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Governor, Mayors and Pundits:
Bill Bryant on Energy & Oil
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Republican Gubernatorial candidate:
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- I believe in climate change, but focus elsewhere. (Sep 2016)
- Supported leasing oil drilling port for jobs benefit. (Aug 2016)
- Reduced the Port of Seattle 's carbon footprint. (Jun 2015)
- Allow oil rigs through Port of Seattle for Arctic drilling. (May 2015)
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Loren Culp on Energy & Oil
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Republican Governor Challenger:
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- Questions climate change, fires from poor forest management. (Oct 2020)
- Climate change: get the bureaucrats out of the way. (Oct 2020)
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Phil Fortunato on Energy & Oil
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Republican challenger for Governor:
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- Questioned global warming: what if temperatures drop? (Mar 2019)
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Senate:
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Maria Cantwell on Energy & Oil
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Democratic Jr Senator (WA):
Click here for 30 full quotes
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- Climate change is happening but unclear if manmade. (Oct 2012)
- Supports spending resources to stop Global Warming. (Sep 2000)
- Voted NO on barring EPA from regulating greenhouse gases. (Apr 2011)
- Voted YES on protecting middle-income taxpayers from a national energy tax. (Apr 2009)
- Voted YES on requiring full Senate debate and vote on cap-and-trade. (Apr 2009)
- Voted YES on tax incentives for energy production and conservation. (Jun 2008)
- Voted YES on addressing CO2 emissions without considering India & China. (May 2008)
- Voted YES on removing oil & gas exploration subsidies. (Jun 2007)
- Voted YES on making oil-producing and exporting cartels illegal. (Jun 2007)
- Voted YES on factoring global warming into federal project planning. (May 2007)
- Voted YES on disallowing an oil leasing program in Alaska's ANWR. (Nov 2005)
- Voted YES on $3.1B for emergency oil assistance for hurricane-hit areas. (Oct 2005)
- Voted 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 NO on Bush Administration Energy Policy. (Jul 2003)
- Voted YES on targeting 100,000 hydrogen-powered vehicles by 2010. (Jun 2003)
- Voted YES on removing consideration of drilling ANWR from budget bill. (Mar 2003)
- Voted NO on drilling ANWR on national security grounds. (Apr 2002)
- Voted NO on terminating CAFE standards within 15 months. (Mar 2002)
- Supports tradable emissions permits for greenhouse gases. (Aug 2000)
- Keep efficient air conditioner rule to conserve energy. (Mar 2004)
- Establish greenhouse gas tradeable allowances. (Feb 2005)
- Raise CAFE by a 4% per year until 2018. (Jul 2006)
- Rated 67% by CAF, indicating a mixed record on energy independence. (Dec 2006)
- Sign on to UN Framework Convention on Climate Change. (Jan 2007)
- Sponsored requiring 80% fuel-choice vehicles by 2018. (May 2011)
- $5 billion in tax credits for alternative energy projects. (Mar 2011)
- Designate sensitive ANWR area as protected wilderness. (Nov 2007)
- Set goal of 25% renewable energy by 2025. (Jan 2007)
- Let states define stricter-than-federal emission standards. (Jan 2008)
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Jennifer Ferguson on Energy & Oil
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Democratic candidate for Washington U.S. Senator:
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- We must move from oil and fossil fuels. (Jul 2018)
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Susan Hutchison on Energy & Oil
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| Republican candidate for Washington U. S. Senator:
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Mike Luke on Energy & Oil
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Libertarian candidate for Washington U. S. Senator:
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- Human activity isn't contributing to climate change. (Nov 2016)
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Dave Strider on Energy & Oil
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Independent candidate for Washington U. S. Senator:
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- In 6 years we could be free of carbon-based fuels. (Apr 2018)
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Chris Vance on Energy & Oil
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Republican Senate challenger:
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- No carbon taxes, but reduce carbon emissions. (Sep 2016)
- Cap-and-trade is not the answer; technology is. (Oct 2015)
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House:
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Suzan DelBene on Energy & Oil
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Democrat (District 1):
Click here for 6 full quotes
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- Transform to economy based on clean renewable energy. (Nov 2012)
- Supports regulating greenhouse gas emissions. (Sep 2012)
- Opposes offshore energy production. (Sep 2012)
- 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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Denny Heck on Energy & Oil
