March 19, 2003

No Alaska Drilling

Salon.com News | Senate rejects drilling in Alaska refuge

Son of a gun. Remember Norm Coleman, the Republican who succeeded Paul Wellstone and defeated Walter Mondale? Evidently he voted against drilling in Alaska in the 52-48 vote.

Update: It was a campaign promise. And Oregon Senator Gordon Smith (R) voted against it too. More details here.

Posted by Curt at March 19, 2003 02:41 PM