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GLOBAL WARMING MAVERICK CONTINUED FROM PAGE 09 tion that passed unanimously. It was an effort to stop the US from agreeing to what lawmakers believed to be unfavorable terms in the Kyoto Protocol. Many key Republican constituencies were at the time particularly resistant to any form of greenhouse gas regulation As the senators began to pull together their proposal, building support for the bill required concessions to the political needs of certain senators. But for McCain, who had a history of bipartisan problemsolving, the only prodding he needed was the scientific evidence and his responsibility to respond to it. Advocating for Their Bill Sens. McCain and Lieberman decided that the best way to change the politics of the issue was to force senators to become educated and accountable for their positions. To do this, they drew on a political strategy that had worked before for them with their bipartisan campaign finance bill. They directed their staff to develop legislation in consultation with all political players and bring it to a vote as soon as possible. The support of a range of interests meant that politicians could more easily support the bill, and the quick vote was designed to force the senators to take a position. The opportunity for a vote arose in mid-2003 as the Senate turned to comprehensive energy legislation. And in that effort, McCain’s tactical skill and resolve were on display. The 2003 Senate debate about energy policy was the first major legislation that Majority Leader Bill Frist, a Tennessee Republican, managed. It represented an important effort to secure the new leader’s authority over his colleagues. But it did not go well. The bill floundered on the floor. In order to get it passed, Frist engaged in legislative maneuvering that included asking for a rare thing, the Senate’s unanimous vote, or “consent,” to replace the energy legisation with the previous year’s bill that had passed the Senate. It was a legislative “Hail Mary.” There are few moments of true political leverage in the Senate like a “must pass” request for unanimous consent. The only way for Frist to achieve it was for all 100 senators to sign off. That meant each senator had the power to stop the bill. McCain recognized this moment of political leverage and seized it to advance the 2003 climate change legislation. He and Lieberman would say no to Frist’s request for unanimous consent, unless Frist would allow a vote on their bill. After I informed the Senate leadership that McCain and Lieberman might have an objection, I sprinted to the staff phones and called McCain’s office — a Republican was better for holding a bill being managed by a Republican. Within minutes, McCain was on the floor of the Senate, demanding that his climate bill be scheduled for a vote before John McCain anything could move forward. His request was granted, and Sen. Frist promised an up-or-down vote on the bill before the end of the year. By resisting the political pressure from his own majority leader, Sen. McCain demonstrated his political spine. And in doing so, he showed his tactical skill, negotiating a commitment for a recorded vote on the final passage of the climate bill. One hundred senators would have to publicly state their position on climate change. Recharging the Climate Debate Three months later, McCain and Lieberman brought their legislation to the floor and secured 43 votes in favor, plus the pledge of support from absent Sen. John Edwards. It was a loss, but still important as the first step in the McCain-Lieberman strategy to get lawmakers to declare where they stood on climate change. Forty-four senators were now on the record favoring the bill, and the remaining 56 could be held politically accountable. And it was a far cry from the 95-0 vote count against the Kyoto climate change treaty from 1997 that stood previously as a litmus test on the issue. Despite its failure to pass, the McCain-Lieberman bill breathed life into legislative efforts to respond to climate change. The momentum for climate legislation built through the decade, with the development of the 2005 and 2007 Climate Stewardship Innovation Acts, neither of which passed. The 2008 presidential race was significant in that both candidates, Sens. McCain and Obama, supported serious climate change measures. With President Obama’s election, it looked like 2009 marked the moment the nation would finally address climate change concretely. But a combination of political polarization, leadership failures and economic recession conspired to frustrate the climate legislation of 2009-2010. Since the 2010 midterm elections, climate legislation has not re-emerged. As a result, we now have arrived at a point not unlike 2001, with political paralysis on Capitol Hill on the issue of climate change. Right now, there is no clear legislative leader who, like McCain, will step up and tackle such a politically risky problem. Perhaps we’ll get the chance to see another bipartisan leader emerge. Tim Profeta is director of the Nicholas Institute for Environmental Policy Solutions and an associate professor at Duke University. This article was originally published in The Conversation. 10 PASADENA WEEKLY | <strong>09.06.18</strong>
