Pew Research Center
October 31, 2016
Supporters of Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump
disagree on whether to support or oppose expanding the production of a range of
fossil fuel energy sources, according to a new Pew Research Center analysis.
Most Trump supporters favor increased production from coal mining, fracking or
offshore oil and gas drilling, while most Clinton supporters oppose expanding
the use of these sources.
There was only one question posed on issues related to
climate and energy in this year’s three presidential debates and the vice
presidential debate. But just as Trump and Clinton have stark differences on
energy policy, so too do their supporters.
The largest difference between Clinton and Trump
supporters is over expanding coal mining. About seven-in-ten (69%) of Trump
supporters favor more coal mining, while 30% oppose it. In contrast, only 22%
of Clinton supporters favor expanding coal mining, a difference of 47
percentage points between the two groups of voters. Roughly three-quarters
(76%) of Clinton supporters oppose more coal mining. Trump supporters are also
far more likely than Clinton supporters to favor more offshore oil and gas
drilling (66% vs. 28%) and hydraulic fracturing for oil and natural gas (58%
vs. 28%)….
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