Wednesday, March 14, 2012

Energy topic sparks testy exchange in Ind. debate

FORT WAYNE, Ind. (AP) — Indiana's Democratic Senate candidate accused his Republican opponent Friday of working as a Washington lobbyist to support cap and trade legislation both have opposed as candidates.

Republican Dan Coats and Democrat Brad Ellsworth debated for the second time Friday night in their race to succeed retiring Democratic Sen. Evan Bayh.

They had a particularly testy exchange during a question about energy policy, even though both agreed there should be more investment in clean energy.

Ellsworth alleged Coats pushed for the cap and trade legislation aimed at curbing greenhouse gas emissions during his former role as a lobbyist. He said the Republican …

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