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Democrat (District 10):
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- 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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Jaime Herrera on Energy & Oil
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Republican (District 3):
Click here for 5 full quotes
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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)
- Rated Voted NO on assisting rural electric renewable energy. (Sep 2020)
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Pramila Jayapal on Energy & Oil
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Democrat (District 7):
Click here for 5 full quotes
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- Stand up to climate change deniers & toxic fracking. (Nov 2016)
- Supports federally developing renewable energy. (Nov 2016)
- Supports regulation of greenhouse gas emission. (Nov 2016)
- Green New Deal: 10-year national mobilization. (Feb 2019)
- Rated Voted NO on assisting rural electric renewable energy. (Sep 2020)
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Derek Kilmer on Energy & Oil
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Democrat (District 6):
Click here for 3 full quotes
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- 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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Rick Larsen on Energy & Oil
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Democratic Representative (WA-2):
Click here for 22 full quotes
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- Voted NO on opening Outer Continental Shelf to oil drilling. (May 2011)
- Voted NO on barring EPA from regulating greenhouse gases. (Apr 2011)
- Voted YES on enforcing limits on CO2 global warming pollution. (Jun 2009)
- Voted YES on tax credits for renewable electricity, with PAYGO offsets. (Sep 2008)
- Voted YES on tax incentives for energy production and conservation. (May 2008)
- Voted YES on tax incentives for renewable energy. (Feb 2008)
- Voted YES on investing in homegrown biofuel. (Aug 2007)
- Voted YES on 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)
- Supports tradable emissions permits for greenhouse gases. (Aug 2000)
- Rated 100% by the CAF, indicating support for energy independence. (Dec 2006)
- $5 billion in tax credits for alternative energy projects. (Mar 2011)
- Voted YES on banning offshore oil drilling in Gulf of Mexico. (Jul 2016)
- 50% clean and carbon free electricity by 2030. (Mar 2016)
- Voted YES to assist rural electric renewable energy. (Sep 2020)
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Jim McDermott on Energy & Oil
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Democratic Representative (WA-7):
Click here for 27 full quotes
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- Voted NO on opening Outer Continental Shelf to oil drilling. (May 2011)
- Voted NO on barring EPA from regulating greenhouse gases. (Apr 2011)
- Voted YES on enforcing limits on CO2 global warming pollution. (Jun 2009)
- Voted YES on tax credits for renewable electricity, with PAYGO offsets. (Sep 2008)
- Voted YES on tax incentives for energy production and conservation. (May 2008)
- Voted YES on tax incentives for renewable energy. (Feb 2008)
- Voted YES on investing in homegrown biofuel. (Aug 2007)
- Voted YES on 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)
- Regulate wholesale electricity & gas prices. (Mar 2001)
- Preserve Alaska's ANWR instead of drilling it. (Feb 2001)
- Establish greenhouse gas tradeable allowances. (Feb 2005)
- Rated 83% by the CAF, indicating support for energy independence. (Dec 2006)
- Sign on to UN Framework Convention on Climate Change. (Jan 2007)
- Require 80% fuel-choice vehicles by 2018. (May 2011)
- Extend through 2016 the renewable energy tax credit. (Nov 2011)
- 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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Cathy McMorris-Rodgers on Energy & Oil
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Republican:
Click here for 21 full quotes
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- A number of variables drive the Earth's cooling & warming. (Nov 2018)
- FactCheck: Natural gas lowered CO2 only temporarily. (Jan 2014)
- 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 removing oil & gas exploration subsidies. (Jan 2007)
- Rated 0% by the CAF, indicating opposition to energy independence. (Dec 2006)
- Establish a solar energy program on federal lands. (Apr 2008)
- Bar greenhouse gases from Clean Air Act rules. (Jan 2009)
- Signed the No Climate Tax Pledge by AFP. (Nov 2010)
- Cap-and-trade has no impact on global temperatures. (Jul 2010)
- Explore proven energy reserves & keep energy prices low. (Jul 2010)
- Member of House Committee on Energy and Commerce. (Mar 2011)
- No EPA regulation of greenhouse gases. (Jan 2011)
- Drill the Outer Continental Shelf; & license new nuke plants. (Mar 2011)
- Rated Drill for oil & gas in offshore OCS & Eastern Gulf of Mexico. (Jul 2016)
- Set goal of 25% renewable energy by 2025. (Jan 2007)
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Dan Newhouse on Energy & Oil
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Republican House Member (District 4):
Click here for 3 full quotes
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- No federal subsidies for wind & solar. (Sep 2014)
- Rated Drill for oil & gas in offshore OCS & Eastern Gulf of Mexico. (Jul 2016)
