Massachusetts Senator and potential 2020 Democratic challenger Elizabeth Warren continued to unveil a series of controversial proposals Wednesday; saying she would sign a “total moratorium” on future fossil fuel leases on the “first day” of her presidency.
“We need to act on climate change before it’s too late. That’s why I’m making a promise. On the first day of a Warren administration, I’ll sign a total moratorium on all new fossil fuel leases, including for drilling offshore and on public lands,” posted Warren on social media.
We need to act on climate change before it’s too late. That’s why I’m making a promise. On the first day of a Warren administration, I’ll sign a total moratorium on all new fossil fuel leases, including for drilling offshore and on public lands. https://t.co/mL6NCf6f9R
— Elizabeth Warren (@ewarren) April 24, 2019
Warren’s pledge comes hours after she called for tuition-free college across America and the cancelation of 95% of student loan debt; a program that economists say would cost taxpayers $1.25 trillion over the next decade.
CLASS WARFARE! Elizabeth Warren Continues Attacks on ‘Billionaires,’ Calls for ‘Universal Childcare’
Firebrand Senator and potential 2020 Democratic candidate Elizabeth Warren continued her all-out assault on the nation’s wealthiest citizens Monday; calling for a “universal childcare” program and a “Green New Deal” throughout the United States.
“Billionaires like this guy make me wonder what our country needs more of: ranches with golf courses designed by PGA players & fireplaces ‘imported from European castles’ – or universal childcare & a Green New Deal?” asked Warren on Twitter.
Billionaires like this guy make me wonder what our country needs more of: ranches with golf courses designed by PGA players & fireplaces “imported from European castles” – or universal childcare & a Green New Deal? #UltraMillionaireTax https://t.co/w4rm9gRlRv
— Elizabeth Warren (@ewarren) January 28, 2019
Warren made national headlines late last week when she unveiled her ‘Ultra Millionaire Tax’ that would impose a stiff tax rate on Americans with more than $50 million in assets; saying the revenue would go towards left-leaning programs across the country.
CLIMATE CONFUSION: Sen. Warren Says ‘Green New Deal’ Will Prevent Future ‘Polar Vortexes’
Democratic presidential hopeful Elizabeth Warren touted Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez’ Green New Deal Thursday; saying the progressive proposal would help prevent future “polar vortexes” from occurring.
“Our children & grandchildren should grow up in a world where they can breathe the air & drink the water – and go outside without risking their lives in extreme temperatures. It’s time to protect our planet & pass a Green New Deal. #PolarVortex2019 https://www.nytimes.com/2019/01/31/us/weather-polar-vortex.html …” she tweeted.
Our children & grandchildren should grow up in a world where they can breathe the air & drink the water – and go outside without risking their lives in extreme temperatures. It’s time to protect our planet & pass a Green New Deal. #PolarVortex2019 https://t.co/JYnVrxMf1t
— Elizabeth Warren (@ewarren) January 31, 2019
Cortez and other left-wing legislators are poised to introduce the Green New Deal in the coming days; calling for a complete transition to renewable energy in 10 years, a universal jobs program, and Medicare for All.