Kelly Ayotte possible presidential campaign, 2016/Natural resources
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 Kelly Ayotte |
U.S. Senator (2011-2017) Former Attorney General of New Hampshire (2004-2009) |
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Climate change
| "Kelly Ayotte and John McCain Discuss Climate Change and Energy Policy," March 13, 2010. |
- According to a December 2014 Boston Globe article, Kelly Ayotte, "said she believes there is evidence of human impact on the environment." Ayotte said, "Just like the Democrats, the Republicans have different viewpoints, so I don’t think that any one senator represents the party."[1]
Energy production
- At a Citizens for Responsible Energy Solutions forum in December 2014, Kelly Ayotte said, "We’re missing an opportunity as we think about long term energy policy for this country, that will help our economy, that will protect our security, that will protect our environment. And, that’s only going to happen if all the stakeholders come together and we actually are willing to take these issues up in Congress – not just 'we disapprove of this' – what’s your alternative? What is your alternative that is going to make a difference, that is going to ensure that we can impose market-based solutions, where we have everyone together, and all the stakeholders together. That’s when we will make a difference, and that is where this discussion has to go. If we continue the either/or discussion, we are not doing what we should do for the United States of America, and the opportunities we have in this great country."[2]
- According to her website, Ayotte "wants to expand domestic sources of energy - including environmentally responsible oil and natural gas production," and she "recognizes that clean and reliable nuclear power is essential to reducing America's dependence on fossil fuels."[3]
Keystone XL Pipeline
- Kelly Ayotte voted to approve the Keystone XL Pipeline in November 2014. She said, "Construction of the Keystone XL pipeline has support from Republicans, Democrats, manufacturers, and labor unions because of the project's positive impact on energy production and economic growth. It's being held up because of partisan politics in Washington, DC, despite the fact that the project has been under review for the past six years and has cleared environmental reviews by the Obama administration. States affected by Keystone XL have supported advancing this project, and this bipartisan legislation seeks to allow the project to advance while complying with applicable state and local laws, including those protecting private property rights."[4]
- In 2012, Ayotte co-sponsored a bill to approve the Keystone XL Pipeline project. She said, "Keystone is a shovel ready project that will create thousands of jobs while helping reduce America's energy dependence on foreign regimes. Having been under environmental review for more than three years, there is no reason for this project to be delayed further. If the President won't act to move forward with this worthy project, Congress will."[5]
Environmental policy
- In 2012, Kelly Ayotte, voted "against a 'resolution of disapproval' of the MATS rule, which would require coal-fired power plants to reduce uncontrolled mercury emissions by 90 percent by 2015."[6]
- In 2012, Ayotte said, "All EPA regulations need to be carefully evaluated on a case-by-case basis to determine their impact on the environment and on the economy. In the Senate, I will continue to take a commonsense approach to responsible environmental protection."[6]
Cap and trade
- According to The New York Times, Ayotte opposed cap and trade during her 2010 campaign for Senate.[7]
Recent news
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See also
Footnotes
- ↑ Boston Globe, “New clout for climate change naysayer,” accessed January 15, 2015
- ↑ Citizens for Responsible Energy Solutions, “Senator Ayotte and Representative Gibson Headline CRES Forum,” accessed January 15, 2015
- ↑ Senate.gov, “Energy,” accessed January 15, 2015
- ↑ Senate.gov, “Senator Ayotte's Statement on Vote to Advance Keystone XL Pipeline,” accessed January 21, 2015
- ↑ Senate.gov, “Ayotte Backs Bipartisan Legislation to Approve Keystone XL Pipeline,” accessed January 21, 2015
- ↑ 6.0 6.1 Senate.gov, “Ayotte Votes to Protect New Hampshire's Air and Water Quality,” accessed January 15, 2015
- ↑ The New York Times, “Across the Board, GOP Senate Candidates Shy Away From Cap and Trade,” accessed January 21, 2015
