Obama Counterpunches on Climate Change

Getty Images “Climate change is not a hoax,” President Obama told the crowd at the Democratic convention. Mitt Romney, the Republican presidential nominee, took a not-too-subtle jab at President Obama in his convention speech last week, mocking Mr. Obama’s soaring 2008 campaign language about rolling back the rising seas and healing the planet. Mr. Romney’s gibe drew thunderous applause from the Republican delegates, many of whom express doubt about the existence of climate change. A closer look at big issues facing the country in the 2012 Election. Economy , Planet , Security , World and Health . Mr. Obama jabbed back on Thursday night in his acceptance speech while detailing his energy program, which includes increased investment in renewable energy and higher mileage standards for vehicles. “And, yes,” the president said, “my plan will continue to reduce the carbon poll...

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@Quaker_Diane » 29 Sep '12, 12pm
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@pmartin_UdeM » 10 Sep '12, 3pm
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@vincentcreative » 10 Sep '12, 3pm
Seen this? Obama promises to solve global warming, Romney-Ryan mocks it. RT via @envam [link]
@tesscobrien » 10 Sep '12, 3pm
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RT @StephenJNichols: RT @truthteam2012: President Obama to Mitt Romney: No, climate change is not a "hoax." [link]
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RT @truthteam2012: President Obama to Mitt Romney: No, climate change is not a "hoax." [link]
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President Obama to Mitt Romney: No, climate change is not a "hoax." [link]
@DearingGroup » 07 Sep '12, 9pm
Obama Counterpunches on Climate Change | [link] [NYT]
@thecaucus » 07 Sep '12, 7pm
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@SamTRicketts » 07 Sep '12, 7pm
RT @greenforall: .@BarackObama reiterated that "#ClimateChange is not a hoax." Now let's do something about it! | [link]
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.@BarackObama reiterated that "#ClimateChange is not a hoax." Now let's do something about it! | [link]
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