Guinta Releases Video Highlighting Carol Shea-Porter’s National Energy Tax Vote
Shea-Porter Casts Critical Vote that could Cost Constituents Millions of Dollars and Thousands of Jobs
Manchester – On Friday, June 26th, at the behest of Speaker Pelosi, Carol Shea-Porter voted for the job-killing Waxman-Markey National Energy Tax. This is a “cap-and-trade” scheme which will destroy jobs here in New Hampshire and across America. This National Energy Tax will raise the prices of gasoline, electricity, and other sources of energy, which will devastate middle-class families and small businesses who are already struggling in these tough times. This vote is just another example of how Carol Shea-Porter’s blind allegiance to her party’s leadership is costing New Hampshire businesses and families money and hurting our economy. Shea-Porter’s support was crucial to the passing of this latest installment of legislation that is out of step with the needs and priorities of New Hampshire voters. Today, the Guinta for Congress campaign released the following video to highlight Carol Shea-Porter’s ill advised vote.
“As Mayor of New Hampshire’s largest city, I know firsthand the challenges this economy is putting on our families. People are losing their jobs and their homes. Businesses are failing and families are hurting. I do not understand why Carol Shea-Porter would put her party’s interests before the interests of the voters of New Hampshire. Thanks to her vote, if you drive a car or flip on a light switch you will now pay a national energy tax,” said Manchester Mayor and First Congressional District Candidate Frank Guinta.
“New Hampshire voters want solutions that will produce more American energy in an environmentally safe manner and get us closer to energy independence. They want solutions that encourage the use of alternative fuels and reduce carbon emissions. They certainly do not want ill conceived legislation that in less than three years may cost New Hampshire more than $550 million dollars and 4,900 jobs.”