- Rated Voted NO on assisting rural electric renewable energy. (Sep 2020)
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Kim Schrier on Energy & Oil
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Democrat (District 8):
Click here for 3 full quotes
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- Promote transition to 100% clean energy within our lifetime. (May 2020)
- Climate change is real; needs immediate action. (May 2020)
- Voted YES to assist rural electric renewable energy. (Sep 2020)
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David Adam Smith on Energy & Oil
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Democratic Representative (WA-9):
Click here for 20 full quotes
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- Voted NO on opening Outer Continental Shelf to oil drilling. (May 2011)
- Voted NO on barring EPA from regulating greenhouse gases. (Apr 2011)
- Voted YES on enforcing limits on CO2 global warming pollution. (Jun 2009)
- Voted YES on tax credits for renewable electricity, with PAYGO offsets. (Sep 2008)
- Voted YES on tax incentives for energy production and conservation. (May 2008)
- Voted YES on tax incentives for renewable energy. (Feb 2008)
- Voted 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)
- 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)
- 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)
- Let states define stricter-than-federal emission standards. (Jan 2008)
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Former candidates & officeholders:
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Christine Gregoire on Energy & Oil
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Democratic WA Governor:
Click here for 5 full quotes
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- Clean energy: limit global warming; be energy independent. (Nov 2011)
- Reduce foreign oil dependence, utilize WA options. (Nov 2011)
- Transition Washington state off of coal power. (Apr 2011)
- Develop clean energy; promote 2% biofuels. (Nov 2006)
- Letter to Congress supporting renewable energy tax credit. (Nov 2011)
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Jay Inslee on Energy & Oil
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Democratic Washington Governor:
Click here for 59 full quotes
OR click here for Jay Inslee on other issues.
- Forest wildfires are "climate fires". (Oct 2020)
- Washington state is a state of climate science acceptance. (Jan 2020)
- Climate change must be top priority; no middle ground. (Jul 2019)
- Ban fracking. (Jul 2019)
- Plan: $9 trillion investment, transition from coal. (Jun 2019)
- Ready to support anyone who adopts his climate change plan. (Jun 2019)
- Takes a more aggressive stance against fossil fuel companies. (Jun 2019)
- America ready to be inspired to pursue clean energy. (May 2019)
- Keep options open, including research on nuclear energy. (Apr 2019)
- Research nuclear energy; many problems unsolved. (Apr 2019)
- We're the optimists: can invent and create solutions. (Mar 2019)
- Supports oil refinery (plus biofuel) along Columbia River. (Jun 2015)
Climate Change
- We've got to do stop using coal in ten years. (Jul 2019)
- We need to address climate change for our grandchildren. (Jun 2019)
- We're the first generation to feel sting of climate change. (Jun 2019)
- Plan for 100% clean energy by 2030. (May 2019)
- Rejoin Paris Climate Agreement on Day 1. (Apr 2019)
- Carbon savings from investments, not carbon tax. (Apr 2019)
- Decarbonize economy; fund transition for coal/oil workers. (Apr 2019)
- No "silver bullet" for climate: "silver buckshot" instead. (Mar 2019)
- The real costs of climate change comes from doing nothing. (Mar 2019)
- Fighting climate change crucial, and profitable. (Mar 2019)
- We are last generation that can do something about climate. (Mar 2019)
- Fighting climate change must be top goal of next president. (Mar 2019)
- Supported renewable portfolio; supports Green New Deal. (Mar 2019)
- Clean energy means jobs. (Jan 2019)
- Decade-long track record on climate change. (Jan 2019)
- Climate change threatens environment & national security. (Jan 2019)
- Spur green R&D; restrict power plants and emissions. (Jan 2019)
- Establish solar-cell; expand use of electric ferries. (Jan 2019)
- Supports carbon tax. (Jan 2018)
- I see climate change already affecting Washingtonians. (Sep 2016)
- I cannot consciously accept the dangers of climate change. (Jan 2013)
Voting Record
- Mixed score on "350 Action's 2020 Climate Test". (Mar 2019)
- 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)
- Extend through 2016 the renewable energy tax credit. (Nov 2011)
- Member of House Committee on Energy and Commerce. (Mar 2011)
- Set goal of 25% renewable energy by 2025. (Jan 2007)
- Let states define stricter-than-federal emission standards. (Jan 2008)
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Doc Hastings on Energy & Oil
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Republican Representative (WA-4):
Click here for 19 full quotes
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- 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)
- 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)
- Signed the No Climate Tax Pledge by AFP. (Nov 2010)
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Dave Reichert on Energy & Oil
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Republican Representative (WA-8):
Click here for 15 full quotes
