2010 DIRTY DOZEN
LCV Announces Michele Bachmann Winner of the “People’s Choice” of the 2010 Dirty Dozen
Feb. 8, 2010 - Today, the League of Conservation Voters (LCV), which works to turn environmental values into national priorities, announced that Michele Bachmann (R-MN) has been named to the 2010 Dirty Dozen as the “People’s Choice.” Rep. Bachmann won the nomination to the Dirty Dozen list through an online vote where she received 60 percent of the votes.
“Representative Bachmann’s landslide win as the ‘People’s Choice’ clearly shows voters are fed up with her over-the-top, anti-science rhetoric in which she continually parrots the talking points of Big Oil and other corporate polluters,” said Tony Massaro, LCV Senior Vice President for Political Affairs. “Instead of standing up for new clean energy jobs for Minnesota, Representative Bachmann’s voting record and antics demonstrate that she’s more interested in keeping us hooked on the same failed energy policies of the past.”
Rep. Bachmann has an abysmal lifetime LCV score of 2%*. She not only voted against the American Clean Energy & Security Act, which would help create over 30,000 clean energy jobs in Minnesota**, reduce carbon pollution and increase energy independence, but she has consistently spread misinformation on the dangers of global warming and benefits of building a clean energy economy.
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LCV Names Roy Blunt to 2010 Dirty Dozen List, Launches BigOilBlunt.com
Feb. 8, 2010 - Today, the League of Conservation Voters (LCV), which works to turn environmental values into national priorities, announced that U.S. Rep. Roy Blunt of Missouri’s 7th District and candidate for U.S. Senate has been named to its 2010 "Dirty Dozen" list.
Rep. Blunt’s lifetime LCV environmental score is an abysmal 2%. In 2009, he received a 0% score after voting against every major piece of clean energy and environmental legislation.[1] LCV also launched BigOilBlunt.com, a website dedicated to exposing Rep. Blunt’s ongoing efforts to stand in the way of progress on clean energy and protect Big Oil’s profits.
"In his twelve years in office, Rep. Roy Blunt has taken good care of Big Oil by maintaining their costly tax breaks while continually voting against opportunities to create clean energy jobs, reduce pollution and improve fuel economy for Missourians," said Tony Massaro, Senior Vice President for Political Affairs at the League of Conservation Voters. "As Senator, Roy Blunt would be paid for by Big Oil and that's exactly why LCV is naming Roy Blunt to the Dirty Dozen for the 2010 campaign cycle."
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LCV Responds to Pombo’s Comeback Attempt with Second Nomination to Dirty Dozen
Feb. 8, 2010 - The League of Conservation Voters (LCV), which works to turn environmental values into national priorities, today announced Richard Pombo to the 2010 "Dirty Dozen" list. Ex-Rep. Richard Pombo (R-CA) recently announced that he will make a comeback attempt in an open House seat that neighbors the district he lost in 2006.
“Few candidates deserve a spot on the Dirty Dozen more than Richard Pombo because he will side with Big Oil over a cleaner, more secure future for California every chance he gets,” said LCV President Gene Karpinski. “Californians want new clean energy jobs not more industry bailouts.”
Pombo has taken nearly $700,000 in campaign money from Big Oil and other energy interests, and more than $220,000 from lobbyists.* The 2005 Bush-Cheney Energy Bill, which Pombo supported and helped shepherd through the House Resources Committee, contained more than $21 billion in subsidies for the oil and gas industries.** Pombo earned an abysmal 7% LCV lifetime environmental score from the League of Conservation Voters, consistently championing efforts to stand in the way of energy reform during his three terms.***
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Jan. 28, 2010 - The League of Conservation Voters (LCV), which works to turn environmental values into national priorities, today announced that Senator Blanche Lincoln (D-AR) and former Congressman Steve Pearce (R-NM) running in New Mexico’s 2nd District are the first to be named to the 2010 "Dirty Dozen" list.
“Instead of embracing a comprehensive clean energy and climate bill that creates jobs, reduces carbon pollution and increases energy independence, Senator Lincoln has decided to cast her lot with Big Oil and other corporate polluters who oppose transitioning to a clean energy economy,” said Gene Karpinski, LCV President. “Most regrettable is the fact that Senator Lincoln is walking away from her previous support for climate legislation – and given the scope, urgency and magnitude of this issue, she has more than earned a spot on LCV’s Dirty Dozen.”
“While in office, Rep. Steve Pearce took good care of Big Oil by maintaining their costly tax breaks while voting against every opportunity to create clean energy jobs, reduce pollution and improve fuel economy for New Mexico families,” said Karpinski. “His acceptance of nearly a million dollars in campaign contributions proves that as a returning Congressman he would be paid for by Big Oil and that’s why LCV is wasting no time naming him to the Dirty Dozen for the 2010 campaign cycle.”
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