Did Frank Forget He Supported Drilling In The Gulf?
ANNAPOLIS – Maryland Republican Party Chairman Audrey Scott released the following statement today regarding Frank Kratovil’s deceitful fundraising email:
“Frank Kratovil can’t seem to keep his own record straight. He ran for congress claiming he would be an independent voice for the Eastern Shore, but he has spent the last two years voting almost exclusively along party lines. Now Kratovil seeks to capitalize on the worst environmental disaster in US history to raise funds for his fledgling campaign. The truth is, drilling in the Gulf of Mexico was central to Kratovil’s energy plan when running for Congress and just like his votes on Cap-and-Trade and to advance the health care legislation, Kratovil is hoping voters forget his real record.”
“This is simply more double talk from a Congressman who refuses to own up to his voting record and continues to avoid his constituents. Maryland’s First District deserves better”
KRATOVIL E-SOLICITATION PLAYS ON FEARS OF THE OIL SPILL IN THE GULF BUT…
Kratovil Makes Drilling In The Gulf Central To His 2008 Campaign Energy Platform. During his 2008 campaign for Congress, Frank Kratovil, Jr. said there is no question that we need more domestic drilling for oil and natural gas.
A September 23, 2008, press release issued by the Kratovil campaign says: “My position on drilling is clear… I think we should start first in the Gulf of Mexico and parts of Alaska where infrastructure already exists and 80% of all remaining oil and gas deposits can be found.” (“Kratovil Camp Defends Comprehensive Energy Solutions.” Kratovil for Congress. September 23, 2008)
In July of 2008, the Star Democrat highlighted Kratovil’s energy plan, stating that it included, “Expanding domestic oil production, but only in the 68 million acres of leased land that oil companies can already develop.” (Konrad Surowiec, “Harris, Kratovil offer energy plans.” The Star Democrat. July 23, 2008)
In another 2008 interview with Shore Update, an online newspaper for Maryland’s Eastern Shore, when asked if he supported offshore drilling and/or drilling in Alaska’s Arctic National Wildlife Refuge (ANWR) Frank Kratovil, Jr.(D-Md.) said, “There’s no question that we need more domestic drilling for oil and natural gas.” (“Twenty Questions with Andy Harris & Frank Kratovil,” Shore Update, accessed July 21, 2009)
According to the same interview, Kratovil also said, “I’d prefer to see this additional production come from the tens of millions of untapped acres in the Western U.S. and the Gulf of Mexico that have already been leased for drilling.” (“Twenty Questions with Andy Harris & Frank Kratovil,” Shore Update, accessed July 21, 2009)
KRATOVIL ACCEPTS CAMPAIGN DONATIONS FROM HEAD LOBBYIST FOR HALLIBURTON, THE COMPANY RESPONSIBLE FOR DEEP HORIZON CONSTRUCTION
"Engineering giant Halliburton of Houston, which was in charge of cementing the well just before the April 20 explosion, has hired Jeffrey Turner of Patton Boggs to help handle legal and congressional inquiries." (Dan Eggen, “BP, Transocean tap a well of Washington lobbyists and consultants,” The Washington Post, June 21, 2010)
According to the independent website Campaign Secrets, which checks the influence of money on U.S. politics, Frank Kratovil has received two separate donations totaling $750 from Jeffery Turner. (Open Secrets, Kratovil Donations, accessed June 24, 2010)
ANNAPOLIS – Maryland Republican Party Chairman Audrey Scott released the following statement today regarding Frank Kratovil’s deceitful fundraising email:
“Frank Kratovil can’t seem to keep his own record straight. He ran for congress claiming he would be an independent voice for the Eastern Shore, but he has spent the last two years voting almost exclusively along party lines. Now Kratovil seeks to capitalize on the worst environmental disaster in US history to raise funds for his fledgling campaign. The truth is, drilling in the Gulf of Mexico was central to Kratovil’s energy plan when running for Congress and just like his votes on Cap-and-Trade and to advance the health care legislation, Kratovil is hoping voters forget his real record.”
“This is simply more double talk from a Congressman who refuses to own up to his voting record and continues to avoid his constituents. Maryland’s First District deserves better”
KRATOVIL E-SOLICITATION PLAYS ON FEARS OF THE OIL SPILL IN THE GULF BUT…
Kratovil Makes Drilling In The Gulf Central To His 2008 Campaign Energy Platform. During his 2008 campaign for Congress, Frank Kratovil, Jr. said there is no question that we need more domestic drilling for oil and natural gas.
A September 23, 2008, press release issued by the Kratovil campaign says: “My position on drilling is clear… I think we should start first in the Gulf of Mexico and parts of Alaska where infrastructure already exists and 80% of all remaining oil and gas deposits can be found.” (“Kratovil Camp Defends Comprehensive Energy Solutions.” Kratovil for Congress. September 23, 2008)
In July of 2008, the Star Democrat highlighted Kratovil’s energy plan, stating that it included, “Expanding domestic oil production, but only in the 68 million acres of leased land that oil companies can already develop.” (Konrad Surowiec, “Harris, Kratovil offer energy plans.” The Star Democrat. July 23, 2008)
In another 2008 interview with Shore Update, an online newspaper for Maryland’s Eastern Shore, when asked if he supported offshore drilling and/or drilling in Alaska’s Arctic National Wildlife Refuge (ANWR) Frank Kratovil, Jr.(D-Md.) said, “There’s no question that we need more domestic drilling for oil and natural gas.” (“Twenty Questions with Andy Harris & Frank Kratovil,” Shore Update, accessed July 21, 2009)
According to the same interview, Kratovil also said, “I’d prefer to see this additional production come from the tens of millions of untapped acres in the Western U.S. and the Gulf of Mexico that have already been leased for drilling.” (“Twenty Questions with Andy Harris & Frank Kratovil,” Shore Update, accessed July 21, 2009)
KRATOVIL ACCEPTS CAMPAIGN DONATIONS FROM HEAD LOBBYIST FOR HALLIBURTON, THE COMPANY RESPONSIBLE FOR DEEP HORIZON CONSTRUCTION
"Engineering giant Halliburton of Houston, which was in charge of cementing the well just before the April 20 explosion, has hired Jeffrey Turner of Patton Boggs to help handle legal and congressional inquiries." (Dan Eggen, “BP, Transocean tap a well of Washington lobbyists and consultants,” The Washington Post, June 21, 2010)
According to the independent website Campaign Secrets, which checks the influence of money on U.S. politics, Frank Kratovil has received two separate donations totaling $750 from Jeffery Turner. (Open Secrets, Kratovil Donations, accessed June 24, 2010)
there is nothing in Kratovil's solicitation that bashes oil drilling (unless I missed a portion)
ReplyDeletePlease publish something that shows Andy Harris opposed offshore drilling, drilling in the Gulf or any drilling.
ReplyDeleteNot excusing Kratovil, but I want to know if Harris is any better on this issue.
She can't help herself from lying in the very first paragraph. Frank never advanced the health care agenda and she knows it. He voted against both versions of the bill. If the Republicans can't win by telling the truth, that should tell you whether to trust them or not.
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ReplyDeleteplease post any info on an apparent mva involving sam vincent--god i hope its not true...
i wont believe that other site- so please find out something for us
There is no limit on what Kratovil and the democrats will say or do in order to get reelected. I've had all I can stand with Obama, O'Malley, and Kratovil.
ReplyDeleteno wonder someone had him on a hangmans tree.
ReplyDeleteHow has he voted party lines? He hasn't even come close. He voted against President Obama's major "accomplishments" so far. Stimulus and health care.
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