Senate Democrats Abandon Energy Bill, Reid Cites Lack of GOP Support

No Republican is willing to support a bill that will double people's electric bill. With elections coming up, I doubt a majority of democrats would support it either, but it's easy to blame Republicans. Bad legislation is bad, no matter who supports it, or doesn't. If harry reid had a bit of brains he would be saying he doesn't support it, he isn't looking to good in his re-election bid...

Associated Press

WASHINGTON -- Senate Democrats are giving up on plans to pass a U.S. energy bill that caps emissions of carbon dioxide, saying Republicans refuse to support the measure.

Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid said no Republican was willing to back a comprehensive energy bill, a development he called "terribly disappointing."

Democrats have been trying for more than a year to pass a plan that charges utilities and other major polluters for their carbon emissions. A compromise plan to limit emissions only from utilities also failed to attract the 60 votes needed to advance it in the 100-member chamber.

Reid and other Democrats said they would focus on a narrower bill that responds to the oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico and improves energy efficiency.