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Rocky Anderson on Environment

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Polluting industries' campaign donations weaken the EPA. (Dec 2011)
As mayor, national model in reducing resource use. (Apr 2007)

Michele Bachmann on Environment

Republican Representative (MN)

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EPA rulemaking has been based on politics, not science. (Sep 2011)
Endorsed by Sportsmen's and Animal Owners' Voting Alliance. (Nov 2010)
Voted NO on $2 billion more for Cash for Clunkers program. (Jul 2009)
Voted NO on protecting free-roaming horses and burros. (Jul 2009)
Voted NO on environmental education grants for outdoor experiences. (Sep 2008)
Voted NO on $9.7B for Amtrak improvements and operation thru 2013. (Jun 2008)
Make tax deduction permanent for conservation easements. (Mar 2009)
Targeted as "Dirty Dozen" for anti-environmentalism. (Aug 2010)

Joe Biden on Environment

Vice President; previously Democratic Senator (DE)

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1970s: Push to prohibit refineries, to protect state beaches. (Oct 2010)
America should guarantee Katrina reconstruction. (Jun 2007)
Take away the billions of subsidy to the oil companies. (Jun 2007)
Scored 80% on Humane Society Scorecard on animal protection. (Jan 2007)
Voted YES on including oil & gas smokestacks in mercury regulations. (Sep 2005)
Voted NO on confirming Gale Norton as Secretary of Interior. (Jan 2001)
Voted NO on more funding for forest roads and fish habitat. (Sep 1999)
Voted YES on transportation demo projects. (Mar 1998)
Voted YES on reducing funds for road-building in National Forests. (Sep 1997)
Voted YES on continuing desert protection in California. (Oct 1994)
Voted YES on requiring EPA risk assessments. (May 1994)
End commercial whaling and illegal trade in whale meat. (Jun 2001)
Rated 95% by the LCV, indicating pro-environment votes. (Dec 2003)
EPA must do better on mercury clean-up. (Apr 2004)
Strengthen prohibitions against animal fighting. (Jan 2007)

Herman Cain on Environment

Republican Businessman & Talk-Show Host

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EPA should not start regulating dust, as scheduled in 2012. (Sep 2011)
The EPA has gone wild with abuse. (Sep 2011)
No ethanol subsidies; let markets decide forms of energy. (May 2011)

Hillary Clinton on Environment

Secretary of State; previously Democratic Senator (NY)

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$5B for green-collar jobs in economic stimulus package. (Jan 2008)
Voted against and consistently opposed to Yucca Mountain. (Jan 2008)
A comprehensive energy plan as our Apollo moon shot. (Jan 2008)
Advocate a cap and trade system. (Dec 2007)
Better track kids� products for exposures to toxic materials. (Dec 2007)
Support green-collar job training. (Aug 2007)
Put someone in charge of Katrina recovery who actually cares. (Aug 2007)
Overcome almost criminal indifference to Katrina rebuilding. (Jun 2007)
Launched EPA study of air quality at Ground Zero. (Jun 2007)
Scored 100% on Humane Society Scorecard on animal protection. (Jan 2007)
Stands for clean air and funding the EPA. (Sep 2000)
Reduce air pollution to improve children�s health. (Jun 1998)
Voted YES on including oil & gas smokestacks in mercury regulations. (Sep 2005)
Voted NO on confirming Gale Norton as Secretary of Interior. (Jan 2001)
Remove PCBs from Hudson River by dredging 200 miles. (Apr 2001)
Rated 89% by the LCV, indicating pro-environment votes. (Dec 2003)
EPA must do better on mercury clean-up. (Apr 2004)
Sponsored bill for tax credit to remove lead-based paint. (Nov 2005)
Sponsored bill for commission to examine Katrina response. (Sep 2005)
Sponsored health impact bill for environmental health. (Apr 2006)
Grants for beach water pollution under Clean Water Act. (Apr 2008)
Inter-state compact for Great Lakes water resources. (Jul 2008)
Strengthen prohibitions against animal fighting. (Jan 2007)

