Governor, Mayors and Pundits:

Sean Parnell on Energy & Oil

Republican Governor: Click here for 8 full quotes OR click here for Sean Parnell on other issues. Reform tax proposals to foster new oil production. (Jan 2013) Build the Alaska gasline to extract natural gas. (Jan 2012) Oil and gas production will lead to a stronger nation. (Oct 2011) Open ANWR for development. (Sep 2011) Reduce EPA red tape on Arctic Outer Continental Shelf. (Jan 2011) Strike balance between ocean protection and oil production. (Jan 2010) Outer Continental Shelf will create 35,000 jobs and $72B. (Jan 2010) Stop harmful EPA regulation of greenhouse gas emissions. (Mar 2010)

House:

Don Young on Energy & Oil

Republican Representative (AK-At-Large): Click here for 22 full quotes OR click here for Don Young on other issues. Voted YES on opening Outer Continental Shelf to oil drilling. (May 2011) Voted NO on enforcing limits on CO2 global warming pollution. (Jun 2009) Voted NO on tax credits for renewable electricity, with PAYGO offsets. (Sep 2008) Voted NO on tax incentives for energy production and conservation. (May 2008) Voted NO on tax incentives for renewable energy. (Feb 2008) Voted NO on investing in homegrown biofuel. (Aug 2007) Voted NO on criminalizing oil cartels like OPEC. (May 2007) Voted NO on removing oil & gas exploration subsidies. (Jan 2007) Voted NO on keeping moratorium on drilling for oil offshore. (Jun 2006) Voted YES on scheduling permitting for new oil refinieries. (Jun 2006) Voted YES on authorizing construction of new oil refineries. (Oct 2005) Voted YES on passage of the Bush Administration national energy policy. (Jun 2004) Voted YES on implementing Bush-Cheney national energy policy. (Nov 2003) Voted NO on raising CAFE standards; incentives for alternative fuels. (Aug 2001) Voted NO on prohibiting oil drilling & development in ANWR. (Aug 2001) Voted NO on starting implementation of Kyoto Protocol. (Jun 2000) Rated 0% by the CAF, indicating opposition to energy independence. (Dec 2006) Establish a solar energy program on federal lands. (Apr 2008) Bar greenhouse gases from Clean Air Act rules. (Jan 2009) Extend through 2016 the renewable energy tax credit. (Nov 2011) No EPA regulation of greenhouse gases. (Jan 2011) Drill the Outer Continental Shelf; & license new nuke plants. (Mar 2011)

Former candidates & officeholders:

Frank Murkowski on Energy & Oil

Republican AK Governor; previously Senator: Click here for 10 full quotes OR click here for Frank Murkowski on other issues. Fined ExxonMobil $20M for not drilling next to ANWR. (Nov 2009) Ushered ANWR bill through Senate, until vetoed by Clinton. (Nov 2009) Petroleum Profit Tax: companies share oil profits with state. (Nov 2009) Voted YES on drilling ANWR on national security grounds. (Apr 2002) Voted YES on terminating CAFE standards within 15 months. (Mar 2002) Voted YES on preserving budget for ANWR oil drilling. (Apr 2000) Voted NO on ending discussion of CAFE fuel efficiency standards. (Sep 1999) Voted YES on defunding renewable and solar energy. (Jun 1999) Voted YES on approving a nuclear waste repository. (Apr 1997) Voted NO on do not require ethanol in gasoline. (Aug 1994)

Tony Knowles on Energy & Oil

Former Democratic Governor (1994-2002): Click here for 8 full quotes OR click here for Tony Knowles on other issues. Qualified support of BP-Arco merger. (Nov 2006) Include producers & all proposals in negotiating pipeline. (Oct 2006) Support drilling the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge. (Oct 2004) Seek ANWR through a bill that sets tougher mileage standards. (Oct 2004) Let Alaska supply oil and gas. (Jun 2004) Voluntary partnerships reduce greenhouse gases economically. (Aug 2000) Kyoto Treaty must include reductions by all countries. (Aug 2000) Federal tax incentives for energy, with state decisions. (Aug 2001)

