The Politics of Coal in the Virginia Senate Race

Living on Earth

Jobs and the economy are dominating the political discussions this election season, but environmental issues have become prominent in the swing state of Virginia. Mark Rozell, professor of public policy at George Mason University, joins us to discuss why it’s happening in the crucial senate race between Democrat Tim Kaine and Republican George Allen.

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