As the now-presumptive Democratic nominee for president, Vice President Kamala Harris is already attempting to walk back her past anti-energy rhetoric to win over voters in energy-producing states like Pennsylvania. Most recently, Harris’ campaign reversed her antagonistic stance towards fracking – which she made on the record repeatedly as a candidate herself – stating that she does not support a nationwide ban on the well stimulation technique that has been proven over and over again through the years to in fact be safe.
Notably, Harris plans to campaign with her new running mate – whoever that is – starting next Tuesday in Philadelphia. E&E News pointed out that, in anticipation of her tour, Harris may be taking a lesson from Pennsylvania governor and potential VP pick Josh Shapiro, who has formed alliances with the energy industry and its workers by collaborating with the sector, rather than demonizing it:
“As governor, Shapiro has embraced the state’s role as an energy powerhouse. He formed a high-profile alliance with a big driller and steered the state out of a regional cap-and-trade program. That has unions and other allies of the fossil fuel industry pretty satisfied.” (emphasis added)
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