Harris and Trump battle over fracking stance in Pennsylvania

Vice President Kamala Harris has distanced herself from her past anti-fracking stance, while Donald Trump continues to use it to sway voters in Pennsylvania, a key battleground state.

Marc Levy reports for The Associated Press.

In short:

Kamala Harris previously supported banning fracking, a stance she has since reversed, while Trump continues to highlight her former position to appeal to voters in Pennsylvania.
Trump accused Harris of supporting the Green New Deal and warned she would destroy the oil and gas industry, despite her current support for Biden's energy policies.
Fracking is a divisive topic in Pennsylvania, with the gas industry boosting local economies and inspiring backlash, especially in Philadelphia suburbs.

Key quote:

“It’s safe to say that we and a lot of other folks are eager to hear from the vice president.”

— Dustin Meyer, senior vice president at the American Petroleum Institute

Why this matters:

The energy policies in Pennsylvania could impact the 2024 election outcomes. With both candidates focusing on energy strategies, voters' opinions on fracking may influence the state's political landscape.

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