As the inevitable primary battles heat up, Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.) took the opportunity on Friday to slam former Vice President Joe Biden's "middle ground" climate change plan that has been crafted with the help of a former aide to President Obama.
There is no “middle ground” when it comes to climate policy. If we don't commit to fully transforming our energy system away from fossil fuels, we will doom future generations. Fighting climate change must be our priority, whether fossil fuel billionaires like it or not.
— Bernie Sanders (@BernieSanders) May 10, 2019
Why it matters: Climate change has become one of the most pressing issues as Democratic presidential candidates claw their way to the party's 2020 nomination.
What they're saying: Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez also berated Biden for his moderate proposal tweeting, calling it "a dealbreaker. There is no “middle ground” w/ climate denial & delay. Blaming 'blue collar' Americans as the main opponents to bold climate policy is gas lobbyist 101. We’re not going to solve the climate crisis w/ this lack of leadership. Our kids’ lives are at stake." Ocasio-Cortez introduced the progressive Green New Deal that other presidential candidates have come out in support of.
I’m proud to have been one of the first to introduce climate change legislation. What I fought for in 1986 is more important than ever — climate change is an existential threat. Now. Today.
— Joe Biden (@JoeBiden) May 10, 2019
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