POLITICO Energy
Meet Kamala Harris’ new climate messenger
Oct 17, 2024
Josh Siegel, an energy reporter for POLITICO, talks with Camila Thorndike, the new climate engagement director for Kamala Harris' campaign. They discuss Thorndike's strategy to rally young voters around climate issues just weeks before the election. The conversation highlights how recent hurricanes have raised awareness about climate change and the contrasting policies of the current and previous administrations. Additionally, they delve into campaign tactics in battleground states and the federal push for nuclear energy as part of the clean energy transition.
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- Kamala Harris's campaign, under climate engagement director Kamiya Thorndike, is focusing on mobilizing climate-conscious voters in battleground states.
- The campaign emphasizes local clean energy opportunities to connect directly with voters' lives, particularly targeting students motivated by climate issues.
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Kamala Harris's Climate Engagement Strategy
Kamala Harris's campaign has appointed Kamiya Thorndike as the climate engagement director, emphasizing the importance of mobilizing climate-conscious voters. Thorndike, who previously worked with Rewiring America and has experience in political roles, aims to develop messaging that resonates with climate advocates to boost voter turnout. The urgency of climate change has been underscored by recent hurricanes that have intensified public interest in climate issues, creating an opportunity for the campaign to contrast Harris's approach with that of her opponents. This strategy seeks to rally young voters and those concerned about environmental justice, showcasing Harris's commitment to climate action rather than policy alone.
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