Sarah Palin on Energy & Oil

Republican Governor (AK); 2008 nominee for Vice President: Click here for 58 full quotes OR click here for Sarah Palin on other issues. OpEd: $40B AGIA natural gas pipeline isn't working. (Sep 2011) Early 2008: Couldn't support McCain because he opposed ANWR. (Sep 2011) Drill here and drill now; axe the cap-and-tax plan. (Feb 2010) 2006: Replace secret gasline deal with open competition. (Nov 2009) Open gasline process, but $500M inducement to oil company. (Nov 2009) Cap-and-Trade is a Cap-and-Tax program. (Nov 2009) Natural gas mantra: good for Greenies, Grannies, and Gunnies. (Nov 2009) North Slope could supply 10 years' energy for entire country. (Nov 2009) Renewable Energy Fund for hydropower, wind, biomass. (Nov 2009) Sued ExxonMobil to drill next to ANWR, or give up lease. (Nov 2009) ACES: equitable share of oil profits go to state. (Nov 2009) FactCheck: Gas pipeline deal was not open & competitive. (Nov 2009) FactCheck: Yes, Obama climate law costs consumers $145/year. (Nov 2009) Sues federal EPA for misusing Endangered Species Act. (Jan 2009) FactCheck: No, Obama has always supported clean coal. (Oct 2008) Exxon & Conoco are not my biggest fan. (Oct 2008) Nonsensical to leave domestic supply untapped. (Oct 2008) First and foremost, we must become energy independent. (Sep 2008) Energy is inherently linked to security and prosperity. (Sep 2008) Produce more of our own oil & gas, for national security. (Sep 2008) More pipelines; more nukes; more coal; more alternatives. (Sep 2008) Resource rebate: suspend AK 8-cent fuel tax for one year. (Aug 2008) To win, GOP must push energy independence. (Aug 2008) Windfall oil profits tax prevents investment. (Aug 2008) Lift moratorium on offshore drilling. (Jul 2008) Exxon-Mobil should pay $507 million for Exxon Valdez spill. (Jul 2008) Energy relief plan: $100 per person monthly, for oil & gas. (May 2008) Fully fund the Petroleum Systems Integrity Office. (Feb 2008) $250M for proven alternative energy, including wind & hydro. (Jan 2008) National energy policy not an either/or proposition. (Nov 2007) Fund cellulosic biofuel research in Farm Bill. (Oct 2007) ANWR & Alaska Energy Goal of 50% of Alaska electric power from renewable sources. (Jan 2009) Drill, baby, drill. (Oct 2008) Crowning achievement: Alaska Gas Inducement Act. (Sep 2008) McCain wants healthy deliberation on disagreements like ANWR. (Sep 2008) Gas pipeline:history’s largest private-sector infrastructure. (Sep 2008) Claimed major triumph: $500 million subsidy for gas pipeline. (Aug 2008) Gasline Inducement Act: 1,715-mile natural gas pipeline. (Aug 2008) Commercialize Alaska’s North Slope natural gas. (Aug 2008) Appointed an Alaska oil and gas commissioner. (Aug 2008) Agrees with Obama on more Alaska oil & gas production. (Aug 2008) Convinced McCain to drill offshore; not yet on drilling ANWR. (Jul 2008) Unlock ANWR; we’re ready, willing and able to contribute. (Jun 2008) Bush is right: drill ANWR & develop our own supplies. (Apr 2008) Gas pipelines are approved if they meet Alaska’s needs. (Jan 2008) Submitted legislation to build natural AGIA gas pipeline. (Mar 2007) Stranded Gas Development Act no longer applies. (Nov 2006) Get ANWR open. (Nov 2006) Chaired the Alaska Oil and Gas Conservation Commission. (Nov 2006) Pursue gasline plan that is best for ALL Alaskans. (Nov 2006) Met with producers and employee groups for pipeline deal. (Oct 2006) Firm start date as part of gasline incentive offer. (Oct 2006) Opposes natural gas reserves tax--it’s not earned income yet. (Oct 2006) Global Warming I do support capping carbon emissions. (Oct 2008) Cyclical temperature changes affect climate change. (Oct 2008) All-of-the-above approach to deal with climate change. (Oct 2008) Global warming affects Alaska, but is not man-made. (Aug 2008) Analyze potential costs associated with climate change. (Oct 2006)

