January 30, 2007
MMMittBopp And Other Afternoon Tidbits
Ex-Gov. Mitt Romney's campaign landed another pro-life verifier this afternoon. They've unveiled the endorsement of RNC member James Bopp, Jr., the long-time counsel for National Right to Life and other social consevative groups. Bopp has argued four times before the Supreme Court. He will be Romney's "Special Adviser on Life Issues." His statement speaks for itself:
Governor, Mitt Romney has stood side-by-side with those seeking to protect the weakest and most innocent of our society. In one of our country's most liberal states, he has acted to protect the sanctity of life. Governor Romney's record on fundamental life issues is one of not just words but action. I am proud to count myself among his supporters."
As in: I believe Romney. So should you.
BTW: Bopp spearheaded a resolution at the recent RNC winter meeting designed to poke Sen. John McCain in the eye: it repudiated his signature campaign finance legislation.
Need evidence that McCain isn't pandering to conservative intellectuals and the oil lobby? Here's what McCain said today on the Senate floor:
The number of individuals in Washington who reject the clear evidence of global warming appears to be shrinking as its dramatic manifestations mount. A large number of prominent scientists, industry leaders, environmentalists, state and local government officials, the faith-based community, and others agree that climate change is real and we must move quickly to address the problem in a meaningful and sustainable manner.
Won't the costs of fixing the problem overwhelm the benefits, Senator?
We recognize that many fear the costs of taking action. But there are costs to delay as well. Failure to implement significant reductions in net greenhouse gas emissions in the near term will yield only more climate change and a much harder job in the future. Simply stated, inaction is unsustainable.
To be sure, the number of conservative Republican elites who deny the reality of climate change..er..global warming, is dwindling. And McCain readily bragged today about the market-oriented principles he espouses. A solution, he said,
must utilize a market-based, economy wide Acap and trade@ system. It must limit greenhouse gas emissions and allow the trading of emission credits across the economy to drive enterprise, innovation and efficiency. This is the central component of our legislation. Voluntary efforts will not change the status quo, taxes are counterproductive, and markets are more dependable than regulators in effecting sustainable change.
We wonder: will global warming be more of an issue for Republicans than for Democrats?
Posted at 02:35 PM
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