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WDEL’s podcast is not yet up. But I swear I heard John Carney say over my speakers that Harris McDowell and Charlie Copeland are working expressly for Delmarva when he spoke to Allan on the Allan Loudell show.
John said it, indirectly of course, And Allan pounced on it for clarification. In his indirect way, John Carney told us that within the Senate there is a consensus that Bluewater Wind’s proposal is the best plan for Delaware and …..that the question of how to bypass the four powerful Senators working for Delmarva, three of which could hold up the entire Senatorial process, is the current issue being debated behind closed doors.
Of course WE know this…but I was shocked to hear a gubernatorial candidate not dodge the bullet and come right out and honestly admit to as much over the air….. He called them straight out on the truth, yet did so in a way that was rational, thought-provoking, and non threatening…
I hope that exchange gets on podcast quickly, to verify that what I heard was actually said…….For if it is true, Carney’s stock just went up several points.
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May 23, 2008 at 12:42 am
Nancy Willing
Holy moly. I was just so ready to give up on Carney today and now this. I will be putting the wind farm at the top of the priority list for September’s primary vote. If Carney pulls that off before July he will hold some powerful cards.
May 25, 2008 at 12:05 am
Nathan Edmunds
Chalie Copeland is also against using double tax exempt state bonds to support the project, which would be a huge help getting it done. I support using double tax exempt bonds and building this project. We need wind, solar, hydro and other energy sources to compete with oil to keep the cost of energy down and promote a clean environment. We already have too much pollution and the resulting cancer in Delaware. Jack Markell just put a solar energy system on his home, and supports renewable energy. Green energy will create a lot of new jobs.
Either democrat will support wind and solar energy.
May 26, 2008 at 2:30 am
kavips
It would be fair to mention as well that the original Republican candidate Mike Protack, the one quietly supported by the people if not the party, has since the beginning, wisely remained in support of off-shore wind power coming to Delaware.
This, despite his party and the News Journal’s attempt to minimize his importance, has continued to prove to all that he has a good grasp over complicated issues, and is capable of deciding and acting on what is best for the state, even when it counteracts the wall of noise coming from the gaggle of lobbyists.
Charlie is too much of an “inside” person to see the graffiti scrawled across the “outside” walls. Too preoccupied with trying to keep his own house in order, he has failed to understand the giant benefits against which he is fighting.
For anyone out there who hates the current trend proposed by the “official” Republican party stream, ( ie Lee, Copeland, Burris) and would roll over in their grave before voting for a “Democrat”, this year has given them a rare golden moment to redirect the Republican party to relevancy, by supporting Mike Protack and that wing of the party moderates being led by Dick Cathcart……..
I’m am often sharp in my criticism of the Republican Party. That is based on their stupidity. In no way should that be construed as being partisan. One on one, I have found Republicans to be remarkable people, well read, thoughtful, and deeply moral. Republicans everywhere need to take back their party from those who pretend to speak in their interests.
You can say what you want about Mike Protack. But with a clear eye,…..his proposals make sense and cost less than those of two others battling for a majority of Democratic votes……..
So yes, in answer to your question, both Democrats do support off shore wind. But so does Mike Protack, as well as 90% of Delaware.
What is important for all of Delaware to understand, is that Charlie Copeland is guilty of being one of those desperately trying to scuttle Bluewater Wind. It was nice of him to offer himself as a target so Delawareans can show their wrath in return……