National Environmental Group Endorses Obama - references position on "sham solution" gas tax holiday

[jefferson_dem]

National Environmental Group Endorses Barack Obama for President

Friends of the Earth Action cites senator’s stand for real energy solutions instead of sham Clinton-McCain ‘gas tax holiday’ as key reason for endorsement

WASHINGTON, D.C.—Friends of the Earth Action, a national environmental group based in Washington, D.C., announced today that it is endorsing Senator Barack Obama to be the nation’s next president.

“We endorse Senator Obama because we believe he is the best candidate for the environment,” said Friends of the Earth Action President Brent Blackwelder. “The ‘gas tax holiday’ debate is a defining moment in the presidential race. The two other candidates responded with sham solutions that won’t ease pain at the pump, but Senator Obama refused to play that typical Washington game. Instead, Obama called for real solutions that would make transportation more affordable and curb global warming. He showed the courage and candor we expect from a president.”

Experts agree that gas prices are likely to decline only slightly under a Clinton-McCain “gas tax holiday”—if they decline all. Instead of signing onto this gimmick, Obama has called for long-term solutions that would limit oil consumption by requiring cars to be more fuel efficient and expanding transportation options including passenger rail.

Blackwelder cited Obama’s strong pro-environment record, his policy proposals, the profile he has given global warming in his campaign, and the broad mandate he is building for change as other reasons for the endorsement. Obama earned a 96 percent rating from the League of Conservation Voters during his first two years in the Senate. Blackwelder said Friends of the Earth Action plans to inform its more than 100,000 activists in the U.S. about its support for Obama and to campaign for him in remaining primaries.

Friends of the Earth Action previously endorsed John Edwards in the Democratic primary process and engaged in early state independent expenditures on his behalf.

http://action.foe.org/pressRelease.jsp?press_release_KEY=367&t=2007_PRESS.dwt

[DerekJ]

1. Clinton lost the tree huggers.

[dkf]

2. She lost anyone who believes in serious policy proposals.

[John Q. Citizen]

4. She lost. Period.

This will be a significant endorsement in Oregon and Montana, both states with majorities of the public who favor strong environmental protections. It may also help in W. Virgiana. Obama has come out in opposition to mountain top removal for coal extraction.

[geek tragedy]

3. Tree-huggers? You're on the wrong site, Senor Freepo. n/t

[DerekJ]

5. Idiot!! I am making fun of Clinton's quite apparent republican tactics.

Just the same way as she dissed progressives, she might as well say "Screw'em" to the "tree Huggers" .

[geek tragedy]

21. Sorry. A lot of Hillbots really are that rightwing and stupid.

My mistake for not recognizing the snark.

[Kolesar]

7. You can buy a tshirt that proudly says treehugger at www.northernsun.com

or an attractive bumper sticker

[mod mom]

19. East Liverpool Toxic Waste Incinerator + the Clintons:

How The Clintons SOLD OUT OHIO: New Developments-Anthrax, Radioactive Waste, & Post Katrina Waste

http://www.democraticunderground.com/discuss/duboard.php?az=view_all&address=132x4537770

Ever wonder why Martin Sheen isn't supporting Hillary?

[DerekJ]

6. K & R

[TragedyandHope]

8. Wonderful news, thanks!

:kick:

[Brundle_Fly]

9. The term "Pandering"

doesn't even cover hillary on this one...I understand the politics of this sounding good, but then she went too far...
She called out congress, ( with us or against us ) to weigh in...
Of course, they didn't, go with her, as

319,000

jobs would be lost, roads and bridges would suffer

a full summer's worth of erosion & decay

& consumer savings would be

Nominal $28-$35 based on a large luxury sedan

over the course of three months.

$10 a month or $2.50+/- a fill up

This is such a loser for her, & demanding congress to weigh in was the single most

idiotic act

she's done so far me thinks.

Personally, after the Bridge collapse last year, this act was

completely unconscionable

[Cha]

17. paul krugman only calls it "pointless"...

I call it "evil".

[Brundle_Fly]

20. It is evil >:V

[K Gardner]

10. Does this mean the Tree Huggers are lying about Hillary's gas tax, too? UNDER THE BUS they go !

[Ichingcarpenter]

11. Al Gore must think this is a stupid idea also

He has a huge connection to Friends of the Earth.

[Cha]

18. You know Al Gore does..

I think he's staying so under the radar on this knowing the fookin' m$$$fm and their penchant for making it all about him when he speaks out..even though he's a Nobel Peace Prize Winner and a Huge Friend of our Earth.

[Zachstar]

24. He is going to have to make a decision before the primary ends or he will look weak.

I hope he will make it after May 6th

[FrenchieCat]

12. We will have a GREEN President!

[madrchsod]

13. ohhh noooooooo....... poor hillary

she does`t have a friend left in the world. i really feel sorry for her,she could have had their endorsement but obama well we all know how he works.....for the people

[ecdab]

14. The Clinton/McCain gas tax holiday has so many down sides

that it actually shocks me that she thinks we are this dumb. Sadder still - there is no way that Hillary doesn't understand that this a ridiculous and harmful proposal.

[Zachstar]

25. Amen!

[The Doctor.]

15. More good reasons to support Obama.

Go here and help debunk the "Obama supporters are blind" myth;

http://www.democraticunderground.com/discuss/duboard.php?az=view_all&address=132x5800373

[Cha]

16. Good call..hilary is not

a friend of the Earth.. are you kidding? with her "Obliteration" mentality!

[phrigndumass]

22. K/R

[Zachstar]

23. Looks like Clinton is losing support in another important aspect.

I look forward to their help as we take back the white house with OBAMA!!

[Forkboy]

26. The earth is dead to me.