At True Majority you can type in your zip code, and see how much your state senators and representative have received from the big 3 oil companies, and how much of the time they have voted for big oil interest instead of their own constituency. Follow me after the flip to see how the Illinois senators and one representative are doing:
Senator Richard Durbin (D-IL)
Accepted $40,850 from the oil and gas industry since 2000.
Supported the industry in 44% of selected votes.Senator Barack Obama (D-IL)
Accepted $70,000 from the oil and gas industry since 2000.
Supported the industry in 33% of selected votes.Representative Danny Davis (D-IL07)
Accepted $13,000 from the oil and gas industry since 2000.
Supported the industry in 18% of selected votes.
Way to go Rep. Davis! Now Senators Biden and Obama: follow suit. Although, I have to say that I am glad Sen. Obama changed his mind on offshore oil drilling. We need other alternative energy sources–not more oil dependence.
Speaking of off-shore drilling, do you know why on June 20, Sen. McCain decided that offshore drilling was okay after being against it? It could have something to do with the $875,000 donation from Chevron. In June the big 3 oil companies contributed over $2 million towards his campaign using loopholes in the "public" election funding.
Here is the letter that you can sign that True Majority is sending out to the Senators and Representatives:
I know the facts about how much you take from oil and gas companies.
It’s time for you to show whose side you’re on: create the energy rebate for American families by making big oil pay it is fair share.
I really do love all the grassroots developments that the internet has made possible.
Crossposted at Shawna R. B. Atteberry.