky on Energy & Oil
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Democrat (District 4):
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- Voted YES on starting implementation of Kyoto Protocol. (Jun 2000)
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John Warner on Energy & Oil
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Republican Sr Senator (VA):
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- Voted NO 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 NO on making oil-producing and exporting cartels illegal. (Jun 2007)
- Voted YES 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 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 defunding renewable and solar energy. (Jun 1999)
- Voted YES on approving a nuclear waste repository. (Apr 1997)
- Voted NO on do not require ethanol in gasoline. (Aug 1994)
- Rated 0% by the CAF, indicating opposition to energy independence. (Dec 2006)
- Sign on to UN Framework Convention on Climate Change. (Jan 2007)
- Open the Outer Continental Shelf for oil & gas leasing. (Jun 2008)
- Let states define stricter-than-federal emission standards. (Jan 2008)
- Gas tax holiday for the summer. (Apr 2008)
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James Webb on Energy & Oil
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Democratic Sr Senator (Retired):
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- Strong supporter of nuclear power & all-of-the-above. (Oct 2015)
- To solve climate change, India and China must participate. (Oct 2015)
- Energy expansion: Keystone XL and off-coast drilling. (Jul 2015)
- Bush called for energy independence every year since 2001. (Jan 2007)
- Support alternative sources instead of drilling ANWR. (Jun 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 NO on factoring global warming into federal project planning. (May 2007)
- Sign on to UN Framework Convention on Climate Change. (Jan 2007)
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George Allen on Energy & Oil
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Republican Senate Challenger:
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- If you use electricity, you should vote for me. (Oct 2012)
- Energy independence instead of cap-and-trade. (Apr 2012)
- Use the blessings of our plentiful American energy. (Apr 2012)
- We are blessed to be #1 in energy resources: so use them. (Dec 2011)
- Opposes spending resources to stop Global Warming. (Sep 2000)
- Roll back federal gas tax to lower gas price. (Apr 2000)
- 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)
- 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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Nick Freitas on Energy & Oil
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| Republican candidate for Virginia U. S. Senator:
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Bob Good on Energy & Oil
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| Republican (District 5):
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Scott Taylor on Energy & Oil
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Republican (District 2):
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- Applauded decision to leave the Paris climate agreement. (Feb 2018)
- Climate change happening, but not sure how much is manmade. (Feb 2017)
- Opposes regulation of greenhouse gas emission. (Nov 2016)
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