Comments on: Would John McCain be a Green President?

By: Peggy

Peggy — Wed, 04 Jun 2008 05:51:23 +0000

FYI: The League of Conservation voters has this on their website regarding McCain:

“In fact, among the Republicans running for president, Sen. McCain holds the distinction of being the only candidate to make global warming a part of his campaign agenda and to regularly address it on the campaign trail. Sen. McCain has been a leader in the U.S. Senate on climate issues for several years.”

http://lcv.org/voterguide/

I know his voting record isn’t perfect at all, but he has acknowledged the environmental problem when many others in his party were still saying it was a hoax.

Please look for an Obama post in a few days. : )

By: Peggy

Peggy — Tue, 03 Jun 2008 18:41:13 +0000

Thanks for all the comments everyone.

I do plan on talking about either Obama or Clinton, but I’m still waiting to see which one gets the nomination. I don’t want to assume.

By: bobbiej

bobbiej — Tue, 03 Jun 2008 16:25:17 +0000

You may not remember GW Bush’s campaign promises when running against Al Gore, but he was explicit in promises to regulate Carbon dioxide emissions. First, President Bush reneged on these promises. Next, his administration explicitly opposed the Kyoto Protocol. Scientists, environmental groups and leaders from across the world were quick to condemn these twin decisions, which have put a cloud over the treaty’s future. The rating that the League of Conservation Voters gives is based on voting records in the Senators history, it is not subjective, it is simply their voting record. Campaign promises are easy to make, so rather than listen to that, it is recommended that you look at the record of what they have done. Clinton and Obama have acted on their beliefs about climate change, while McCain has only talked about it.

By: Peggy

Peggy — Tue, 03 Jun 2008 02:12:24 +0000

Diana, this post isn’t meant as an endorsement of McCain. I’m just throwing out the question: Would McCain be a Green President? Thanks for your input.

By: Jennifer

Jennifer — Mon, 02 Jun 2008 23:57:05 +0000

Well, Grist doesn’t make him look all that green. Frankly, although it sounds odd maybe coming from me, environment is one of my lesser concerns when it comes to voting. The government can help some with eco issues, but so can a large group of individuals – we don’t need policy to create huge eco changes; yeah, it’d be nice to have more gov support, but I’m not holding my breath. I’m more concerned with women’s rights and health care when it comes to voting.

By: Karen

Karen — Mon, 02 Jun 2008 23:45:55 +0000

Diana: I think who the League of Conservation is backing probably has a lot to do with the political party they’re already affiliated with.

Yes, your dad and stepfather have the right to vote for whomever they choose, but if that’s what we’re measuring McCain’s success by, I’m sure we could find just as many Vietnam Vets that are voting for him.

By: diana

diana — Mon, 02 Jun 2008 23:33:04 +0000

Are you kidding me ?! If you look at the League of Conservation Voters 2007 score sheet Clinton scores 73%, Obama 67% and McCain scored 0%. I don’t think he even showed up for any of the important votes. I haven’t checked NRDC or Sierra Club, but my guess would be that they won’t be endorsing McCain for president. Please check out the facts. My dad and stepfather, both Vietnam vets are not voting for McCain. Alright, I’ll get off my soapbox.

By: Karen

Karen — Mon, 02 Jun 2008 16:40:32 +0000

I think he’s sincere. He seems to be sincere in the other things he says and does.