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Sen. John McCain was once a "maverick" on climate change, so much so that he convinced one of his closest friends in the Senate, Lindsey Graham, to champion the issue. Now, as Graham and another McCain pal -- Joe Lieberman -- draft a climate bill that they hope will attract broader Republican support, McCain has taken up the GOP's talking points and slammed their efforts.
"Their start has been horrendous," McCain said on Thursday. "Obviously, they're going nowhere." McCain called the climate bill that passed the House in January a "monstrosity," and is echoing his fellow Republicans in calling the Senate effort "cap and tax."
McCain worked with Lieberman on a climate bill in 2003, and reintroduced the legislation in 2005 and 2007. Former aides say that McCain's work on the issue is the only reason Congress is debating it now, and Graham sounds equally mystified by his former mentor's reversal.
"I wouldn't be here on this issue without him," Graham said. "He's the guy that introduced me to the climate problem."
Lobbyists who have spoken with McCain said the Obama administration has not put enough political capital into the issue for it to be worth the Arizona senator breaking with his party over -- that a much stronger bipartisan effort would be necessary for him to do so.
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"Their start has been horrendous," McCain said on Thursday. "Obviously, they're going nowhere." McCain called the climate bill that passed the House in January a "monstrosity," and is echoing his fellow Republicans in calling the Senate effort "cap and tax."
McCain worked with Lieberman on a climate bill in 2003, and reintroduced the legislation in 2005 and 2007. Former aides say that McCain's work on the issue is the only reason Congress is debating it now, and Graham sounds equally mystified by his former mentor's reversal.
"I wouldn't be here on this issue without him," Graham said. "He's the guy that introduced me to the climate problem."
Lobbyists who have spoken with McCain said the Obama administration has not put enough political capital into the issue for it to be worth the Arizona senator breaking with his party over -- that a much stronger bipartisan effort would be necessary for him to do so.
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beckjr2000
10:50AM Nov 20th 2009
I respect both Joe Lieberman and Lindsay Graham but I think that supporting this fairly tale called Global Warming and Cap and Trade is a big mistake on their part and for our country.
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Stella
10:53AM Nov 20th 2009
I agree. With all of the other runaway spending projects now being pushed by this administration, action on the Cap and Trade Myth is the LAST THING our country needs.
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(19) mgb1klempson
12:35PM Nov 20th 2009
i have no respect for lindsay graham-i lost it when he said if you opposed illegal immimgration to la raza that you were a bigot and to shut up-dont trust him he says he is a conservative and rarely acts like one
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(2) garry402
11:01AM Nov 20th 2009
Crap and tax will affect everyone not just the rich. If they ever pass this scam, the summers will get hotter and the winters get colder because no one will be able to heat or cool their own home.
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(11) pgrlights
11:31AM Nov 20th 2009
McCain never speaks up unless there is something in it for him.All of you see where letting the repuke business people run our economy got us...!!
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(-3) danenrmd
12:09PM Nov 20th 2009
WHAT EVER McCAIN'S MOTIVATION IS, IT IS ONE LESS HELPFULL IDIOT HELPING THE ENEMY OF THIS COUNTRY. GLOBAL WARMING CANARD IS ONE OF THE PLOY BY THE CABAL OF PROGRESSIVES,SOCIALIST.FASCIST,COLLECTIVES, AND THE UNDER PRODUCERS TO TRANSFER WEALTH(LIFE BLOOD) FROM GREAT PRODUCERS TO THEM. BELIEVE IT OR NOT THESE PEOPLE HAVE DECLARED AN UNCONVENTIONAL WARFARE TO THESE BELOVED COUNTRY.
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(2) Chris Williams
12:32PM Nov 20th 2009
Although I don't agree with him totally, Lindsey Graham is a reasonable Republican who is fair in his assessment on both political and legislative issues.
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(0) Lizzie
12:40PM Nov 20th 2009
Think about it:Al Gore is interested in GREEN, your GREEN (money)
The government has so much debt, they have to invent new TAXES to stay afloat.
The government has so much debt, they have to invent new TAXES to stay afloat.
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(7) john black
1:27AM Nov 21st 2009
you keep leaving out George and George(aka dumb and dumber)
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(-4) john black
1:29AM Nov 21st 2009
Alright boys place nice. The tea partiers are watching.
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(-3) john black
2:45PM Nov 21st 2009
No matter what any subject is about be it positive or negative We can always count on good old cowboybill to bring up one of his oddball friends for a negative spin. This man is so full of gloom and doom until it's a shame. He must really had a depraved childhood or something. I just don't get it.
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(-4) MY LOVE ALICE
7:20PM Nov 21st 2009
I had to live through the corruption and gross deficit spending of Ronnie. Then the Bush family took the budget and threw it in the garbage.
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(-6) libslie0066
9:34PM Nov 22nd 2009
hard-pressed consumers and taxpayers might finally figure out that the fear-mongering over global warming has little to do with scientific “evidence” to back up the speculation, assumptions and assertions that mankind faces a climate cataclysm. (Models are not evidence.) It has everything to do with money, prestige, careers, power and control over energy use and economic opportunity – and an abiding distaste for hydrocarbons, personal freedom, modern living standards, and real environmental justice.
But don’t hold your breath for a debate. Climate alarmists are scared to death to debate. They prefer to dismiss and intimidate climate realists, assert “consensus,” and assiduously ignore both Earth’s history of natural climate change and the 31,000 “Oregon Petition” natural scientists who vigorously contest their claims of manmade Climate Armageddon.
But don’t hold your breath for a debate. Climate alarmists are scared to death to debate. They prefer to dismiss and intimidate climate realists, assert “consensus,” and assiduously ignore both Earth’s history of natural climate change and the 31,000 “Oregon Petition” natural scientists who vigorously contest their claims of manmade Climate Armageddon.
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(1) Michelle
10:46PM Nov 22nd 2009
God, Im so greatful that this man, is not navigating the current rough waters we have today...
So, basically, McCain is not willing to back the notion that there is a problem, so, he will not stand in support of legislation, that he himself sparked. Just cuz everyone else is locked down on "NO".
There is enough evidence out there, to suggest that there could be issues with climate, would it be wise to speed up the process, or do what you can to slow it a bit? With this, it may be safer, to err on the side of caution. After all, if all you that say, its a myth, are wrong...and it becomes evident past the point of no return...I could conceivably see bodies on pikes over this sort of thing. You can't put the whole planet at risk, over political ideology. If science points to areas where we could improve our future, we'd be fools to ignore this science.
So, basically, McCain is not willing to back the notion that there is a problem, so, he will not stand in support of legislation, that he himself sparked. Just cuz everyone else is locked down on "NO".
There is enough evidence out there, to suggest that there could be issues with climate, would it be wise to speed up the process, or do what you can to slow it a bit? With this, it may be safer, to err on the side of caution. After all, if all you that say, its a myth, are wrong...and it becomes evident past the point of no return...I could conceivably see bodies on pikes over this sort of thing. You can't put the whole planet at risk, over political ideology. If science points to areas where we could improve our future, we'd be fools to ignore this science.
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