Opinion Journal Poll

[leobold1]

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Question: Do you think it’s been proven beyond a reasonable doubt that the Earth is warming because of man-made problems?

Democrat: (41 votes)
(Now) (April 2006)
Yes 95 percent 98 percent
No 2 percent 2 percent
Scientific consensus 2 percent

Yes

“Global warming is real. It’s happening now, and human
pollution is to blame. For 12 years, the Republicans
ignored this looming threat. Democrats will not make that
same mistake.”
“All the reputable scientists agree on this in their peer-reviewed
studies, but what we don’t know is whether and how our
efforts to combat climate change will be effective.”
“The only remaining doubt is whether we have the political
will and leadership to face the challenge and responsibility
of global warming. Every day that we wait is a day that we
waste. And if we are not careful, we will run out of days to
save the planet.”
“Biggest challenge of the 21st century.”
“It’s the carbon dioxide, stupid!”
“Yes, not exclusively man-made, but sufficient for us to
take action.”
“Of course, unless Mother Nature thinks that summer should
be in December.”
“If the president says so, it must be true.”

Other comments

“There is an overwhelming scientific consensus that the Earth
is warming because of man-made pollution. I do not think that
any scientific pronouncement meets the test of ‘beyond a
reasonable doubt.’ The scientific method always looks to
see whether the evidence continues to support the premise.”

Republicans: (31 votes)

(Now) (April 2006)
Yes 13 percent 23 percent
No 84 percent 77 percent
Only part of the cause 3 percent



Yes

“Yes, but there is also a natural component to the current
warming trend.”

No

“The only Inconvenient Truth here is that anyone can be a
movie star, even someone as boring as Al Gore.”
“Check with MIT.”
“The Earth is in a warming trend, but the link to man’s activity
is weak.”
“The key phrase is ‘beyond a reasonable doubt.’ ”
“There is the possibility that man’s activity, while certainly
part of the problem, is not the sole reason for global warming.”
“Not beyond a reasonable doubt, but all scientific studies are
leaning that way.”
“It doesn’t matter.… Improving the environment is important
anyway.”

Other comments

“There is scientific evidence that global warming is taking
place due to carbon emissions as well as natural cyclical
warming patterns.”

National Journal Insiders
n National Journal’s Congressional Insiders Poll includes 113 members of Congress—10 Senate Democrats, 48 House Democrats, 10 Senate Republicans, and 45 House Republicans.

Democratic Congressional Insiders Sens. Sherrod Brown, Ben Cardin, Thomas Carper, Christopher Dodd, Edward Kennedy, Frank Lautenberg, Barbara Mikulski, Mark Pryor, Ken Salazar, Jon Tester; Reps. Tom Allen, Robert Andrews, Michael Arcuri, Tammy Baldwin, Melissa Bean, Xavier Becerra, Howard Berman, Marion Berry, Rick Boucher, Michael Capuano, Christopher Carney, James Clyburn, Jim Cooper, Joseph Crowley, Elijah Cummings, Artur Davis, Diana DeGette, Rosa DeLauro, Eliot Engel, Anna Eshoo, Sam Farr, Chaka Fattah, Bob Filner, Kirsten Gillibrand, Alcee Hastings, Mike Honda, Steve Israel, Jim Langevin, John Lewis, Zoe Lofgren, Nita Lowey, Ed Markey, Jim McDermott, Jim McGovern, Jim Moran, David Price, Silvestre Reyes, Jan Schakowsky, Jose Serrano, Adam Smith, John Spratt, Pete Stark, John Tanner, Ellen Tauscher, Bennie Thompson, Chris Van Hollen, Debbie Wasserman Schultz, and Henry Waxman