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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 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 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)
- Sponsored extending through 2016 the renewable energy tax credit. (Nov 2011)
- Voted YES on banning offshore oil drilling in Gulf of Mexico. (Jul 2016)
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Gary Locke on Energy & Oil
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Former Democratic Governor (1997-2004); Cabinet (Commerce):
Click here for 4 full quotes
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- Diversify to renewable energy; reduce consumption by 10%. (Jan 2001)
- Voluntary partnerships reduce greenhouse gases economically. (Aug 2000)
- Kyoto Treaty must include reductions by all countries. (Aug 2000)
- Federal tax incentives for energy, with state decisions. (Aug 2001)
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Jennifer Dunn on Energy & Oil
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Republican (Until 2004) (District 8):
Click here for 5 full quotes
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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 YES on prohibiting oil drilling & development in ANWR. (Aug 2001)
- Voted NO on starting implementation of Kyoto Protocol. (Jun 2000)
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Slade Gorton on Energy & Oil
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Republican Senator (Former):
Click here for 5 full quotes
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- Voted YES 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 YES on do not require ethanol in gasoline. (Aug 1994)
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Jay Inslee on Energy & Oil
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Democrat (Gov. run 2012) (District 1):
Click here for 59 full quotes
OR click here for Jay Inslee on other issues.
- Forest wildfires are "climate fires". (Oct 2020)
- Washington state is a state of climate science acceptance. (Jan 2020)
- Climate change must be top priority; no middle ground. (Jul 2019)
- Ban fracking. (Jul 2019)
- Plan: $9 trillion investment, transition from coal. (Jun 2019)
- Ready to support anyone who adopts his climate change plan. (Jun 2019)
- Takes a more aggressive stance against fossil fuel companies. (Jun 2019)
- America ready to be inspired to pursue clean energy. (May 2019)
- Keep options open, including research on nuclear energy. (Apr 2019)
- Research nuclear energy; many problems unsolved. (Apr 2019)
- We're the optimists: can invent and create solutions. (Mar 2019)
- Supports oil refinery (plus biofuel) along Columbia River. (Jun 2015)
Climate Change
- We've got to do stop using coal in ten years. (Jul 2019)
- We need to address climate change for our grandchildren. (Jun 2019)
- We're the first generation to feel sting of climate change. (Jun 2019)
- Plan for 100% clean energy by 2030. (May 2019)
- Rejoin Paris Climate Agreement on Day 1. (Apr 2019)
- Carbon savings from investments, not carbon tax. (Apr 2019)
- Decarbonize economy; fund transition for coal/oil workers. (Apr 2019)
- No "silver bullet" for climate: "silver buckshot" instead. (Mar 2019)
- The real costs of climate change comes from doing nothing. (Mar 2019)
- Fighting climate change crucial, and profitable. (Mar 2019)
- We are last generation that can do something about climate. (Mar 2019)
- Fighting climate change must be top goal of next president. (Mar 2019)
- Supported renewable portfolio; supports Green New Deal. (Mar 2019)
- Clean energy means jobs. (Jan 2019)
- Decade-long track record on climate change. (Jan 2019)
- Climate change threatens environment & national security. (Jan 2019)
- Spur green R&D; restrict power plants and emissions. (Jan 2019)
- Establish solar-cell; expand use of electric ferries. (Jan 2019)
- Supports carbon tax. (Jan 2018)
- I see climate change already affecting Washingtonians. (Sep 2016)
- I cannot consciously accept the dangers of climate change. (Jan 2013)
Voting Record
- Mixed score on "350 Action's 2020 Climate Test". (Mar 2019)
- 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)
- Extend through 2016 the renewable energy tax credit. (Nov 2011)
- Member of House Committee on Energy and Commerce. (Mar 2011)
- Set goal of 25% renewable energy by 2025. (Jan 2007)
- Let states define stricter-than-federal emission standards. (Jan 2008)
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George Nethercutt on Energy & Oil
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2004 former Republican challenger; US Representative:
Click here for 6 full quotes
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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)
- Voted NO on starting implementation of Kyoto Protocol. (Jun 2000)
- Supports immediate reductions in greenhouse gases. (Sep 1998)
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George Nethercutt on Energy & Oil
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Republican (Until 2004) (District 5):
Click here for 6 full quotes
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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)
- Voted NO on starting implementation of Kyoto Protocol. (Jun 2000)
- Supports immediate reductions in greenhouse gases. (Sep 1998)
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Linda Smith on Energy & Oil
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Republican Former (1994-) (District 3):
Click here for 5 full quotes
OR click here for Linda Smith on other issues.
