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Joe Biden Knows He Messed Up On Fracking At Debate And Is Now Doing Damage Control

Ashe Schow
Joe Biden Knows He Messed Up On Fracking At Debate And Is Now Doing Damage Control
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Democratic presidential candidate Joe Biden has tried to avoid saying he would end fossil fuels if he’s elected president, but that wasn’t the impression he gave during Thursday night’s debate.

“I would transition from the oil industry, yes,” Biden said during the debate. “It’s a big statement because the oil industry pollutes significantly. … It has to be replaced by renewable energy over time.”

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