GOP Congressional Insiders Sens. Lamar Alexander, Jim Bunning, John Cornyn, Lindsey Graham, Johnny Isakson, Mel Martinez, Lisa Murkowski, Olympia Snowe, John Sununu, John Thune; Reps. Marsha Blackburn, John Boehner, Kevin Brady, John Campbell, Chris Cannon, Eric Cantor, Michael Castle, Tom Cole, Mike Conaway, Tom Davis, John Doolittle, David Dreier, Phil English, Jeff Flake, Bob Goodlatte, Kay Granger, Doc Hastings, Pete Hoekstra, Bobby Jindal, Peter King, Jack Kingston, Mark Kirk, Ray LaHood, Dan Lungren, Kenny Marchant, Jim McCrery, Patrick McHenry, Cathy McMorris, John Mica, Marilyn Musgrave, Sue Myrick, Mike Pence, Tom Price, Deborah Pryce, Adam Putnam, Dave Reichert, Tom Reynolds, Mike Rogers of Michigan, Paul Ryan, Pete Sessions, John Shadegg, Christopher Shays, Adrian Smith, Zach Wamp,
and Joe Wilson.

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Question: Which of these actions to reduce global warming could you possibly support?

Democrats (40 votes)

A. Mandatory limits on carbon dioxide emissions 88%
B. Increased spending on alternative fuels 95%
C. Greater reliance on nuclear energy 59%
D. Higher fuel-efficiency standards for automobiles 90%
E. A “cap-and-trade” carbon dioxide emissions reduction program 83%
F. A carbon tax 50%

General comments
“I support all of these actions. The social and economic chaos that
will accompany the rapid changes in our world that climate change
will bring will make these measures seem puny.”
“All of the above are possibly effective responses to global warming,
but some make other problems worse and thus unlikely to get broad
support. Nuclear is already subsidized up to its ears.”
“All of the above. We need a multipronged approach built with
bipartisan American support to fight global warming, ensure a reliable
energy supply, and continue American economic growth. Parts of all
these issues are the right ‘blend’ to make this happen.”

Increased spending on alternative fuels
“We have to start thinking beyond a fossil fuel-based energy economy.”
“Specifically, funds for incentives to create and use alternative fuels.”

Greater reliance on nuclear energy
“Willing to look at this option, with more information.”
“Only if short term and tied directly to other incentives, not as a
stand-alone approach.”
“Everything must be put on the table to reduce global warming.
There are no sacred cows.”

Higher fuel-efficiency standards
“Very strong support for this option.”

A “cap-and-trade” program
“Carbonation without taxation.”
“Only as a fallback compromise.”

A carbon tax
“Not regressive; industry-specific perhaps.”

Republicans (31 votes)

A. Mandatory limits on carbon dioxide emissions 19%
B. Increased spending on alternative fuels 71%
C. Greater reliance on nuclear energy 90%
D. Higher fuel-efficiency standards for automobiles 45%
E. A “cap-and-trade” carbon dioxide emissions reduction program 42%
F. A carbon tax 3%
G. Other actions (volunteered) 2%

Mandatory limits on carbon dioxide emissions
“Limits on U.S. emissions will be ineffective as long as China and
India continue to burn coal in traditional ways.”

Increased spending on alternative fuels
“Reducing global warming is certainly an admirable goal, but
our overall goal should be focused more on national security as
it relates to our energy policy—which would reduce our reliance
on certain foreign fossil fuels and, as a positive side effect, cut
back on carbon emissions and potentially slow global warming.”

Greater reliance on nuclear energy
“[Nuclear energy] and hydropower is our nation’s largest source
of renewable power and should be embraced.”
“Our increasing dependence on foreign sources of energy
must be addressed. We should be doing more to help boost
American energy production and encourage private development
of alternative sources of fuel.”

A “cap-and-trade” carbon dioxide program
“We need a comprehensive approach to climate change,
and carbon dioxide must be part of that discussion.”

Other comments
“We should also explore innovative market solutions, such as
‘carbon sinks.’ ”
“A reward for the development of the first vehicle to get 200 mpg
and cost less than $30,000.”

[ptco911]

All of the hot air coming from the Democrats darned sure isn't going to help the issue.

[Woodmonkey]

This is an interesting poll, Leo.

[EdNigma]

F. A carbon tax 50%

Yeah, if you tax it the earth will like it.

ppffsstt.. IMHO, the earth will do what it wants. Just 'cause some bozo said "This and that is doing this." does not mean the sky is REALLY falling.

True, man is not helping, but the earth is a lot bigger than people think, and in the end IT rules.