Astroturf Groups Praising Lindsey Graham's Green Bona Fides Because He Supported Cap And Trade Nearly 20 Years Ago
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In addition to considering cap-and-trade at a critical moment during the early Obama administration, Graham more recently supported putting a price on certain polluting imports. “Senator Graham understood early that addressing climate change didn’t have to come at the expense of other national priorities. To the contrary, he saw that climate policy could be designed to strengthen American industry, position the U.S. to lead in emerging technologies, and enhance our national security,” said Greg Bertelsen, CEO of the Climate Leadership Council, which advocates for business-friendly policies against climate change. “His legacy is vast,” said Bertelsen in a statement. “For the climate movement, it is one of pragmatism and finding common ground without sacrificing ideals.”
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The group Citizens for Responsible Energy Solutions, which focuses on mobilizing conservatives on clean energy issues, said Graham was frequently an ally to their cause. “His advocacy for nuclear energy and innovation, paired with his strong record of support for pragmatic bipartisan energy policies, will be missed in the Senate,” said James Dozier, board chair and founding president of the group.
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Graham withdrew from the cap-and-trade negotiations in April 2010, a move Democrats blamed on conservative pressure. Then-Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid of Nevada formally declared cap-and-trade talks dead that July, but Graham stayed open to the idea of some climate legislation. He continued to express support for fighting climate change and was outspoken in his acceptance of the scientific consensus that humans are warming the planet because of greenhouse gas emissions.
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Graham sided with Democrats on the issue at times, include when he voted in 2017 to keep President Barack Obama’s methane regulation for oil and gas drilling, and on a 2021 vote to block President Donald Trump’s rule to overturn it.
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https://www.politico.com/news/2026/07/13/part-of-lindsey-grahams-legacy-climate-negotiator-00994075