Jim Sykes on Energy & Oil

2004 former Green challenger: Click here for 4 full quotes OR click here for Jim Sykes on other issues. Support the All-Alaska Gas Line. (Jun 2004) Promote renewable and clean energy. (May 2004) Keep ANWR free from drilling. (May 2004) Supports All-Alaska gas line over AlCan. (May 2004)

Frank Vondersaar on Energy & Oil

Democrat Challenger (2002; and lost 2010 primary): Click here for 2 full quotes OR click here for Frank Vondersaar on other issues. Fusion instead of coal & oil. (May 2010) Support ANWR exploration. (Oct 2002)

Dave Cuddy on Energy & Oil

Republican challenger: Click here for the full quote OR click here for Dave Cuddy on other issues. Develop ANWR; support market-driven alternatives. (Apr 2008)

Scott McAdams on Energy & Oil

2010 Democratic Challenger: Click here for 2 full quotes OR click here for Scott McAdams on other issues. Unequivocally in support of offshore drilling. (Sep 2010) Develop resources using highest environmental standards. (Aug 2010)

Joe Miller on Energy & Oil

Republican Nominee (2010): Click here for 5 full quotes OR click here for Joe Miller on other issues. Nuclear energy shouldn't be precluded or overlooked. (Oct 2010) Develop hydroelectric projects but without federal aid. (Sep 2010) Science supporting manmade climate change is inconclusive. (Aug 2010) Cap-and-trade has no impact on global temperatures. (Jul 2010) Explore proven energy reserves & keep energy prices low. (Jul 2010)

Frank Murkowski on Energy & Oil

Republican AK Governor; previously Senator: Click here for 10 full quotes OR click here for Frank Murkowski on other issues. Fined ExxonMobil $20M for not drilling next to ANWR. (Nov 2009) Ushered ANWR bill through Senate, until vetoed by Clinton. (Nov 2009) Petroleum Profit Tax: companies share oil profits with state. (Nov 2009) Voted YES on drilling ANWR on national security grounds. (Apr 2002) Voted YES on terminating CAFE standards within 15 months. (Mar 2002) Voted YES on preserving budget for ANWR oil drilling. (Apr 2000) Voted NO on ending discussion of CAFE fuel efficiency standards. (Sep 1999) Voted YES on defunding renewable and solar energy. (Jun 1999) Voted YES on approving a nuclear waste repository. (Apr 1997) Voted NO on do not require ethanol in gasoline. (Aug 1994)

Rick Sikma on Energy & Oil

Republican Senate Challenger: Click here for 2 full quotes OR click here for Rick Sikma on other issues. Expedite low-emission coal & oil alternatives. (Jun 2008) Develop ANWR urgently; construct new oil refineries. (May 2008)

Ted Stevens on Energy & Oil

Republican Sr Senator (AK): Click here for 25 full quotes OR click here for Ted Stevens on other issues. Stop buying 12M barrels of foreign oil and produce our own. (Oct 2008) Find and use all forms of energy. (Aug 2008) Voted NO on tax incentives for energy production and conservation. (Jun 2008) Voted NO on addressing CO2 emissions without considering India & China. (May 2008) Voted YES on removing oil & gas exploration subsidies. (Jun 2007) Voted YES on making oil-producing and exporting cartels illegal. (Jun 2007) Voted NO on factoring global warming into federal project planning. (May 2007) Voted NO on disallowing an oil leasing program in Alaska's ANWR. (Nov 2005) Voted NO on $3.1B for emergency oil assistance for hurricane-hit areas. (Oct 2005) Voted NO on reducing oil usage by 40% by 2025 (instead of 5%). (Jun 2005) Voted NO on banning drilling in the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge. (Mar 2005) Voted YES on Bush Administration Energy Policy. (Jul 2003) Voted NO on targeting 100,000 hydrogen-powered vehicles by 2010. (Jun 2003) Voted NO on removing consideration of drilling ANWR from budget bill. (Mar 2003) Voted YES on drilling ANWR on national security grounds. (Apr 2002) Voted YES on terminating CAFE standards within 15 months. (Mar 2002) Voted YES on preserving budget for ANWR oil drilling. (Apr 2000) Voted NO on ending discussion of CAFE fuel efficiency standards. (Sep 1999) Voted YES on defunding renewable and solar energy. (Jun 1999) Voted YES on approving a nuclear waste repository. (Apr 1997) Voted NO on do not require ethanol in gasoline. (Aug 1994) Rated 0% by the CAF, indicating opposition to energy independence. (Dec 2006) Develop technology for carbon dioxide sequestration. (Feb 2008) Open the Outer Continental Shelf for oil & gas leasing. (Jun 2008) Supports immediate reductions in greenhouse gases. (Sep 1998)

