THIS! 100% THIS!!!!
Warren on climate: "I believe in science."
Warren responded to questioning about the country's reliance on fracking and mining, saying that if certain natural resources are needed, it would needed to be done in a sustainable way.
"We cannot continue to let our public lands be used for profits by those who don't care about our environment and are not making it better," she said.
Warren tapped into her anti-corruption stump as she defended her stance, arguing Washington's corruption and the filibuster gives the fossil fuel industry veto power over legislation.
"We have two problems. The first is corruption. An industry that makes its money felt all through Washington. The first thing I want to do in Washington is pass my anti-corruption bill so we can start making the changes we need to make on climate. And the second is the filibuster. If you're not willing to roll back the filibuster, then you're giving the fossil fuel industry a veto," she said.
I have long stated that I support Warren for her stance on the filibuster and former Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid (D. NV) has been echoing her:
As the Democratic Party debates what to prioritize should it take power following the 2020 elections, former Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid (D-NV) offered his fellow members a stern directive and an ambitious proposal.
Tackle climate change legislation first, Reid said. And if it requires eliminating the filibuster to do it... well, so be it.
“The answer is yes,” Reid said, when asked if he would scrap the Senate rule requiring 60 votes for legislation if it allowed the party to pass a bill addressing the climate crisis. “[T]he No. 1 priority is climate change. There’s nothing that affects my children, grandchildren, and their children, right now, more than climate.”
I am all in for this fight for Warren to win this nominee. I know all the arguments here about the pros and cons of getting rid of the filibuster. But you can’t propose bold plans without taking bold action. Warren is ready to do just that and we will need to help her lean in on the Senate to get rid of the filibuster or greatly change the filibuster rules. Let’s make this happen. Click here to donate and get involved with Warren’s campaign.