Newt Gingrich on Environment

Former Republican Representative (GA-6) and Speaker of the House

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EPA should not regulate dust storms in Iowa. (Jan 2012)
Critical Katrina recovery by energetic church volunteers. (Jun 2011)
Replace EPA with new Environmental Solutions Agency. (Feb 2011)
Katrina's collapse of New Orleans was avoidable. (Dec 2007)
Boston's Big Dig was a classic pork barrel project. (Dec 2007)
Reject apocalyptic warnings; they only lead to higher taxes. (Dec 2007)
Greatest enviro dangers are poverty & command bureaucracy. (Sep 2007)
Combine healthy environment and a healthy economy. (Dec 2006)
Early 1980s: co-sponsored Endangered Species Act. (Jun 1995)
Regulating 15 more contaminants under Clean Water Act. (Oct 1993)

Mike Huckabee on Environment

Republican AR Governor

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Stewardship of the air and land and soil is very important. (Feb 2008)
Follow Boy Scout rule: leave earth better than we found it. (May 2007)
Supported conserving Buffalo River in north AR against dams. (Jan 2007)
Conservatives believe in conservation. (Jan 2007)
The earth is the Lord�s; we are merely its caretakers. (Jan 2007)
More state autonomy on brownfields & Superfund cleanups. (Aug 2001)
Support State Revolving Loan Fund for flexible Clean Water. (Aug 2001)
Supports national drought policy, focusing on readiness. (Sep 2001)
Maintain water flow in Mississippi & Missouri Rivers. (Feb 2001)

Jon Huntsman on Environment

Republican UT Governor

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Disallow hotter levels of nuclear waste in Utah. (Nov 2003)

Gary Johnson on Environment

Former Republican NM Governor

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More state autonomy on brownfields & Superfund cleanups. (Aug 2001)
Support State Revolving Loan Fund for flexible Clean Water. (Aug 2001)
Focus on prevention and states for Endangered Species. (Aug 2001)
Collaborative, incentive driven, locally-based solutions. (Aug 2001)
Apply "Good Samaritan" rules to abandoned mine cleanup. (Aug 2001)
State primacy over water quantity & quality issues. (Aug 2001)

Barack Obama on Environment

Democratic President (2008); IL Senator (2004)

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Promised that anyone losing job in spill would get BP check. (Nov 2010)
Government should invest in clean energy & green jobs. (Oct 2008)
$150B over next 10 years for green energy sector. (Aug 2008)
Support reforestation as carbon sequestration issue. (Jul 2008)
Willing to suspend ethanol subsidy to keep food prices down. (May 2008)
Genesis teaches stewardship of earth: sacrifice for future. (Apr 2008)
1980s: Tested for asbestos at Chicago housing project. (Apr 2008)
Regulate animal feeding operations for pollution. (Feb 2008)
Will end the notion of Yucca Mountain nuclear storage. (Jan 2008)
Promote green technologies and fuel efficiency standards. (Dec 2007)
Organized inner-city recycling; fought environmental racism. (Oct 2007)
Reduce mercury and lead to protect community health. (Aug 2007)
Protect the Great Lakes & our National Parks and Forests. (Aug 2007)
1985: Organized asbestos removal in Chicago housing project. (Aug 2007)
Passed lead abatement & 24 other laws in IL Senate. (Aug 2007)
Give Katrina contracts to locals, not to Halliburton. (Jun 2007)
Health Care for Hybrids proposal for fuel efficiency. (Mar 2007)
Scored 60% on Humane Society Scorecard on animal protection. (Jan 2007)
Three months working on minority students recycling. (Aug 1996)
Voted YES on including oil & gas smokestacks in mercury regulations. (Sep 2005)
Tax credit to remove lead-based housepaint. (Nov 2005)
Establish commission to examine Katrina response. (Sep 2005)
Sponsored health impact bill for environmental health. (Apr 2006)
Inter-state compact for Great Lakes water resources. (Jul 2008)
Strengthen prohibitions against animal fighting. (Jan 2007)

Sarah Palin on Environment

Republican Governor (AK); 2008 nominee for Vice President

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1996: initial mayoral issue: Bike paths in Wasilla. (Sep 2011)
Exxon Valdez spill was environmental & economic disaster. (Nov 2009)
20 years to recover Exxon Valdez damages for people of AK. (Nov 2009)
FactCheck: Praised $500M for Valdez victims; but wanted $2B. (Nov 2009)
Opposed protections for salmon from mining contamination. (Aug 2008)
Sue US government to stop listing polar bear as endangered. (Aug 2008)
We must encourage timber, mining, drilling, & fishing. (Jan 2008)
Wolf predator control is important for subsistence hunters. (Sep 2007)
Feds shouldn�t list beluga whales as endangered. (Aug 2007)
Provide stability in regulations for developers. (Jan 2007)
Convince the rest of the nation to open ANWR. (Jan 2007)
Fish platform: �Resource First� philosophy. (Nov 2006)
Rail provides critical link for business development. (Nov 2006)
Supports �Roads to Resources�: subsidized access to mines. (Oct 2006)
Don�t duplicate effort in monitoring cruise ship emissions. (Oct 2006)
Don�t amend AK constitution for rural subsistence fishing. (Oct 2006)

