US GOP presidential candidates avoid discussing climate change on campaign trail

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GOP presidential candidates avoid discussing climate change on campaign trail

https://www.pbs.org/newshour/show/gop-presidential-candidates-avoid-discussing-climate-change-on-campaign-trail

The 2024 Republican presidential campaign season is in full swing and candidates are stumping on a host of key issues. But one topic that’s missing from their agenda is climate change. Despite a summer of record-setting heat, new polling shows that Republican voters still don't see a warming planet as a concern. As William Brangham reports, neither do the GOP candidates who want to lead them.

GOP presidential candidates avoid discussing climate change on campaign trail

Most likely because the Republican Party climate policy is horrific and they know they'll lose votes if they open their mouth.