Unregulated Podcast #12: Tom and Mike on the Future of Carbon Taxes
- 11/25/20
- AEA
- Podcast
On this episode of Unregulated Tom & Mike discuss what a Biden administration will mean for the prospects of a national carbon tax, and the important role the Georgia runoff election will play in shaping the next four years of American politics.
Links:
• 'For distracted Republicans, it's time to refocus on Georgia Senate races' column
• More about Biden's association with carbon taxes
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Unregulated Podcast #11: Tom and Mike on the Biden Transition
- 11/20/20
- AEA
- Podcast
On this episode of Unregulated Tom & Mike discuss how the transition process is unfolding and give some retrospective analysis on what happened in the election. Plus they weigh in on what they think the beginning of a Biden administration will look like in a COVID-19 dominated world and the latest episodes of lockdown hypocrisy.
Links:
• 'RNC should not rubber-stamp Trump's pick of Ronna McDaniel as chairwoman' column
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Unregulated Podcast #10: Tom and Mike Unpack the Election
- 11/12/20
- AEA
- Podcast
On this episode of Unregulated Tom & Mike discuss what last week's election means for the country, the media, and America's energy producers. They also talk about what the Trump administration's best next moves are.
Links:
• Michelle Obama's tweet for 'reconciliation'
• 'Winners and Losers in the 2020 Election' column
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Election 2020: Where Things Stand for Energy
- 11/05/20
- Kenny Stein
- Blog
As of Thursday, presidential election results are still being tabulated. Former vice president Biden has a slight edge, but final results will depend on tallies in Pennsylvania, Arizona, and Georgia. Elsewhere, however, there is a clear picture coming from the 2020 election: the blue progressive wave meant to sweep to power and remake energy markets did not appear. Affordable, reliable energy remains a vote winner, with voters recoiling at the ambitious progressive energy and climate...
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American Energy Wins at the Ballot Box
- 11/04/20
- AEA Press Office
- Press Releases
Results prove that voters reject incumbents and candidates seeking to dismantle newfound American energy independence.
WASHINGTON DC (November 4, 2020) – The American Energy Alliance (AEA), the country’s premier pro-consumer, pro-taxpayer, and free-market energy organization, has released a statement in reaction to yesterday's election results. While the final outcome of the presidential election remains unresolved, there were clear winners and losers in last night’s...
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Biden Thinks Magic Can Power America's Economy
- 10/30/20
- IER
- Blog
Joe Biden’s climate and energy plans mandate a carbon-free generation sector by 2035. Since new nuclear and carbon capture and sequestration technologies are not economically competitive, subsidized wind and solar power would have to make up the share from fossil fuels (coal, natural gas, and oil) that currently make up 62 percent of the generation market. Biden’s plans call for large expenditures in renewable energy, including installing 500 million solar panels and manufacturing...
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Unregulated Podcast #9: Tom and Mike Reflect on Trump’s First Term
- 10/28/20
- AEA
- Podcast
On this episode of Unregulated Tom & Mike discuss Biden's biggest gaffe thus far in the campaign, and what Trump's first term meant for America.
Links:
• Trump and Biden debate on 'clean energy'
• Biden accidentally tells the truth about his plans to outlaw oil
• Biden Lets The Mask Slip On Energy
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Biden Lets The Mask Slip On Energy
- 10/26/20
- IER
- Blog
In his debate with President Trump on October 22, Democratic Party presidential candidate Joe Biden said he would rid the nation of oil and gas—“over time, over time ”. Biden’s costly and radical energy transition from oil and natural gas to renewable energy would hurt the U.S. economy, put the United States on a path to third-world status, subject the nation to rolling blackouts as the nation saw in California this past summer, lose American jobs to offshore countries, and help...
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Unregulated Podcast #8: Mike and Tom Discuss a Possible Path to Victory for Trump
- 10/23/20
- AEA
- Podcast
On this episode of Unregulated Tom & Mike postulate a path to president's second term.
Links:
• Trump sees approval rating increase, majority expect him to beat Biden: poll
• Pebble Mine Could Reduce Dependence on China for Critical Metals: poll
• Democrats "gas lighting" themselves
• Joe Biden "shoot them in the leg" quote
• President Trump plays Biden and Kamala's comments about banning fracking to the crowd
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41 Free Market Groups Urge Senate to Stand Strong Against Powerful Wind Lobby
- 10/22/20
- AEA Press Office
- Press Releases
The U.S. Senate, the only stronghold in Congress, must resist temptation to pass unnecessary handouts to special interests before – and after – the election.
WASHINGTON DC (October 22, 2020) – The American Energy Alliance (AEA), the country’s premier pro-consumer, pro-taxpayer, and free-market energy organization, issued a letter to Senate Leader Mitch McConnell and many of his Republican colleagues urging them to stand strong against the powerful wind lobby. AEA, along...
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