Craig Stevens’ spotlight on harris’s energy policies
In a recent op-ed by Craig Stevens, spokesperson for the GAIN Coalition, Vice President Kamala Harris’s energy policies as the Democratic nominee are placed under close scrutiny. The article highlights Harris’s past actions and stances on energy, emphasizing the potential impact her presidency could have on the U.S. energy industry.
The op-ed opens by setting the context of the 2024 election, noting the political turbulence caused by an assassination attempt on President Trump and how artificial intelligence (AI) is complicating the political landscape. Stevens argues that amidst this chaos, voters must stay focused on key policy issues, with energy being one of the most significant.
Stevens contrasts Harris’s energy stance with that of the Biden administration, suggesting that while Biden has already implemented strict regulations on traditional energy sources like oil and gas, Harris might take these policies even further. “A Harris administration may be the one thing worse for American energy dominance than President Biden,” Stevens writes, referring to her historical opposition to fracking and her co-sponsorship of the Green New Deal. He also points to her time as California’s attorney general, where she aggressively pursued lawsuits against oil and gas companies.
The article also warns of the potential economic implications of Harris’s energy policies, particularly her push for stricter environmental regulations and carbon taxes. Steven argues that California’s energy policies, which Harris has supported, have led to higher energy costs and reduced reliability—outcomes he suggests could spread nationwide under her leadership.
Ultimately, the op-ed calls on voters to carefully consider the long-term effects of Harris’s energy policies, particularly in terms of energy affordability and reliability. Steven suggests that while the election season has been filled with distractions, the impact of energy policy on everyday American life cannot be overlooked.