2010 DIRTY DOZEN
LCV Responds to Pombo’s Comeback Attempt with Second Nomination to Dirty Dozen
Feb. 8, 2010 - The League of Conservation Voters (LCV), which works to turn environmental values into national priorities, today announced Richard Pombo to the 2010 "Dirty Dozen" list. Ex-Rep. Richard Pombo (R-CA) recently announced that he will make a comeback attempt in an open House seat that neighbors the district he lost in 2006.
“Few candidates deserve a spot on the Dirty Dozen more than Richard Pombo because he will side with Big Oil over a cleaner, more secure future for California every chance he gets,” said LCV President Gene Karpinski. “Californians want new clean energy jobs not more industry bailouts.”
Pombo has taken nearly $700,000 in campaign money from Big Oil and other energy interests, and more than $220,000 from lobbyists.* The 2005 Bush-Cheney Energy Bill, which Pombo supported and helped shepherd through the House Resources Committee, contained more than $21 billion in subsidies for the oil and gas industries.** Pombo earned an abysmal 7% LCV lifetime environmental score from the League of Conservation Voters, consistently championing efforts to stand in the way of energy reform during his three terms.***
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Jan. 28, 2010 - The League of Conservation Voters (LCV), which works to turn environmental values into national priorities, today announced that Senator Blanche Lincoln (D-AR) and former Congressman Steve Pearce (R-NM) running in New Mexico’s 2nd District are the first to be named to the 2010 "Dirty Dozen" list.
“Instead of embracing a comprehensive clean energy and climate bill that creates jobs, reduces carbon pollution and increases energy independence, Senator Lincoln has decided to cast her lot with Big Oil and other corporate polluters who oppose transitioning to a clean energy economy,” said Gene Karpinski, LCV President. “Most regrettable is the fact that Senator Lincoln is walking away from her previous support for climate legislation – and given the scope, urgency and magnitude of this issue, she has more than earned a spot on LCV’s Dirty Dozen.”
“While in office, Rep. Steve Pearce took good care of Big Oil by maintaining their costly tax breaks while voting against every opportunity to create clean energy jobs, reduce pollution and improve fuel economy for New Mexico families,” said Karpinski. “His acceptance of nearly a million dollars in campaign contributions proves that as a returning Congressman he would be paid for by Big Oil and that’s why LCV is wasting no time naming him to the Dirty Dozen for the 2010 campaign cycle.” ...more
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Every election year, LCV's trademark Dirty Dozen program targets members of Congress -- regardless of party affiliation -- who consistently vote against the environment and are up for re-election in races where LCV has a serious chance to affect the outcome.
LCV will name announce the entire 2008 Dirty Dozen list in the coming months, so stay tuned.
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