MIA at the DNC: Energy State Members of Congress Absent for Harris Coronation

August 20, 2024

 Today, Power The Future launched a social media campaign in the states of Ohio, Montana, New Mexico, Alaska, and Nevada, demanding key members of Congress from those states go on the record about Kamala Harris’ energy agenda. As the Democratic National Convention is in full swing in Chicago, these critical members of Congress from energy states are noticeably absent. 

“The reason these members of Congress are AWOL from the convention is clear: they know the Harris energy plan is a disaster for families so they’re deciding to hide and hope no one notices,” said Daniel Turner, Founder and Executive Director for Power The Future. “It’s not enough that American energy delivers billions to these states, energy workers also had to overcome the hostile Biden-Harris administration. That’s why so it’s pathetic to see these representatives hide in the shadows. The bottom line is you either support American energy or you support Kamala Harris’ Green New Deal. These members can hide from the DNC, but they can’t hide from their constituents.”

The campaign will feature a video compilation of Kamala Harris presenting her anti-energy positions, which range from a ban on fracking to changing the food pyramid to reduce our consumption of red meat. The campaign will ask each member of Congress on the record about if they will support this agenda if re-elected. 

Those who will be highlighted in the campaign include:

Senator Sherrod Brown – Ohio is a major producer and consumer of Natural Gas. Two weeks ago, Sen. Brown ran from questions about Harris’ stance on fracking.

Senator Martin Heinrich – New Mexico is the second largest producer of oil in the nation and accounts for 14 percent of all oil produced in the United States. And despite the fact Joe Biden won the state by more than 10 points in 2020, according to one report Senator Heinrich will not be at the DNC due to “other commitments.” He remains silent on Harris’ energy agenda.

Congresswoman Mary Peltola – Alaska ranks 5th in oil production and is also a key producer of natural gas. Congresswoman Mary Peltola represents that state’s at-large district and remains silent on Harris’ energy agenda.

Senator Jon Tester – Montana has the nation’s largest recoverable coal reserves and accounts for about 5 percent of America’s coal production. Senator Tester remains silent on Kamala Harris’ support of the Green New Deal.

Senator Jacky Rosen – Natural gas provides electricity for more than half of Nevada and powers the state’s largest power plants. So far, Senator Rosen has not spoken about Vice President Harris’ support of the Green New Deal.