McCarthy saw that young voters and suburban women tend to believe 10 to 20% more than their male counterparts that climate action is important. So he dispatched to his caucus, different members to come up with a suite of ideas. Gas prices are coming down around the country, but are still at high levels. Is it fair to blame the party in power for gas prices when you as know, as the Republican on the right side that the global commodity market determines oil prices?
With the US midterm elections looming, the window for enacting meaningful climate policy may be closing. November’s elections will determine which party controls Congress, and that will have far reaching implications for the planet. Historically, the midterms have been bad news for the party in control of the White House, but the Dobbs decision by the Supreme Court overturning Roe v. Wade and the passage of the Inflation Reduction Act may have changed that calculus. Where do voters stand going into the midterms, and how does climate factor into their decisions?
Guests:
Nathaniel Stinnett, Founder & Executive Director, Environmental Voter Project
Chelsea Henderson, Director of Editorial Content, RepublicEN
Jean Chemnick, Climate Reporter, E&E News
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