Both parties plan green conventions

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Source: The Hill

Democrats and Republicans are both planning to hold “green” national political conventions next year, partly to win over environmentally minded voters who could be influential in determining control of the White House and Congress.

The interest in greening political conventions, from buying confetti made from recycled paper to purchasing carbon offsets to reduce the impact of greenhouse gas emissions, shows the increasing relevance to both parties of appealing to voters mindful of global warming.

“Environmentalism is once again being recognized as a mainstream issue by both parties,” said Jeremy Symons of the National Wildlife Federation.

The Democratic National Committee (DNC) and Denver Mayor John Hickenlooper have both committed themselves to making the 2008 Denver convention the most eco-friendly Democratic convention ever, sources said.

Read more: http://thehill.com/leading-the-news/both-parties-plan-green-conventions-2007-06-15.html

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Hooray for Green!

[RUMMYisFROSTED]

1. There's only one "green" the republicans care about.

Cabbage.

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2. Oh don't be silly....

everyone knows Republicans don't eat vegetables. They're carnivores, dammit! :patriot:

[RUMMYisFROSTED]

3. Well, they are always lining up for the cash cow.

[Lisa]

4. well, good. If this is now perceived as "normal", it'll be harder for them to back down

... without being shown as insincere. (And this applies to both parties.)

[nealmhughes]

5. Ooh! Just like Sami and Lucas's wedding on Days of Our Lives!

I sure hope no Dimera gets to ruin the conventions now that Stefano is back from Italy.

[fazoolius_2006]

6. Carbon offsets?

Sorry but this is a scam. I am all for going green, why not have all the reps and senators fly out on one jet to save money. Or why not video conference in? The whole idea that buying carbon offsets is going to make any difference is a load of crap. They will still dump the same amount of pollution into the air if the do or don't buy offsets. Errrrr...