Reply #3: My take on this:

[XemaSab]

I was impressed with Richardson's command of the issues. He's got long and pithy answers, and he used the word "SWANCC" which says to me he's on his game.

Clinton's answers are all like "Yeah, that's really important to me too... yeah."

Edwards' intro is too folksy for me, and some of his answers are... confusing.

New Coal Plants

"Coal will be an important source of U.S. and global electricity for decades, but it is responsible for more than 30 percent of America’s carbon dioxide emissions. I will require that all new coal-fired plants be built with technology needed to capture carbon dioxide emissions. Plants can use integrated gasification combined cycle (IGCC) technology or other effective approaches. As a result, the plants built today should be able to permanently and safely store their carbon emissions tomorrow.

Coal is one of the cornerposts of his environmental policy, according to his website.

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Biden's answers are mostly solid and honest. He says the environment will not be his #1 priority (rather ending the war), and I find that refreshing. He's also got a lot of detail in quite a few answers, and talks a lot about what he's done as a senator.

Dodd: "Yes." :eyes:

Gravel says "Protecting the environment is a continual and perpetual responsibility and cannot be ranked with other issues. Unlike other issues it has no beginning and has no end and must have the constant vigilant attention of those entrusted with its protection." Why does this remind me of Mad-Eye Moody? :crazy:

Obama has a strong environmental justice take on the issues, which I respect.

Thanks for the post! :hi: