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How Harris’s Energy Policy is Failing Pennsylvania | 11.2.24

2024/11/2
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Key Insights

Why are energy costs a primary concern for Pennsylvanians?

78% of residents prioritize energy affordability due to inflation affecting their pocketbooks.

Why does Kamala Harris's support for fracking matter despite her climate policies?

Her policies, like the Inflation Reduction Act, disrupt energy markets and raise consumer prices, indirectly impacting fracking.

How have energy prices been affected under the Biden-Harris administration?

Prices have risen, threatening grid reliability and increasing consumer costs.

What is the economic impact of fracking in Pennsylvania?

Fracking supports tens of thousands of jobs and is vital to the state's economy.

How do Pennsylvanians view electric vehicles (EVs)?

Most are not likely to consider EVs due to high costs, with only 5% considering them for environmental reasons.

What do Pennsylvanians prioritize more: combating climate change or affordable energy?

They prioritize affordable energy over combating climate change, with 68% focusing on affordability.

How does President Trump's energy policy differ from Kamala Harris's?

Trump focuses on affordable energy and American energy security, contrasting with Harris's climate-focused policies.

Why is Pennsylvania unique in its concern for energy independence?

As an energy-producing state, Pennsylvanians have a direct connection to energy jobs and production.

Chapters

This chapter discusses Kamala Harris's evolving energy policies and their potential impact on Pennsylvania, focusing on her stance on fracking, natural gas, and coal production.
  • Harris's flip-flopping on fracking and support for the Inflation Reduction Act.
  • The impact of climate policies on energy markets and consumer prices.
  • Harris's approach to regulating energy sources out of existence.

Shownotes Transcript

Exploring the critical energy issues on Pennsylvanians' minds and how Harris's policies might affect the 2024 presidential race. Get the facts first on Morning Wire. Birch Gold: Text "WIRE" to 989898 for your no-cost, no-obligation information kit.