This one is an absolute no-brainer; if you care in the slightest bit about protecting the natural world or wildlife, about combating disastrous global climate chaos, etc., then the ONLY serious option at this point is to vote Democratic. In this case, that means supporting Sen. Tim Kaine’s reelection and opposing whichever ant-environmental extremist (Corey Stewart, Nick Freitas or EW Jackson) Virginia Republicans nominate on June 12. Go Kaine!
Sierra Club endorses Sen. Tim Kaine for re-election
Grassroots group praises Kaine’s bold environmental record and commitment to due process
RICHMOND, Virginia– The Sierra Club announced its endorsement of Sen. Tim Kaine for re-election to the United States Senate today.
Sen. Kaine has constantly fought to protect clean air and water safeguards from Donald Trump and Congressional Republicans’ attacks. He is currently working to oppose plans to drill for oil and gas off of Virginia’s coast and has introduced legislation to help stop the worst effects of sea-level rise from climate change in Hampton Roads.
“Sen. Kaine’s record of standing up to this administration’s reckless attacks on Virginia’s environment speaks volumes,” Corrina Beall, Legislative and Political Director for the Virginia Chapter of the Sierra Club, said. “The senator has proven time and again that he is a climate champion.”
The Sierra Club has previously endorsed Sen. Kaine for election to the Senate in 2012 and for Vice President in 2016.
“Tim Kaine is the only candidate in this race who will protect Virginians’ right to clean air and water,” Bob Shippee, Political Chair of the Virginia Chapter of the Sierra Club, said. “Tim Kaine has shown, throughout his career, from Richmond City Council to the U.S. Senate, a commitment to protect Virginia’s resources for future generations. His staunch support in the Senate has helped shield our environment from Donald Trump and Scott Pruitt’s attacks.”
Recently, the Senator has voiced his objections to how a rushed process by the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission led to hasty approvals of the Atlantic Coast and Mountain Valley pipelines and called for both projects to be reheard by the body.
“Senator Kaine is a great friend to the planet, with unyielding support for commonsense environmental safeguards like the Clean Power Plan and opposition to reckless plans for offshore drilling operations off Virginia’s coast,” Kate Addleson, Director of the Sierra Club Virginia Chapter, said. “He has been a fantastic steward to Virginia’s environment during his time in the Senate, and we look forward to his continued commitment to Virginia’s clean energy economy in his next term.”
In addition to the endorsement, the Sierra Club will lend its considerable volunteer strength to the senator’s campaign.
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About the Sierra Club Virginia Chapter: The Virginia Chapter of the Sierra Club is over 20,000 members strong. We are your friends and neighbors working to build healthy, livable communities, and to conserve and protect our climate and environment. The Virginia Chapter is part of the national Sierra Club, the nation’s largest and most influential grassroots environmental organization. For more information, visit http://www.sierraclub.org/virginia
| Paid for by Sierra Club Political Committee, www.sierraclub.org. Not authorized by any candidate or candidate’s committee. |
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