Document Type
Article
Publication Date
2008
Abstract
For the first time in living memory, the environment is receiving significant attention in a presidential election. Both Senator John McCain (R-AZ) and Senator Barack Obama (D-IL) have given speeches and run television advertisements on the issue and (after a slow start) are being asked questions by the national press about where they stand on climate change and energy.
This article compares the actions and positions of the two candidates on environmental, energy, and resources issues. It begins by looking at their voting records, presents their endorsements and campaign contributions, and then discusses their positions as shown in their campaign position papers, speeches, responses to voter questionnaires, and similar sources. The intent here is to provide an objective comparison without evaluating the merits of the stances taken.
Disciplines
Environmental Law | Law | President/Executive Department
Center/Program
Sabin Center for Climate Change Law
Recommended Citation
Michael B. Gerrard,
McCain vs. Obama on Environment, Energy, and Resources,
23(2)
Nat. Resources & Env't.
3
(2008).
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