NRCC Paid Web Ad: Does Collin Peterson Agree Energy Costs Should ‘Necessarily Skyrocket’?
FYI, a similar version of this release below went out to the following districts: Ron Barber (AZ-02), Dave Loebsack (IA-02), Rick Nolan (MN-08), Carol Shea-Porter (NH-01), Pete Gallego (TX-23), and Nick Rahall (WV-03).
Call Collin Peterson And Tell Him To Stop Obama’s Plan To Raise Electricity Rates
WASHINGTON – The National Republican Congressional Committee is launching a paid web ad today targeting Collin Peterson in his Minnesota district, after President Obama unveiled an onslaught of government regulations that will raise electricity costs for consumers across the country and destroy jobs.
Just a few years ago, while campaigning for president, Obama admitted his plans would cause rates to “necessarily skyrocket.” The last four years have been hard enough for Minnesota families, they don’t need another government plan that will raise rates and hurt job creation. It’s time for Collin Peterson to tell President Obama enough is enough.
“Four years ago, President Obama admitted his new regulations would cause electricity rates to ‘necessarily skyrocket.’ Today, with the support of Washington allies like Collin Peterson, he’s determined to force them on the American people,’” said NRCC Communications Director Andrea Bozek. “With this new paid effort, we are letting Minnesota families know that it’s time to tell Peterson to support jobs, not higher taxes.”
In 2008, Barack Obama Said His Cap-And-Trade Program Would Cause Electricity Rates To “Necessarily Skyrocket.” (Youtube.com, Accessed On 6/26/13)
President Obama Will Announce Regulations To Limit Carbon Dioxide Emissions From Power Plants. “President Barack Obama’s national plan to combat climate change will include the first-ever regulations to limit carbon dioxide emissions from existing power plants, as well as increased production of renewable energy on public lands and federally assisted housing, environmental groups briefed on the plan said Monday.” (Josh Lederman, “AP sources: Obama to limit carbon at power plants,” Associated Press, 6/24/13)
The Hill: “Obama Unveils Climate Change Plan That Goes Around Congress” (Ben Geman, “Obama Unveils Climate Change Plan That Goes Around Congress,” The Hill, 6/25/13)
According To A New Study, Obama’s New Regulations Will Impact 37,000 Employees. “Today, President Obama will call for greenhouse gas (GHG) limits on existing stationary sources. Examining the largest sources in the U.S., the American Action Forum (AAF) estimates such a proposal will affect more than 37,000 employees and regulate a variety of industries.” (Catrina Rorke and Sam Batkins, “Implications Of Regulating Existing Greenhouse Gas Sources,” American Action Forum, 6/24/13)