DES MOINES – Yesterday, at a campaign rally in Cedar Rapids, President Donald Trump allegedly attacked a key source of Iowa’s energy and economic growth, saying, “I don’t want to just hope the wind blows to light up your homes and your factories.”
Andy McGuire, a Democratic candidate for Iowa Governor reacted today, saying, “Simply put – Donald Trump’s attack on wind is an attack on Iowa’s economy. Iowa wind energy is absolutely critical to growing our economy and creating good paying jobs. It accounts for 37% of all energy generated in the state – ranking first in the nation.
“The energy generated through wind in Iowa is enough to power nearly 2 million U.S. households. How dare President Trump come to Iowa and denigrate our great people-powered wind energy companies. Here in Iowa, we’re proud of the steps we’ve made towards a clean energy economy. Thousands of Iowans are employed producing and servicing wind turbines. Last night, Donald Trump once again targeted a critical industry that is vital to our state and the people who live here.”
“As Governor, I will bolster the progress we’ve made as a leader in wind energy, and I will fight to ensure that our state eventually transitions to 100% clean renewable energy produced right here in Iowa. And, when President Trump makes reckless comments that target Iowans, I will never hesitate to hold him accountable. On this issue, Donald Trump sounds like a typical Washington politician—full of hot air and no clue what he’s talking about. Attacking hardworking Iowans might be the Washington way, but it is certainly not the Iowa way.”
Hey Matt – Who was the person beaten/assualted in Manly Ia, wed nite ???
Lord Cheeto has spoken.
Time for all youTrumpanzees to replace the wind mills with coal mines!
Trump’s supporters are delighted to have cameras on them, even though the majority of the country looks at them like some sort of Appalachian freak show.
Que “Dueling Banjos”
Fox news – the largest transfer of wealth of US taxpayer dollars to a small group know as wind energy companies.
Followed closely by farmers.
Typical of a liberal. That’s why I won’t vote for them.
Iowa has the potential to generate 300 % of its demands on a yearly average but the summer average is less than 25% of the yearly and there are days and weeks in the summer that fall way below that so even if Iowa harvested all of it’s potential there would be months where it requires other sources. Also it will take some massive electrical infrastructure to get the energy from the producing NW area to the nonproducing SE area.. I suppose that all of our tractors will be using bio fuels also?
Sounds about as partisan as Todd Prichard.
What an idiot! Trump was saying we can’t rely on wind alone and he would be right on that. I suspect McGuire knows that as well and just used her comment to grab some attention. But it makes her sound stupid.
She should have paid attention to the whole speech and she would understand what he said and not just pick a statement to take out of context. I would expect more from someone who wants to run for governor.
You’re right again, Carly. Even at Andy’s house where the hot air blows 24/7, there are going to be dead calm days where the wind turbines won’t turn.