And what better way to contrast energy, environment, jobs, economic AND foreign policies is to make the Apolla Alliance's 10 point plan for good jobs and energy independence THE centerpiece of his campaign. No more need for economic interests which lead to unnecessary wars in the Middle East because Americans are sluts for oil.
It is also the one area (environment) where Kerry has an excellent record.
Quotes from Kerry:
"I hope to put an end to the false argument that America must choose between a growing economy and a clean environment. Americans can unite behind policies that will protect our natural resources and create jobs inventing, designing, manufacturing and constructing the clean technologies of tomorrow."
-Response League of Conservation Voters questionnaire
"We need leadership that is going to say that by the year 2020, 20 percent of America's electricity is going to be produced from alternatives and renewables... [w]e are going to set this country on the path to energy independence. We're going to create the jobs of the future in doing so, and we don't have to sacrifice one iota of quality of life to do that."
-Speaking at the 2003 League of Conservation Voters Debate
This can be a powerful argument and bring in independents and Greens into the fold, and probably neuter Nader.
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