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Democratic Field Narrows
-- Navin -- 12/17/2006
In a surprise announcement on Saturday, Senator Evan Bayh decided to end his presidential bid, only two weeks after he set up a presidential exploratory committee. Just last week in New Hampshire, Bayh stated that global warming and energy independence would be central to his campaign. We are still a full year from having the first "votes" cast in IA (given that it's a caucus it isn't exactly like casting a vote), and already two prominent candidates have dropped out of the Democratic race. This is still the most wide open election in decades, but it will be interesting to see how fast it narrows. And for all the fun that has been made of exploratory committees...apparently some candidates do change their mind in the interim. Sometimes after just two weeks.
Governor Vilsack Says Energy Independence Key in his Run for President
-- Katie -- 12/01/2006
Yesterday, Iowa Governor Tom Vilsack became the latest candidate in the 2008 race for the White House. Vilsack focused on the issues of energy security and global warming in his announcement, stating "Energy security will revitalize the world. America energy security will allow us to re-claim moral leadership in the discussion of Global Climate Change."
Energy played a big role in the 2006 elections and it's carrying over into the 2008 presidential campaign . Although Governor Vilsack is the first announced candidate to discuss global warming, several candidates who are considering running are also speaking out about energy independence. LCV looks forward to facilitating the candidates's debate on global warming--and we'll be closely follwing other announcements. To watch Gov. Vilsack talking about energy and global warming on CNBC, click here.
California Governor Schwarzenegger Discusses Global Warming on Meet the Press
-- Katie -- 11/29/2006
Governor Schwarzenegger was on Meet the Press this past Sunday. While there, he discussed his efforts to curb Global Warming in California and the importance of states playing a role in the fight against Global Warming.
In the interview, Governor Schwarzenegger emphasized his commitment to taking action on global warming, stating, ". . . the science is in, we know the facts. There's not any more debate if there is global warming or not. We have global warming. The fact is we can do something about it, we can slow it down or we can stop it."
In regards to the 2008 presidential elections, Schwarzenegger said he will be looking at candidates who are willing to work to find solutions to Global Warming.
