As the Saint Cloud Times reports, Al Franken has been talking about energy policy:
The DFL-endorsed U.S. Senate candidate began a two-day tour of outstate Minnesota at the association’s Energy Issues Summit, giving a brief speech and taking questions from the crowd on nuclear, renewable and fossil fuel-based energy policy.
“I believe Minnesota should be powered by Minnesota energy and that Minnesota energy should mean Minnesota jobs,” Franken told the crowd at Holiday Inn Hotel & Suites.
Franken called for tax credits and other financial support for research into new forms of renewable energy and development of current forms, as well as tax credits for farmers to invest in wind energy production.
Interesting though, Coleman’s response:
Coleman opposes ending tax breaks for oil companies because the cost would only be passed on to consumers… (see update)
O RLY? But Norm Coleman was just saying he was now for taking away tax breaks for oil companies. Why the change again?
UPDATE: Republican Operative Michael B. Brodkorb of all people was happy to report in the comments that the Saint Cloud Times removed that portion of the story. That “Coleman response” portion of the article then was reduced to three paragraphs. Later on, that section grew to five paragraphs. The two paragraphs that were added are mostly Coleman talking points that refute the removed portion of the article but do not refute Franken’s position. Team Coleman was pretty eager to get that changed, I guess!
UPDATE: Republican Operative Michael B. Brodkorb, who continues to lie about me, asked that I change the headline and I agreed.
Loading ...
The following was just posted on the St. Cloud Times website.
“Editor’s note: Previous versions of this story incorrectly reported that Sen. Norm Coleman opposed repealing tax credits for oil and gas companies.” http://search.sctimes.com/sp?aff=1100&skin=100&keywords=coleman
Aaron, I look forward to your corrected post.
Aaron: How about that headline? Another correction is needed.
Looks like Mikey’s earning his paycheck this week!
I don’t think so little mikey, Norm is more then capable of holding two positions on the same issue.
Aaron: How am I lying about you?
Aaron: By reading your new headline, you certainly have a problem with the truth. Did you speak with someone at the St. Cloud Times? The source for your headline appears to be the St. Cloud Times, but I don’t see that information in their story. Looks like you’ll need to make another corrections. I’m sure McIntosh will send you the text for your update.
Minnesota Republican Blogger Michael B. Brodkorb,
If anyone comments on MDE demanding Minnesota Republican Michael B. Brodkorb edit his posts that are factually exagerrated, if that edit does not help Republicans get re-elected then the comment will be deleted or ignored.
The permanent election campaign is the most important issue of our time, and Minnesota Republican blogger Micheael B. Brodkorb is a loyal soldier representing those of us who have been, are, and will continue to be 100% correct on every issue every time. We must defeat the biggest threat American faces, that threat being anyone who disagrees with Minnesota Republican Bloggers.
Everyone knows people who disagree with Republicans on issues are destroying America. Luckily for us Minnesota Republican bloggers, Michael B. Brodkorb has almost the worst case of the vapors in Minnesota political history, and natural talent for exagerration (spin). Chris’s case of the vapors and outrage might be a bit worse.
Great Job Minnesota Republican blogger Michael B. Brodkorb
From the amended story:
“Coleman has voted to repeal tax credits for oil and gas companies and to extend them to renewable energy development, though he supported the energy bill that originally created those oil and gas tax credits.”
That just goes to show the beauty of ol’ Smokescreen: if ya don’t agree with him today, don’t worry ‘cause Norm is guaranteed to change.