Yesterday, I posted something about Sen. Kerry’s idiotic statement that Sarah Palin was just another Dick Cheney. A half hour after I first read that, I finally got my laughter under control. Simply put, Sen. Kerry needs to be forced into retirement. That’s where Jeff Beatty comes in. Mr. Beatty is running against Sen. Kerry. He’s mounting a serious challenge, too. I suspect that Massachusetts voters are taking him seriously because of Mr. Beatty’s position on America’s energy independence:

Energy Plan
We must control our own destiny, our own future. The world is a volatile place and we cannot rely on foreign suppliers of energy. We must become more self reliant. With that in mind Jeff will push to bring online more sources of energy, not just for tomorrow, but for the next 20 or more years it will take to bridge the gap to advanced Hydrogen Cars and other new technologies.

Oil. We must access the oil we have by increased drilling. That includes Oil Shale, ANWR and Offshore. Strategically, we need to increase our refining capacity.

Clean Coal. This resource can carry a large part of the electrical generation needs and we must continue to use it extensively.

Natural Gas. In addition to power generation, as an interim measure, Natural Gas can be also used as fuel for our Cars. It is a resource we are rich in.

Nuclear. We must increase Nuclear Power use. Not only can we use it here but it is an outstanding potential export. Land based US Technology Nuclear Plants need to be exported to help reduce worldwide demand for oil. Nuclear Power Barges (like the Army’s Sturgis) show how we can create, sell and deploy Nuclear Power while still maintaining control of the technology.

Solar. This technology has made advances that can reduce fossil fuel consumption on a local household and business level

Wind. Wind energy is an outstanding American opportunity. In the Rockies and on the Coast of Massachusetts, Wind is a money maker. We can build wind turbines here in our abandoned industrial base, providing much needed good manufacturing jobs as we reduce our dependence on foreign oil. Cities and Towns are using wind power for their schools and municipal buildings reducing need for fossil fuels and saving taxpayers hundreds of thousands of dollars annually in fuel costs in their communities.

Hydroelectric and Tidal Energy. These sources are underexploited, particularly Tidal. Advances in these technologies will soon harness ocean and tidal currents to supplement rivers and relieve our dependence on foreign oil. Here too, we have the potential for new, good paying, manufacturing jobs.

All of these measures, and more, are part of a comprehensive energy plan that will start reducing the cost of oil in the near term and will allow America’s families to minimize the effects of skyrocketing oil prices as we work towards new supplies and new technologies that will come online in the next 20-30 years. Jeff knows that we must control our own energy future and he will make sure we do.

Let’s be realistic: Jeff faces an uphill fight. Like William Russell running against John Murtha, this won’t be easy. Running against an incumbent always is.

Let’s be clear, though: Defeating JFK II is doable. I don’t think his record of supporting radical environmentalism will be particularly appealing with gas this expensive.

Jeff’s energy policy isn’t the only appealing part of his agenda. Based on his taxes issue page, it’s clear that Jeff believes that taxpayers should keep more of their money. Massachusetts is one of the hardest hit states in terms of taxes, which is why many former Bostonians now reside in New Hampshire. Here’s Jeff’s position on taxes:

Jeff’s stance on taxation has and always will be firm: we need to cut taxes. This is the fastest way to give every American worker a pay raise and part of a comprehensive package to get our economy moving again. When your taxes are lower, you have more money to take care of what matters most, your family. It’s that simple. Jeff believes government needs a strong dose of fiscal discipline. Only by controlling spending and making government smaller can we accomplish the healthy and growing economy we expect. It’s your money, and Jeff wants to help you keep more of it.

Jeff throws in a great shot at Sen. Kerry. Here’s that shot:

Jeff has been hit by high taxes the same way many of you have. He paid for college by working as a Teamster and met a payroll as the founder of a successful homeland security company. Unlike John Kerry, who has never created a business and has long abandoned the needs of regular people, Jeff understands the financial burdens we all face with, from the grocery store to the gas pump.

Isn’t it time we all chipped in and helped retire Sen. Blowhard? Isn’t it time that we helped put someone with a feel for the real world in Washington? Nobody can seriously say that Sen. Kerry has a clue about what the average person deals with on a daily basis.

Having run a company, complying with the regulations and paying taxes, it’s safe to say that Jeff Beatty knows plenty about real life. It’s time that we did everything we can to get Jeff elected. Follow this link to contribute to Jeff Beatty’s victory.

Technorati: Jeff Beatty, John Kerry, Energy Policy, Environment, Drilling, Alternatives, Tax Cuts, Fiscal Restraint, Small Business, Regulations, Election 2008

Cross-posted at California Conservative