A prominent former governor has ventured into the realm of children's literature with a line of books centered on American history, social issues, and other hot-button topics. With nearly 2 million followers on Twitter, a TV program, and a podcast, former Arkansas Gov. Mike Huckabee knows how to wield influence.
Instead of reaffirming a defensive stance aimed at minimizing the issue of climate change, Republicans have a unique opportunity to take an offensive approach and present their vision for effectively addressing this global challenge. Tackling the challenge head-on would open the doors to meeting the genuine concerns of young people, allowing Republicans to engage youth with innovative solutions.
These destructive comments have become the exception, not the rule, thanks to initiatives such as the Conservative Climate Caucus and a robust ecosystem of conservative environmental advocacy groups. Yet, climate skeptics continue to make headlines and perpetuate the idea that no elected Republicans take the issue of climate change seriously.
After November’s midterm elections, young voters preferred a candidate who supported immediate action on climate by a factor of 4 to 1. For young Republicans, this ratio was 2 to 1. Just last week, Voters of Tomorrow held a conference in Washington, D.C., during which climate change was indisputably attendees’ No. 1 issue.