New Dem candidate for Iowa senate sees Trump as environmental president

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Eric Dirth entered the race for the senate seat being vacated by Bob Dvorsky of Coralville. the seat covers parts of Johnson, Cedar and Muscatine counties.

http://www.press-citizen.com/story/news/local/2018/01/17/eric-dirth-joins-race-iowa-senate-district-37-seat/1040603001/

In doing some research on him (a friend said she thought he was Repub) I was able to find this article from about a year ago:

http://www.thegazette.com/subject/opinion/guest-columnists/trump-might-be-the-enviromental-president-we-need-20161209

The Americans who stand as the rear legs in this metaphor trust Trump. Trump connected with the hard working and humble Americans in the energy industry because he voiced their fears. He questioned climate change, promoted coal, and expressed his displeasure for regulatory constraints. Trump earned their trust by defending their livelihoods, and the trust remains even though Trump displays significant flexibility with his energy policy vision.

As a result, Trump is in a position to make the biggest environmental difference since President Nixon. Trump’s unwavering support from his constituents and his policy flexibility allow him to move ahead with unprecedented freedom, and his self-financed campaign and detachment from the Republican establishment further distance him from outside interests.

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With Trump taking the presidency, America has its best opportunity yet to slow climate change. Trump has the trust of the needed constituents and is free to shape policy as he pleases. I am hopeful that when Trump discovers this is how he can secure this legacy, he will motivate those rear legs to finally lift up and undulate, moving America forward.

• Eric Dirth holds a master’s degree in Environmental Advocacy from James Madison University and is studying environmental law and policy at the University of Iowa College of Law.

Uh - I don't think so, Mr. Dirth.