League of Conservation Voters Action Fund to endorse Clinton

[yallerdawg]

"The stakes are so high."

The League of Conservation Voters Action Fund on Monday intends to endorse Hillary Rodham Clinton, the first time in three decades it has endorsed a presidential candidate before a single primary vote has been cast.

The decision to back Clinton over two Democratic rivals with equally strong, if not stronger, liberal environmental records shows the extent to which some environmentalists are concerned the Obama administration’s policies could be rolled back under a Republican president. The group’s president, Gene Karpin­ski, said it needs to activate volunteers and donors early to make sure Clinton is strongly positioned for the general election.

The LCV Action Fund picked Clinton over Sen. Bernie Sanders (Vt.) and former Maryland governor Martin O’Malley because “the stakes are so high” and Clinton “has proved she’s an effective leader who can stand up to the big polluters and push forward an aggressive plan to tackle climate change,” Karpin­ski said.

https://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/league-of-conservation-voters-action-fund-to-endorse-clinton/2015/11/08/4020cc9c-862d-11e5-be39-0034bb576eee_story.html

[Walk away]

1. Is it even possible to throw the LCVAF under the bus???

I think we are going to see a lot of support coming in earlier than usual because the Pukes and their Clown Car are scaring the shit out of every sensible person!
I get that Bernie is supposed to be a Straw Dog but it's time to get together and support the actual candidate who will be running next November.

[Cha]

2. President of LCV is on IT! "The group’s president, Gene Karpin­ski, said it needs to activate

volunteers and donors early to sure Clinton is strongly positioned for the general election."

So many know that our very Planet is at such critical point.. and we do not want any of the environmental accomplishments of the O Admin rolled back

Only going forward!

[yallerdawg]

4. Coincidence?

Friday night we had a big ol' Democratic Forum on MSNBC.

So far, this was the least watched debate this cycle - "2.3 Million Watch Democratic Forum on MSNBC."

The joke on Saturday Night Live last night about the MSNBC Democratic Forum went like this: “In case you’re wondering what a forum is it’s a debate no one watches.”

Now - we watched it. At least, the second half.

The first hour, featuring O'Malley and Senator Sanders (I-VT) came in 2nd to Fox News Channel (Billo's time slot).

The second hour featuring Hillary Clinton had more viewers (2.44 million!) and "...came in first on cable news with 2.447 million, giving MSNBC its first win over FNC since 2014 and the largest win over CNN since 2011."

More debates? Or is it over already?

Endorsements coming fast and furious!

[Cha]

5. Cool.. I always save the best for last..

[Tommy2Tone]

3. This is a big get from a serious conservation group

[Cha]

6. Yes it is.. they are very serious about saving our Planet... they ain't messin'.

[Tommy2Tone]

10. I wonder how the Bernie crowd is going to spin this one.

[Cha]

17. It was in GDP.. the usual put down .. this time of an Org that's been helping extraordinarily

to save our Environment. They have no shame.. that just makes them funny.

[Thinkingabout]

7. K & R

They have kind words for Hillary also.

[theaocp]

8. So, they want the aggressive plan pushed forward.

Ability to do so notwithstanding, what is the plan they believe she will implement?

[yallerdawg]

11. Not that you really care, but...

The Obama Administration's Clean Power Plan is a significant step forward in meeting the urgent threat of climate change. It sets a smart federal standard that gives states the flexibility to choose how to reduce carbon pollution most effectively. And it drives investments in clean energy and energy efficiency, reduces asthma attacks and premature deaths, and promotes a healthier environment and a stronger economy. It's a good plan, and as President, I'd defend it.

It will need defending. Because Republican doubters and defeatists – including every Republican candidate for president – won't offer any credible solution. The truth is, they don't want one. They just keep making the same tired arguments they've been making for years. They refuse to accept science. They refuse to believe in American ingenuity and entrepreneurship, even though we've seen time and time again that a clean environment and a strong economy go hand-in-hand.

Of course, the Clean Power Plan standards set the floor, not the ceiling. We can and must go further. As President, I will launch a Clean Energy Challenge to give states, cities and rural communities that are ready to lead the tools and resources to succeed. By combining the Clean Power Plan with my Clean Energy Challenge, we’ll achieve two big goals:

•We will have half of a billion installed solar panels by the end of my first term in office,

•We will generate enough renewable energy to power every home in America within 10 years of my taking office.

As President, I will build on the work of this Administration and make America a clean energy superpower and a global leader in the fight against climate change. That's a promise.

https://www.hillaryclinton.com/p/briefing/statements/2015/08/02/obama-clean-power-plan/

[theaocp]

12. I wanted the info and i appreciate you getting that to me.

Your title shows you might want to take a break. You're taking this process a bit personally.

[yallerdawg]

13. I just was noting...

recognition of your ongoing passive-aggressive snark - in a forum for Hillary Clinton supporters.

[theaocp]

14. This was on my frontpage feed.

I don't tend to go to forums. Thanks for the info, anyway.

[postatomic]

9. Major endorsement

"the first time in three decades it has endorsed a presidential candidate before a single primary vote has been cast". Very telling. And they spent $30 Million in the last election cycle and have a good GOTV program.

They want a Leader who will protect the policies of President Obama.

[Tarheel_Dem]

15. K&R

[SunSeeker]

16. K & R

[Cha]

18. KICK!