Barack Obama (D - President)

Senator Barack Obama understands the threat of global warming is real and and his policies demonstrate science-based solutions. His comprehensive plan to address global warming and our energy challenges includes a mandatory cap-and-trade program to cut greenhouse gas emissions and increases in the use of clean, renewable energy sources. As President, he plans to create 5 million new clean energy jobs and support investment in renewables, fuel economy and energy efficiency. He has demonstrated consistent, sincere environmental leadership and support during his career; As a state senator in Illinois, Sen. Obama earned a 100% Environmental Voting Record Award from the Illinois Environmental Council in 2003. In the United States Senate, Sen. Obama has continued his commitment to the environment with an LCV lifetime score of 86% . He made pro-environment votes on 12 key oil measures from 2005-2007, proving his support for renewable energy. He is willing to stand up to pressure from Big Oil – he consistently has opposed offshore drilling and tax breaks for oil companies – and wants to help curb America’s oil addiction. After eight years of an environmentally destructive and oil-friendly administration, Sen. Barack Obama is new hope for new energy.