Democrats Offshore Drilling

Spill, Baby, Spill!

Matthew Filipowicz | Posted 10.06.2008 | Politics


Matthew Filipowicz

The scary thing is that the Republicans want more. Even after it's obvious the realities of "drill, baby, drill" are "spill, baby, spill", they still want more.

Dems Cave On Offshore Drilling

Washington Independent | Posted 09.24.2008 | Politics


After months spent vowing to protect the nation's coastlines from new offshore oil drilling, House Democrats yesterday caved to the White House over t...

Pelosi Saves Planet... For Oil Companies

Jonah Lalas | Posted 08.19.2008 | Home


Jonah Lalas

This latest cave-in reveals that the Democrats have still not moved beyond their craven tendency to let the Right and its well-oiled political think tanks define the agenda. It just makes no sense.

Democrats To Offer Bill With Plan For More Offshore Drilling

AP | DINA CAPPIELLO | Posted 08.16.2008 | Politics


WASHINGTON — Democrats' stance against offshore drilling has shifted more, with House Speaker Nancy Pelosi signaling on Saturday her willingness...

Reid Offshore Drilling Plan Splits Dems

The Hill | Posted 07.29.2008 | Politics


Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid (D-Nev.) has split the Democratic front opposed to drilling with a plan that would open new areas for exploration. ...

Democratic Senator Durbin Open To Offshore Drilling: Report

Reuters | Posted 07.10.2008 | Green


A top U.S. Democratic senator said in a newspaper interview published Wednesday that he would consider supporting opening up new areas for offshore oi...

Now Dems Considering 'Compromise' On Offshore Drilling

Posted 07.10.2008 | Politics


In the wake of the FISA 'compromise,' the Politico reports that Democrats may be ready to cave to Republicans on another issue: Senate Minority Whip...