The candidates were asked to raise their hands if they believe global climate change is a serious threat caused by human activity.
Thompson: I’m not raising hands (applause from the audience)
The question then shifted to what the candidates would do instead.
McCain: “I know it’s real.” On if global warming isn't real, “All we’ve done is give our kids a cleaner world.”
Giuliani: Agreed with McCain, then, “I believe the best way to deal with climate change through energy independence.”
The question then changed to one about how much the government and economy should be used to combat climate change.
Romney: “It’s going to help our economy because we’re going to invest in new technologies to get off our dependence on foreign oil … We can do these things in a way that help both our economy and the environment.” “We call it global warming not America warming … let’s not put all the burden on us.”
Keyes: Makes his own contribution to climate change with a passionate, eloquent answer about nothing and then chides “politicians who create hot air.” He should know.
Huckabee: “The reason this issue ought to be important is that we are not owners of this world, we are stewards.”
Hunter: “Instead of mandates, I’d say incentives.” “We can produce a great new industry.”
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