“The debate over nukes has long exacerbated the deadlock over climate policy. Of the handful of Republicans who think global warming is a serious problem — like Alexander — most refuse to address it unless nuclear power gets a starring role. But many Democrats and green groups are loath to lavish even more money on an industry that has received countless subsidies to date — including $18.5 billion in federal loan guarantees in 2005 — yet still struggles to procure financing for new plants, to say nothing of concerns about safety and waste disposal. John McCain has chalked up his refusal to support the very cap-and-trade policies he once championed to ‘left-wing environmentalist organizations that are not allowing us to move forward with nuclear power.’ Now, however, that deadlock may be dissolving.” (11/03/09)