• LIFE • HOME SALES RECENT HOME SALES IN THE GREATER PASADENA AREA “YOU DON'T NEED A SILVER FORK TO EAT GOOD FOOD."- PAUL PRUDHOMME BULLETIN BOARD NEWS AND NOTES FROM OUR COMMUNITY HARSH TONES TURN YOUR INNER VOICE FROM PUNITIVE TO LOVING IN THE FIGHT AGAINST DEPRESSION P. 13 P. 14 P. 17 RESTAURANT REVIEW Truffle Burger Next Republic Artisan Kitchen 119 W. Main St., Alhambra (626) 940-5822 https://nextrepublic.us/ Major Cards/ Alcohol Served dining &nitelife Pasadena Weekly’s Dining Directory is a paid advertisement and is provided as a service to our readers. To advertise in the Dining Directory, call (626) 584-1500. Average price per entree $ up to $10 $$ $11–15 directory $$$ $16-25 $$$$ $25+ Meeting a Need ALHAMBRA’S NEXT REPUBLIC ARTISAN KITCHEN IS ONTO SOMETHING GOOD BY EVELYN GARCIA | PHOTOS BY DANNY LIAO Every now and then it’s fun to imagine trying a hip, popular restaurant in downtown Los Angeles; that is before I’m quickly reminded of the traffic and lack of decent parking anywhere in the city. Not to mention there is usually a long wait for a table in those kinds of places, so by the time your meal finally arrives, you’re already an hour and a half into the excursion. Fortunately for me, I recently had that sought-after, trendy dining experience, only without the hiccups, at Next Republic Artisan Kitchen, much closer to home in Alhambra. With its dark interior, palm leaf wallpaper, wooden tables, sleek black chairs and modern light fixtures, the new Asian fusion restaurant gives foodies Instagram-worthy content as a bonus to amazing food. Next Republic’s own Instagram page features stunning photos of their dishes that can make anyone want to pay a visit. Although they had a soft opening in December, their official grand opening was on Aug. 18. Since its soft opening, Next Republic has changed its menu items quite a bit after hiring a chef consultant who modified their offerings. New items are easy to spot on the menu as they are labeled “new,” and items that have been removed like the ramen burger are only remembered through past Yelp reviews. Now, is there anything better than cheese? Before you mull that question over much longer, the correct answer is no. There is nothing better. So when my partner and I saw Korean Chilli Cheese Chicken Bites ($12) on the appetizer menu, it was an easy and quick decision to order. This shareable appetizer is essentially hot wings on a bed of thick, melted cheese. I have to admit, I’m not a huge hot wing lover, and the hot sauce tasted like something generic you could find at a grocery store, but the cheese and chicken bite combination gave this dish an exceptional flavor. CONTINUED ON PAGE 12 ALEXANDER’S STEAKHOUSE 111 North Los Robles Ave. Pasadena, (626) 486-1111 alexanderssteakhouse.com $$$$ Alexander’s Steakhouse welcomes you to experience American steakhouse cuisine with an innovative and elegant global inspiration. Our menu features Certified Angus Beef from the Mid-West, corn-fed and dry-aged for 28 days for unparalleled flavor. We serve the finest and most luxurious ingredients available including authentic Japanese wagyu beef. BONNIE B’S SMOKIN BBQ 1280 N. Lake Ave., Pasadena, (626) 794-0132 bonniebssmokin.com $$ From Tulsa Oklahoma to Southern Cal. with a touch of New Orleans soul comes Bonnie B’s Bar B Que Heaven. Our 45-year-old traditional recipes are made with love. Try our new sweet pea’s double Fried burger made with our own sauces, soul bowl and homemade peach cobbler. Voted best BBQ & Soul food in Pasadena for our ribs, collard greens and Slim's Mac & Cheese. We are thankful and appreciate Pasadena. CAMERON’S SEAFOOD 1978 E. Colorado Blvd., Pasadena (626) 793-3474 Camerons4fish.com $$ Since 1984, Cameron’s Seafood has been serving its freshest seafood, and has become a landmark in Pasadena. Cameron’s brings the ocean home with their fresh catch being cooked over mesquite wood grills that burn all day long.Enjoy the very best Seafood, Steaks, Salad & Pasta! Voted Best Seafood in Pasadena Weekly for 27 years! Now you can order on-line: camerons4fish.com. <strong>09.06.18</strong> | PASADENA WEEKLY 11
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