An inflammatory statement about U.S. Rep. Patrick Murphy’s
support for cleaner energy could cost him some votes in his Senate race between
republican candidate Marco Rubio.
The statement, shared by Americans for Prosperity Florida
(APF), says that Murphy’s support for President Barack Obama’s Clean Energy
Plan would raise the cost of utility fees by another $500 in the state.
With a closer look into how the Environmental Protection
Agency which would reduce carbon emission by 30 percent by 2030 clarifies the
APF’s statement as ‘mostly false,’ according to a PoltiFact Florida article.
A study from Energy Ventures Analysis (EVA) suggested that
Florida’s electric and gas bill would rise $464 by 2020, but EVA now says the
study is outdated due to changes in the energy sector: decreased electricity
demand, more solar and wind energy and lower gas prices. Meanwhile, the EPA
predicts electricity prices will eventually go down.
What the article doesn’t mention, because it’s beside the
fact-check, is how this statement influenced voters, if at all. And while Marco
Rubio is telling voters he wants the country to lead the world in renewable
energy (and all other energy), he also hasn’t recognized the reality of climate
change. He’s is appealing to more voters with this tactic of appearing to
support both sides of the energy sector.
Source: http://www.tampabay.com/news/politics/stateroundup/politifact-florida-koch-backed-group-makes-outdated-attack-on-rep-patrick/2295182
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