Comments on: Meet the Candidates – Bill Richardson http://itsgettinghotinhere.org/2007/05/22/meet-the-candidates-bill-richardson/ Dispatches from the Youth Climate Movement Sun, 06 May 2012 08:12:09 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.com/ By: Ethan Nuss http://itsgettinghotinhere.org/2007/05/22/meet-the-candidates-bill-richardson/#comment-45910 Tue, 22 May 2007 21:40:51 +0000 http://itsgettinghotinhere.wordpress.com/2007/05/22/meet-the-candidates-bill-richardson/#comment-45910 Great! It is encouraging to see a new presidential candidate enter the race who is willing to step up to the plate. He is calling for bold action in all sectors, with some ambitious numbers. To my knowledge he is the first candidate to call for a 90% carbon cut by 2050.

One of his greatest strengths is not just his progressive policy but also his hopeful rhetoric. I agree with Jesse that this kind of optimism is crucial in this era of political cynicism.

For more details on his comprehensive energy plan check out:
http://workingcalifornians.com/story/richardson_speech_to_new_america_foundation_on_energy_plan

It’s a great policy speech that he gave to the New American Foundation. http://www.newamerica.net/

Let’s hope more presidential candidates jump on board and inspire Americans into action!

]]> By: Jesse Jenkins http://itsgettinghotinhere.org/2007/05/22/meet-the-candidates-bill-richardson/#comment-45909 Tue, 22 May 2007 19:21:31 +0000 http://itsgettinghotinhere.wordpress.com/2007/05/22/meet-the-candidates-bill-richardson/#comment-45909 Check out the first video. I love that he gets applause when he says he will ask people to sacrifice a little in the name of energy independence. John Edwards got a similar reaction when speaking to crowds in New Hampshire (see this video of Edwards: http://blog.johnedwards.com/story/2007/2/26/235120/300). I think people are ready for a candidate who talks strait to them, who doesn’t sugar coat everything and who lets them know when challenges will be hard – but worth it. In an age when distrust for politicians runs so high and cynicism is rampant, its time for a candidate who will level with the public and be honest about the challenges, and opportunities, ahead.

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