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 @ISIDEWITHNewsClimate ChangeDaily DiscussionKamala HarrisHillary ClintonVice PresidentDemocratic2020 PresidentialSecretary of State•••2yrs ago

Climate leaders say Harris has ‘lit an electric spark’ with young voters

More than 350 prominent climate advocates on Tuesday endorsed Vice President Harris for president, a sign that environmental leaders believe her campaign will energize like-minded voters in a way that President Biden could not.

In a letter shared first with The Washington Post, big names in the environmental movement — including former U.S. climate envoy John F. Kerry, former secretary of state Hillary Clinton and Washington Gov.

Jay Inslee (D) — wrote that Harris has long prioritized climate action and would continue to do so as president.

“We know that protecting our planet for ourselves and future generations requires the kind of bold leadership that Kamala Harris has demonstrated her whole life,” they wrote. “We are proud to support her and be in the fight against climate change with her.”

Inslee, whose ambitious climate proposals during his 2020 presidential campaign influenced Biden’s climate policies, said Harris could help mobilize young voters, a crucial Democratic constituency.

Polls show that climate change is a top concern for young people, who are more likely than older generations to face raging wildfires, rising seas and stronger storms in their lifetimes.

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 @LovesickB1llOfRightsDemocratfrom Guam  commented…2yrs2Y

Another massive contrast between the prosecutor and the felon.

By the way, has anyone else seen a huge increase in their home insurance premiums? My insurance agent says the increases are due to the extreme weather events of the past few years. And I live in Illinois. Pretending we don’t need to address climate change is madness.

 @HushedMeerkatGreenfrom Nebraska  commented…2yrs2Y

too bad she flipped on fracking:

Climate leaders say Harris has ‘lit an electric spark’ [GENERATED BY FOSSIL FUELS] with young voters

 @SoulfulDirectDemocratfrom Texas  commented…2yrs2Y

By deciding to go with the electoral college instead of deferring to the popular vote, the founding fathers may have unwittingly ended human civilization. Let's hope Harris wins.

 @OatmealLillianTranshumanist from Missouri  commented…2yrs2Y

Kamala has young people being attracted to her campaign...Trump has a bunch of old people stoked up on hate by Fox and right wing media.

 @ISIDEWITHasked…2yrs2Y

If you could ask Vice President Harris one question about her plans to tackle climate change, what would it be, based on your personal concerns for the environment?

 @ISIDEWITHasked…2yrs2Y

Why might climate change be a more pressing issue for younger generations compared to older ones, and how does that affect your views on leadership?

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Considering your future is directly affected, how important is a leader's stance on climate change when deciding who to support or vote for?

 @ISIDEWITHasked…2yrs2Y

Do you think the endorsement of a political leader by climate advocates impacts the authenticity of their commitment to environmental issues?

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How do you feel about the role of youth in combatting climate change, and do you believe young voters should have a significant influence on climate policies?

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