But climate change is not “extremely out of the mainstream.” Concern about climate change in the United States is the highest it has ever been. Joseph Pinion, a Republican political consultant who advocates a carbon tax, criticized Green New Deal supporters for making it a purity test of support for to address climate change. “The problem with the Green New Deal is that it unifies Republicans,” Mr. Pinion said. Data commissioned by environmental groups in early primary states found 74 percent of likely primary voters reacted favorably when the Green New Deal. A new Iowa poll this week reinforced that, finding 91 percent of Iowa Democrats want a candidate who supports the Green New Deal.

Source: New York Times March 25, 2019 18:55 UTC