“The facts are quite simple if Patrick Murphy becomes Senator, his party has said that one of the first items of business will be a national energy tax that would raise electricity prices by 10 percent,” said NRSC spokesman Matt Connelly. “Murphy and the Democrat Party’s loyalty to radical environmentalists is troubling given that it comes as the expense of hard-working families.”

BACKGROUND …

Senate Democrat Leader-In-Waiting Schumer Is Calling For A Carbon Tax If His Party Regains Control Of The Senate. “A top Senate Democrat predicted Tuesday that a carbon tax could gain political cachet in budget negotiations with Republicans if Hillary Clinton wins the White House. Right now the idea has virtually no political traction in Congress. But New York Sen. Chuck Schumer, who will be the top Democrat when Harry Reid retires after 2016, explained how that could change:” (Ben Geman, Schumer: Carbon Tax Will Gain Steam if Hillary Clinton Wins, National Journal, 06/23/15)

In 2013, Murphy Voted Against Prohibiting The Obama Administration From Imposing A Carbon Tax Without Congressional Approval. “Scalise, R-La., amendment that would include in the definition of major regulations, rules that would provide for the implementation or collection of a carbon tax.”(H.R. 367, CQ Vote #437: Passed 237-176: R 225-0, D 12-176, 8/2/13, Murphy Voted Nay)

According To A Study By The National Association Of Manufacturers, A Carbon Tax Could Cost Up To 128,000 Jobs In Florida. “This tax would deal a blow to employment in Florida, with a loss of worker income equivalent to 14,000 to 51,000 jobs in 2013 and 106,000 to 128,000 by 2023.” (National Association Of Manufacturers, “Adverse Economic Impacts Of A Carbon Tax In Florida,” www.nam.org, Accessed 6/23/15)

A Carbon Tax Could Increase The Price Of Gas In Florida By More Than 20 Cents Per Gallon. “Prices at the pump would jump by more than 20 cents a gallon in 2013.”(National Association Of Manufacturers, “Adverse Economic Impacts Of A Carbon Tax In Florida,” www.nam.org, Accessed 6/23/15)

A Carbon Tax Could Increase The Cost Of Electricity For Floridians By 10 Percent. “Households in Florida would see a significant increase in their electricity rates, with an average increase of 10 percent in 2013.(National Association Of Manufacturers, “Adverse Economic Impacts Of A Carbon Tax In Florida,” www.nam.org, Accessed 6/23/15)

A Carbon Tax Could Increase The Cost Of Natural Gas By More Than 40 Percent. “The cost of using natural gas would increase by more than 40 percent in 2013, the first year of the carbon tax study, adding to household energy bills and increasing operation costs for many Florida businesses.”(National Association Of Manufacturers, “Adverse Economic Impacts Of A Carbon Tax In Florida,” www.nam.org, Accessed 6/23/15)

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