Matto Mildenberger
Coverage of Matto Mildenberger in the Nexus archive.
- ‘Climate hushing’ has swept the Democratic Party. New polling suggests it’s a mistake.
A 'climate hush' has emerged in the Democratic Party, with politicians avoiding climate change as a campaign topic. New polling by the 2035 Initiative suggests emphasizing climate change could be neutral or beneficial for Democratic candidates, challenging the strategy. The findings come ahead of key state primaries that may influence congressional control.
- Why are so many Democrats going quiet on climate change?
Democratic politicians have largely stopped mentioning climate change in speeches and media, with Senator Sheldon Whitehouse being a notable exception. The 2024 presidential election and concerns about voter priorities are cited as reasons for this shift, though experts argue there is no evidence discussing climate change harms Democrats politically.