OPINION March 27, 2019 Democrats running from Ocasio-Cortez's Green New Deal – here’s why On Tuesday, the Senate rejected the nonbinding Green New Deal resolution proposed by Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, D-N.Y., and Sen. Ed Markey, D-Mass., with 42 Democrats and Sen. Bernie Sanders, I-Vt., voting "present" rather than sign their names to what is very likely the most radical, dangerous, destructive policy offered in decades.
OPINION March 27, 2019 Sen. Ted Cruz: Green New Deal promises to destroy the American energy industry as we know it Most Americans are now familiar with the so-called “Green New Deal” and its plan to save the world from the evils of atmospheric carbon by restricting cars, airplanes, and bovine flatulence at astronomic cost to the American people.
2020 Presidential Election March 27, 2019 From 'universal' income to Green New Deal, 15 far-out ideas from the 2020 Democratic field For a Democratic presidential field shaping up to be the most liberal grouping of candidates in modern American history, it appears no idea is too far-reaching to at least consider.
Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez March 27, 2019 AOC bristles as GOP lawmaker blasts Green New Deal as 'elitist' pet project of rich liberals U.S. Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, D-N.Y., was forced to defend her Green New Deal from accusations of elitism after a Republican colleague in the House trashed the measure as welcomed only by rich liberals in New York and California.
Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez March 26, 2019 Ocasio-Cortez on Mike Lee: ‘If this guy can be Senator, you can do anything’ Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez took aim at Sen. Mike Lee on Tuesday following his earlier criticisms of the Green New Deal.
Green New Deal March 26, 2019 Rand Paul: Democrats have to defend Green New Deal, it shows 'lunacy' of the left Sen. Rand Paul, R-Ky., ripped the Green New Deal Tuesday calling it “lunacy” from the left and defended the Senate test vote saying the country needs to know how much the potential legislation could cost.
Green New Deal March 26, 2019 Green New Deal fails Senate test vote as dozens of Democrats vote 'present' The Green New Deal, a sweeping Democratic proposal for dealing with climate change, fell at the first hurdle Tuesday as the Senate failed to reach the 60 votes necessary to begin debate on the non-binding resolution, with 42 Democrats and Sen. Bernie Sanders, I-Vt., voting "present."
2020 Presidential Election March 26, 2019 Hickenlooper targets Green New Deal as 'unachievable' Former Colorado Gov. John Hickenlooper is emphasizing that he’s the first Democratic presidential candidate to oppose the Green New Deal.
OPINION March 26, 2019 Sen. Lamar Alexander: Green New Deal would cost trillions annually – here's a better idea I believe climate change is real. I believe that human emissions of greenhouse gases are a major cause of climate change.
Senate March 26, 2019 Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez rips Mitch McConnell for Green New Deal vote: 'He doesn't want to save our planet' Progressive Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez spoke out on Tuesday ahead of the Senate vote on her Green New Deal and slammed Majority Leader Mitch McConnell for rushing the bill in what many have called an attempt to divide Democrats.
Green New Deal March 24, 2019 Ocasio-Cortez blasts GOP's upcoming ‘bluff-vote’ on Green New Deal U.S. Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, D-N.Y., blasted congressional Republicans on Saturday for seeking a “bluff” vote on her proposed Green New Deal -- a move that other Democrats have also derided as a political stunt.