Barack Obama's just-announced running mate, Sen. Joe Biden of Delaware, has a solid record of support for pro-environment issues (according to Grist; which also conducted this 2007 interview with him.) Biden has sponsored major legislation to address climate change, pressed for raising fuel-economy standards, and has stated that his top priority is "energy security". This track record has helped him earn an 83% lifetime rating from the League of Conservation Voters. (Obama himself has an 87% lifetime score from the LCV.)
Also, as noted on DailyKos, Biden is probably the #1 supporter of Amtrak in Congress. A daily rail commuter—from Washington D.C. to his home in Delaware!—Sen. Biden has a track record of speaking out for the beleaguered system. Hopefully, an administration with Biden in the #2 spot would bring a much-needed lift in funding and recognition to Amtrak.
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