Thursday, January 30, 2025

Presidential Candidates on Energy: Paul

Washington’s long-tenured bloodlines are apparent in the ongoing presidential race, as Bushes, Clintons and other familiar faces are once again heading into primary season. U.S. Senator Rand Paul’s name carries precedence on the footsteps of his father, Ron – an outspoken, 24-year Congress veteran who ran for the presidency three separate times (including receiving the Libertarian nomination in 1988). Both

Presidential Candidates on Energy: Jindal

“Energy resources are a blessing, not a curse.” Second-term Louisiana Governor Bobby Jindal is running for the 2016 Republican nomination. Jindal published his energy plan earlier this fall, based a 2014 energy plan which he had previously developed. Gov. Jindal’s key energy points are featured below. Promote energy development on federal lands, build the Keystone XL pipeline, yes to nuclear power Our

Presidential Candidates on Energy: Fiorina

Gives thumbs up to Keystone and crude oil exports Former Hewlett Packard CEO Carly Fiorina is running for the 2016 Republican nomination. Fiorina talked about energy in an interview with The Fuse in June. Here is a summary of her energy policy thoughts: Crude oil export ban: I would lift the restriction on exporting oil. Keystone XL pipeline: I support the Keystone

Presidential Candidates on Energy: Carson

Carson disfavors government subsidies, but would redirect oil subsidies toward more ethanol fueling stations While campaigning in Iowa, Dr. Ben Carson commented:  “I don’t particularly like the idea of government subsidies for anything because it interferes with the natural free market,” according to The Des Moines Register. “Therefore, I would probably be in favor of taking that $4 billion a year we spend on oil