If a typical voter watched Wednesday night’s Republican presidential primary debate, and had no independent knowledge about the Biden administration’s energy policies, he or she might come away with the impression that energy production in the United States has been dramatically curtailed in recent years.“We need to lower your gas prices. We’re going to open up all energy production. We will be energy dominant again in this country.
None of the rhetoric was especially surprising. Republicans talk about “unlocking American energy” all the time, especially when consumers have to pay more at the pump. But it’s worth noting from time to time that there’s a relevant detail GOP officials and candidates pretend not to notice: President Joe Biden has already done much of what they’re promising to do.