Mark Begich on Energy & Oil

Democratic Jr Senator: Click here for 10 full quotes OR click here for Mark Begich on other issues. Advocate for opening up ANWR to drilling. (Nov 2008) Short term: $2.5B for LIHEAP; 70M bbl from strategic reserve. (Sep 2008) Long term: develop ANWR; build renewable energy plants. (Sep 2008) Support US participation in binding climate agreements. (Sep 2008) Open the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge. (May 2008) Alaska is ground zero for global warming. (May 2008) Voted NO on barring EPA from regulating greenhouse gases. (Apr 2011) Voted YES on protecting middle-income taxpayers from a national energy tax. (Apr 2009) Voted YES on requiring full Senate debate and vote on cap-and-trade. (Apr 2009) Allow horizontal drilling into Alaska's Coastal Plain. (Feb 2009)

Lisa Murkowski on Energy & Oil

Independent Sr Senator (AK): Click here for 26 full quotes OR click here for Lisa Murkowski on other issues. No regulation of greenhouse gases by EPA. (Jun 2010) Need a president who will sign ANWR. (Oct 2004) Support fiscal incentives for the natural gas pipeline. (Oct 2004) Get ANWR with a Republican-led majority. (Oct 2004) Incentives for an Alaskan natural gas pipeline. (Jun 2004) Establish an Arctic engineering research center. (Jun 2004) Reopening the Healy Clean Coal Plant. (Jun 2004) Voted YES on barring EPA from regulating greenhouse gases. (Apr 2011) Voted YES on protecting middle-income taxpayers from a national energy tax. (Apr 2009) Voted YES on requiring full Senate debate and vote on cap-and-trade. (Apr 2009) Voted NO on tax incentives for energy production and conservation. (Jun 2008) Voted NO on addressing CO2 emissions without considering India & China. (May 2008) Voted YES on removing oil & gas exploration subsidies. (Jun 2007) Voted NO on making oil-producing and exporting cartels illegal. (Jun 2007) Voted NO on factoring global warming into federal project planning. (May 2007) Voted NO on disallowing an oil leasing program in Alaska's ANWR. (Nov 2005) Voted NO on $3.1B for emergency oil assistance for hurricane-hit areas. (Oct 2005) Voted NO on reducing oil usage by 40% by 2025 (instead of 5%). (Jun 2005) Voted NO on banning drilling in the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge. (Mar 2005) Voted YES on Bush Administration Energy Policy. (Jul 2003) Voted NO on targeting 100,000 hydrogen-powered vehicles by 2010. (Jun 2003) Voted NO on removing consideration of drilling ANWR from budget bill. (Mar 2003) Rated 0% by the CAF, indicating opposition to energy independence. (Dec 2006) Develop technology for carbon dioxide sequestration. (Feb 2008) Open the Outer Continental Shelf for oil & gas leasing. (Jun 2008) Sponsored bill for horizontal drilling into Coastal Plain. (Feb 2009)

Vic Vickers on Energy & Oil

Republican Senate challenger: Click here for 3 full quotes OR click here for Vic Vickers on other issues. Oil execs get filthy rich; give Alaskans a fair share. (Aug 2008) Develop ANWR in an environmentally safe way. (Jul 2008) Require that ANWR’s crude oil pipelines be double-walled. (Jun 2008)