Democrats Refuse to Vote for Green New Deal They Endorsed

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Democrats Refuse to Vote for Green New Deal They Endorsed

Rachel del Guidice   March 26, 2019 / 26 Comments


The Senate on Tuesday overwhelmingly rejected Democrats’ so-called Green New Deal, touted to reduce greenhouse gas emissions as a way of combating climate change.

The vote was 57-0 against proceeding to debate, with 42 Democrats and one independent opting for “present.”

Among other things, the Green New Deal would require significant changes in the energy, transportation, and manufacturing industries.

“The Green New Deal is a socialist fantasy that would put the government in charge of everything from your health care to the way you heat your house,” Sen. John Thune, R-S.D., tweeted before the vote. “The American people deserve to know which [Senate Democrats] support this massive government expansion.”

https://www.dailysignal.com/2019/03/26/democrats-refuse-to-vote-for-green-new-deal-they-endorsed/

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I assume Schumer orchestrated the "present" votes as a compromise to avoid a larger number of "no" votes? And Sanders went along with it to bolster his standing in his new party? Otherwise I don't see why he and a few others like Warren wouldn't welcome the opportunity to go on record for a program they enthusiastically support in their campaigns?