The Democratic Party have seemingly decided against being the party of the average, everyday American and have instead chosen to represent the fossil fuel industry in a shocking turn of events. Just kidding, this is exactly who the Democratic Party are and have been for a long time. Way, way back in June 2018, The Hill reported that Democrats would no longer accept donations from fossil fuel companies. The motion was introduced by Christine Pelosi, a member of the Democratic National Committee and daughter of House Minority Leader, Nancy Pelosi (D-CA), this was a proposal that would galvanise both progressives and environmental advocates. The proposal went after fossil fuel corporations, stating: "Fossil fuel corporations are drowning our democracy in a tidal wave of dark oily money; they have deceived the public about the impact of climate change, fought the growth of clean renewable energy and corrupted our political system." DNC Chairman Tom Perez stated that th...
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