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Rob Bresnahan, a Pennsylvania Republican U.S. House candidate, has criticized incumbent Democratic Rep. Matt Cartwright and President Biden over their decisions regarding the oil and gas industry despite his significant investments in fossil fuel companies. Bresnahan, who has tens of thousands of dollars in fossil fuel stocks, accused Cartwright of catering to “climate crazies” by voting to temporarily pause new authorization requests for liquified natural gas exports. Cartwright, on the other hand, has been a vocal critic of price gouging by big oil companies and advocates for boosting domestic energy production in ways that do not harm the climate.
Pennsylvania GOP Candidate Attacks Democrats Over Fossil Fuel Industry
Republican House candidate Rob Bresnahan from Pennsylvania criticizes incumbent Democrat Rep. Matt Cartwright and President Biden for their approach to the oil and gas industry. Bresnahan owns substantial stock in fossil fuel companies according to financial disclosures.
Taking on Cartwright for the 8th Congressional District seat, Bresnahan, a wealthy venture capitalist, represents the northeastern district covering Scranton and Wilkes-Barre.
On March 7, Bresnahan tweeted his discontent about Cartwright and Biden’s decision to halt liquified natural gas exports, promising to support PA oil and gas workers and American energy independence when in Congress.
His comments referenced a January decision by the U.S. Department of Energy to pause new authorization requests for natural gas exports for market evaluation, which will not increase prices, according to department notes.
Bresnahan criticized rising consumer prices in his campaign’s November 2023 kickoff video and pledged to curb inflation. His campaign didn’t immediately respond to queries about his stand on fossil fuels and the climate.
As per the Pennsylvania Independent’s review of Bresnahan’s financial disclosure, he has substantial personal investments in fossil fuel companies, including Exxon Mobil, ConocoPhillips, and others.
The United Nations states that fossil fuels contribute significantly to global climate change, posing a severe risk to life on Earth.
Cartwright has been critical of price gouging by oil companies and has advocated against it. He has also pushed for sustainable domestic energy production.
Cartwright supported the 2022 Inflation Reduction Act, which encourages clean energy affordability. Millions of Pennsylvanians can now access rebates and savings on energy costs through this legislation.
The Cook Political Report considers the 8th Congressional District race undecided.
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