- 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)
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Randy Tate on Energy & Oil
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| Republican Former (1994-) (District 9):
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Rick White on Energy & Oil
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| Republican Former (1994-) (District 1):
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Brian Baird on Energy & Oil
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Democratic Representative (WA-3):
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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 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)
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Norm Dicks on Energy & Oil
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Democratic Representative (WA-6):
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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 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)
- Rated 100% by the CAF, indicating support for energy independence. (Dec 2006)
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Bruce Guthrie on Energy & Oil
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Libertarian Challenger:
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- Develop alternative fuels to reduce pollution. (Oct 2006)
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Brad Klippert on Energy & Oil
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Republican Challenger:
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- Tax incentives for new oil refineries. (Jul 2006)
- Drill ANWR and build more oil refineries. (Jan 2006)
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John Koster on Energy & Oil
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Republican Challenger 2010 (District 2):
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- Use our abundant and affordable oil & coal. (Nov 2010)
- Signed the No Climate Tax Pledge by AFP. (Aug 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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Mike McGavick on Energy & Oil
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Republican challenger:
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- Drill ANWR but also explore coal, nuclear, & biofuel. (May 2006)
- Keep existing dams to maintain clean hydro power. (May 2006)
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Jack Metcalf on Energy & Oil
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Republican (District 2):
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- Voted NO on starting implementation of Kyoto Protocol. (Jun 2000)
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Dino Rossi on Energy & Oil
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Republican Challenger (2010):
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- Polluters pay for environmental degradation. (Jul 2010)
- 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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Al Swift on Energy & Oil
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| Democrat (retired 1994) (District 2):
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Jolene Unsoeld on Energy & Oil
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Michael Baumgartner on Energy & Oil
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Republican Challenger:
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- One-cent gas tax to pay for veterans' services. (Oct 2012)
- Climate change is happening but unclear if manmade. (Oct 2012)
- Use America's abundant and diverse energy supplies. (Jan 2012)
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Patty Murray on Energy & Oil
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Democratic Sr Senator (WA):
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- Voted NO on barring EPA from regulating greenhouse gases. (Apr 2011)
- Voted YES on protecting middle-income taxpayers from a national energy tax. (Apr 2009)
- Voted YES on requiring full Senate debate and vote on cap-and-trade. (Apr 2009)
- Voted YES on tax incentives for energy production and conservation. (Jun 2008)
- Voted YES on addressing CO2 emissions without considering India & China. (May 2008)
- Voted YES on removing oil & gas exploration subsidies. (Jun 2007)
- Voted YES on making oil-producing and exporting cartels illegal. (Jun 2007)
- Voted YES on factoring global warming into federal project planning. (May 2007)
- Voted YES on disallowing an oil leasing program in Alaska's ANWR. (Nov 2005)
- Voted YES on $3.1B for emergency oil assistance for hurricane-hit areas. (Oct 2005)
- Voted 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 NO on Bush Administration Energy Policy. (Jul 2003)
- Voted YES on targeting 100,000 hydrogen-powered vehicles by 2010. (Jun 2003)
- Voted YES on removing consideration of drilling ANWR from budget bill. (Mar 2003)
- Voted NO on drilling ANWR on national security grounds. (Apr 2002)
- Voted NO on terminating CAFE standards within 15 months. (Mar 2002)
- Voted NO on preserving budget for ANWR oil drilling. (Apr 2000)
- Voted YES on ending discussion of CAFE fuel efficiency standards. (Sep 1999)
- Voted NO on defunding renewable and solar energy. (Jun 1999)
- Voted YES on approving a nuclear waste repository. (Apr 1997)
- Voted NO on do not require ethanol in gasoline. (Aug 1994)
- Include pickup trucks in CAFE; include hybrids in HOV lanes. (Feb 2002)
- Keep efficient air conditioner rule to conserve energy. (Mar 2004)
- Establish greenhouse gas tradeable allowances. (Feb 2005)
- Rated 100% by the CAF, indicating support for energy independence. (Dec 2006)
- Supports renewable energy tax credits. (Aug 2010)
- 50% clean and carbon free electricity by 2030. (Mar 2016)
- Designate sensitive ANWR area as protected wilderness. (Nov 2007)
- Let states define stricter-than-federal emission standards. (Jan 2008)
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Marilyn Strickland on Energy & Oil
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