GOP Senators Looking Forward To "Reasonable" Inhofe Chairing Environment; Creating "Positive" Agenda

[hatrack]

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Republican senators who believe that climate change is happening appear to have no qualms about Sen. James Inhofe's rise to the chairmanship of the Environment and Public Works Committee. He will, however, underscore the party's divisions about the science around warming. The Oklahoman is coming into power as the Republican Party grapples with subtly shifting positions within its membership that may signal an effort to be more accepting of climate science, if not its solutions, according to some observers. In that, Inhofe may stir controversy if he launches a fervent fight against the Obama administration's positions or if he uses his gavel to reject the science, those observers say.

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"He has his own views on climate change, and they're passionately held," said Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-S.C.). "But, again, that doesn't preclude me and him and others with coming up with a positive agenda" on the environment. He noted that energy efficiency legislation and efforts by the federal government to conserve land are two possibilities. Graham seemed to rule out a large climate bill, which he's supported in the past, and is resigned to the idea that a number of Republicans don't believe in climate change, saying that's "fine."

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Murkowski said in an interview that some people may perceive her as someone who promotes "energy of the past," adding that observers might also be prejudging Inhofe. She called him experienced and respectful. "I think in an effort to legislate he's going to be a reasonable person," Murkowski said of Inhofe. "I'm sure that Sen. Inhofe has his position [on climate change]. He probably feels very strident about it. But how he is able to work with others is a measure of support that he continues to receive from the people of Oklahoma."

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[CurtEastPoint]

1. I'm sorry, but no Repube is 'reasonable' or 'positive.' Dream on.

[DetlefK]

2. Let's compromise on the republican position.

That's the definition of "bipartisan", right?

[Fred Sanders]

3. Another fucking article where the Republican fervently held beliefs are equal to proven science.

Inhofe is an idiot. Period. His firmly held idiot beliefs mean nothing. They deserve less respect, not more, but that is not how the fundies operate.

The fucking media will again try to make anything less than crazy seem moderate.

[ladjf]

4. Disgusting "double speak" by Graham and Murkowski. How could Inhofe's personal beliefs about

climate change possibly allow him to cooperate with others on a "positive agenda"? Republicans who make such outrageous
statements should be ashamed of themselves. But, of course, they have no shame.