Ron Paul on Environment

Republican Representative (TX-14); previously Libertarian for President

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Recycling consumes more energy than it saves. (Apr 2011)
Neglected property rights during the industrial revolution. (Jan 2008)
Property rights are the foundation of all rights. (Sep 2007)
Scored 14% on Humane Society Scorecard on animal protection. (Jan 2007)
Voted NO on $2 billion more for Cash for Clunkers program. (Jul 2009)
Voted NO on protecting free-roaming horses and burros. (Jul 2009)
Voted NO on environmental education grants for outdoor experiences. (Sep 2008)
Voted NO on $9.7B for Amtrak improvements and operation thru 2013. (Jun 2008)
Voted NO on increasing AMTRAK funding by adding $214M to $900M. (Jun 2006)
Voted YES on barring website promoting Yucca Mountain nuclear waste dump. (May 2006)
Voted NO on speeding up approval of forest thinning projects. (Nov 2003)
Rated 5% by the LCV, indicating anti-environment votes. (Dec 2003)
Give tax breaks for start-up farms for 10-year commitment. (Jan 2008)
Make tax deduction permanent for conservation easements. (Mar 2009)
Repeal requirements for compact fluorescent bulbs. (Jan 2011)

Tim Pawlenty on Environment

Republican MN Governor

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Should monitor EPA's over-regulatory stance. (Jun 2011)

Rick Perry on Environment

Republican Governor (TX)

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Create jobs by taking advantage of our natural resources. (Oct 2011)
We reduced NO2 and ozone in TX without scientists dictating. (Sep 2011)
Flexible permitting to reduce ozone & NOx levels. (Feb 2011)
Flexible permitting: cap emissions for entire facility. (Nov 2010)
Katrina: feds impede crucial work; get out of the way. (Nov 2010)
Stop declaring wildlife sanctuaries on water reservoirs. (Feb 2007)
More state autonomy on brownfields & Superfund cleanups. (Aug 2001)
Support State Revolving Loan Fund for flexible Clean Water. (Aug 2001)
Supports national drought policy, focusing on readiness. (Sep 2001)
Maintain water flow in Mississippi & Missouri Rivers. (Feb 2001)
Focus on prevention and states for Endangered Species. (Aug 2001)
Collaborative, incentive driven, locally-based solutions. (Aug 2001)
Apply "Good Samaritan" rules to abandoned mine cleanup. (Aug 2001)
State primacy over water quantity & quality issues. (Aug 2001)

Buddy Roemer on Environment

Former Governor (LA)

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No stance on record.

Mitt Romney on Environment

Former Republican Governor (MA)

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Cross-border pollution matters; so build natural gas system. (Jan 2012)
States should be able to have their own emissions standards. (Jan 2008)
Response to Big Dig death shows how Romney handles crises. (Mar 2007)
Lit mountain with Olympic rings while placating enviro�s. (Aug 2004)
Clean environment will be a campaign theme. (Mar 2002)

Rick Santorum on Environment

Republican Jr Senator (PA)

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Nature is a subtle web of intricate connections. (Apr 2006)
Voted NO on including oil & gas smokestacks in mercury regulations. (Sep 2005)
Voted YES on confirming Gale Norton as Secretary of Interior. (Jan 2001)
Voted YES on more funding for forest roads and fish habitat. (Sep 1999)
Voted NO on transportation demo projects. (Mar 1998)
Voted NO on reducing funds for road-building in National Forests. (Sep 1997)
Rated 0% by the LCV, indicating anti-environment votes. (Dec 2003)

Jill Stein on Environment

Former Green Challenger MA Governor

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Environment & economy are interdependent; not at odds. (Dec 2011)
Sustainable transportation plus sustainable food supply. (Dec 2011)
Sustainable development; and ban genetically modified food. (Nov 2001)

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