By Valerie Volcovici
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Democratic presidential hopeful Joe Biden is crafting a climate change policy he hopes will appeal to both environmentalists and the blue-collar voters who elected Donald Trump, according to two sources, carving out a middle ground approach that will likely face heavy resistance from green activists.
As an island dweller, and master of my own vessel, I know the Merriam Webster Nautical Glossary defines Middle Ground as: Shoal area between two navigational channels.
‘Middle ground’ is a place you don’t want to venture into.
The approach, which has not been previously reported, will set Biden apart from many of his Democratic rivals for the White House who have embraced much tougher climate agendas, like the Green New Deal calling for an end to U.S. fossil fuels use within ten years. That could make Biden a target of environmental groups and youth activists ahead of next year’s primary elections.
Jay is correct. Biden’s timid approach to addressing the climate crisis won’t move us off of the disastrous path we are currently on. And no doubt many of Joe Biden’s big money donors find that deficiency acceptable, if not welcome.
To me personally, this makes it very important that Joe Biden not win the Democratic Nomination.
Please help Jay Inslee raise this issue in the 2020 campaign.
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