In today’s hyper-polarized political landscape, common sense often feels like a radical act. That’s why Governor Kathy Hochul’s (D-N.Y.) embrace of a balanced, all-of-the-above energy strategy deserves more than polite applause. Governor Hochul can create a model for Democrats across the country.
Natural Allies for a Clean Energy Future, a group I co-chair, conducted polling last month from showed a strong majority of New Yorkers want energy that is reliable and affordable. Sixty-six percent of New York voters, including 74 percent of state Democrats, oppose efforts to block natural gas. This isn’t a red or blue issue. It’s a kitchen table issue. It’s time Democrats leaned into it.
Energy policy doesn’t happen in a vacuum. It’s the backbone of everything we care about—economic growth, national security, public health, and affordability. Nowhere is this more apparent than in New York—a state whose infrastructure powers not just the local economy, but vital national assets.
