Bayh and Obama Talk About GW in NH
December 11th, 2006 by Carbon Coalition***
You say good Bayh and I say hello
Evan Bayh was in western NH December 10.
From the wires:
“CORNISH, N.H. Indiana Senator Evan Bayh told New Hampshire voters today that he would make reducing carbon dioxide emissions and increasing American energy independence his top priorities if he were elected president.
Bayh told Democrats in Keene and Cornish today that there’s bipartisan support for better policies on both fronts. He says Republicans increasingly support alternative energy because reducing America’s dependence on foreign oil would enhance national security, while Democrats want to slow global warming” (read entire story from WCAX-TV here).
Thanks Mr. Bayh, for stopping by. But don’t give one party all the credit on global warming. The next time you are in town, let’s all hope you’ll acknowledge that global warming is an issue important to both republicans and democrats. This issue is going nowhere without sustained and strong support from both sides of the aisle. And since global warming is a top priority for you, Senator Bayh, fill us in on your solutions during your next Granite state tour.
Barak freight train
Senator Obama in Manchester
We met up with the Illinois Senator in a room of about 100 people before joining the crowd over at the Center of NH. Obama quoted Louis Brandeis: “The most important political office is that of the private citizen”. How true. Obama and over a thousand people were greeted by Carbon Coalition volunteers who devoted a 45 degree balmy December Sunday afternoon carrying signs reading “Save Our Syrup-Stop Global Warming” outside the hotel, and passing out stickers.
“First of all I wanted to thank whoever organized the weather for today, I know this is a typical December in NH, 40 degrees and sunny.” But as Obama pointed out later in his speech, “although we enjoy the 40 degree weather in NH” the issue of climate change needs to be addressed. He said that “there are a couple of holdouts in the White House,” and despite an overwhelming number of scientists sharing the same opinion on climate change, the White House continues to ignore these warnings. Obama’s speech is on video here.
Obama did meet the rhetoric test, nothing more at this point. Here’s the take from a volunteer - very telling:
“As I approached people with the sign and stickers, I received such amazing responses of understanding, support and endorsement on the issue of carbon emissions, climate change and global warming (people responded using all three monikers) - there was one exception - at one point a gaggle of what I thought were some Obama staff - I offered the sticker, they refused, and in a more restrained effort on my part, I said under my breath, (‘you might find down the road that you should be wearing the message!!’) though I really wanted to chase after them and give them a history lesson on presidential candidates that ignored issues of importance to NH voters.
Anyway, as Obama was warming up the room with his deliberate and carefully orchestrated rhetoric, I again mused on whether he would mention global warming, climate change, energy policies. I, then, of course, was very heartened by both the length and the substance of his comments BUT….what was really thrilling to me was the amazing response from the crowd - probably the loudest, longest and most hearty chorus of cheers, clapping and voices united in common concern - may the voices only grow louder!!”
Most telling, therefore, was the response from the 1500 people (witnessed by more than 100 reporters and journalists).
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