Beauprez: "You can't have it both ways."
It was mind-blowing to hear Republican candidate for governor Bob Beauprez trying to position himself as a proponent of alternative energy. It was heartening to hear Ryan Warner of KCFR calling him on his hypocrisy. And then, whoops:
Warner: Some might accuse you of being reliant on fossil fuels. You're number 10 in the house in campaign money from oil and gas interests in 2004. Your critics say you've repeatedly voted against funding for alternative energy. Supported President Bush's plan to give energy companies tax breaks and subsidies. You're talking a lot about alternative sources. Does this represent a shift in emphasis for you?
Beauprez: No. I think the truth is I have had a balanced approach... You can't have it both ways."
And lord knows he's tried.
Cross-posted at Square State.
Warner: Some might accuse you of being reliant on fossil fuels. You're number 10 in the house in campaign money from oil and gas interests in 2004. Your critics say you've repeatedly voted against funding for alternative energy. Supported President Bush's plan to give energy companies tax breaks and subsidies. You're talking a lot about alternative sources. Does this represent a shift in emphasis for you?
Beauprez: No. I think the truth is I have had a balanced approach... You can't have it both ways."
And lord knows he's tried.
Cross-posted at Square State.
posted by 300 Spartans Gym at 12:19:00 PM
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