Ethanol Advocates Conduct Pre-Election Ad Campaign Blitz

Cameron Aubernon
by Cameron Aubernon

In less than a week, the B&B will head out to the polls to decide the direction the United States will take for the next two years.

Big Ethanol, too, is interested in the direction taken.

AutoblogGreen reports Fuels America, an advocate for the fuel source, is conducting a major advertising campaign to persuade the Obama administration and the Environmental Protection Agency not to make cuts into the Renewable Fuels Standard, the mandate that makes E85, E10 and every other blend possible.

The blitz — which kicked-off last week — is being carried through Beltway media such as Politico, RollCall and WTOP-FM, and will continue until November 5.

Cameron Aubernon
Cameron Aubernon

Seattle-based writer, blogger, and photographer for many a publication. Born in Louisville. Raised in Kansas. Where I lay my head is home.

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  • Thelaine Thelaine on Oct 29, 2014

    Ethanol has no effect on our mideast policies and no meaningful impact on our "energy independence." There has been, however, a massive, government-mandated transfer of wealth from people who purchase food and fuel to agribusiness. The graft is so massive it has caused politicians from both parties to climb into bed together in a bipartisan orgy of greed. People who defend these policies are either financially connected to the theft and drizzling out arguments like corn syrup or they are the fools who are licking it up.

    • Drzhivago138 Drzhivago138 on Oct 29, 2014

      [citation needed]. It seems when all else fails, you can just insult your opponent and you automatically win. Congratulations, a winner is you.

  • Drzhivago138 Drzhivago138 on Oct 29, 2014

    Looks like I came too late for the "discussion," which was probably a good thing, since I'm not good enough with facts, figures and sources to adequately defend my position. All I can really say is this: I'd like anyone to find me a more dependable source of _renewable_ energy that's here_and_now. Thank you to Pch101 and anyone who shares the same view for getting the facts straight.

    • Pch101 Pch101 on Oct 29, 2014

      Corn ethanol has its flaws to be sure. But the degree of hysteria and disinformation about it that can be found in these discussion threads is ridiculous.

  • Syke Kinda liked the '57, hated the '58. Then again, I hated the entire '58 GM line except for the Chevrolet. Which I liked better than the '57's. Still remember dad's '58 Impala hardtop, in the silver blue that was used as the main advertising color.
  • Dartdude The bottom line is that in the new America coming the elites don't want you and me to own cars. They are going to make building cars so expensive that the will only be for the very rich and connected. You will eat bugs and ride the bus and live in a 500sq-ft. apartment and like it. HUD wants to quit giving federal for any development for single family homes and don't be surprised that FHA aren't going to give loans for single family homes in the very near future.
  • Ravenuer The rear view of the Eldo coupe makes it look fat!
  • FreedMike This is before Cadillac styling went full scale nutty...and not particularly attractive, in my opinion.
  • JTiberius1701 Middle of April here in NE Ohio. And that can still be shaky. Also on my Fiesta ST, I use Michelin Pilot Sport A/S tires for the winter and Bridgestone Potenza for my summer tires. No issues at all.
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