Watts UP With That? by David Middleton 7/3/2021
Nearly 60% of “House Democrats unite to send firm climate signal to Biden” according to Politico
ENERGY & ENVIRONMENT
House Democrats unite to send firm climate signal to Biden
Democrats across the ideological spectrum want strong climate change action as part of any legislative action this year.
By ANTHONY ADRAGNA
07/01/2021
Nearly 60 percent of the House Democratic caucus is urging President Joe Biden to ensure massive climate change and other environmental investments make it into whatever final form of infrastructure legislation emerges this year.
More than 120 members, led by Rep. Mike Levin (D-Calif.) and spanning the ideological spectrum from Progressive Caucus Chair Rep. Pramila Jayapal (D-Wash.) to centrist Problem Solvers Caucus co-chair Josh Gottheimer (D-N.J.), are reiterating their support for measures like a clean energy standard, significant electric vehicle investments and 10-year clean energy tax credits as part of the eventual agreement. It’s a signal that Democrats across the ideological spectrum want strong climate change action as part of any legislative action this year.
Why are numbers so problematic for journalists?
• “Nearly 60 percent…”
• “More than 120 members…”
The number of signatories was 134, including “/s/” electronic signatures. It wasn’t too difficult to count the actual number.
There are currently 220 Democrat and 211 Republican members of the US House of Representatives. 4 seats are vacant.
• 134/220 = 0.609
134 signatories would be 61% of House Democrats.
• 134/431 = 0.3109
134 signatories would be 31% of the House of Representatives.
The author of this article has 2010 BA in History from Middlebury College… Which explains the McKibben-style math, Anthony Adragna and Politico earn a Teen Talk Barbie Award.
More:
https://wattsupwiththat.com/2021/07/02/61-of-house-democrats-unite-to-send-firm-climate-signal-to-biden-according-to-politico/https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NO0cvqT1tAE
