Likely Democratic nominee Barack Obama met with T. Boone Pickens to discuss energy policy today. The two men would be unlikely allies, as Pickens has been a staunch Republican who heavily funded the Swift Boat Veterans for Truth organization that’s largely credited for destroying John Kerry’s Presidential campaign back in 2004. When asked [...]
Continue reading...Tuesday, July 22, 2008
T. Boone Pickens, who last week unveiled a comprehensive and practical plan to reduce foreign oil imports by more than 30%, or $300 billion, in the next 5-10 years, is taking issue with Al Gore’s recent speech. Today, Pickens released the following statement… “Today, former Vice President Al Gore put forward a framework of a plan [...]
Continue reading...Monday, July 14, 2008
Oilman and outspoken political activist T. Boone Pickens has the right idea for dealing with America’s energy crisis. His proposal, backed by a healthy dose of television advertising that has just started, urges Americans to elect leaders that will work to promote energy diversity. Specifically, Pickens wants to begin using wind generated power to supply 22% [...]
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Monday, August 18, 2008
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