[JamesP81]

I have yet to hear any elected official familiar with the industry make the claim that such a thing is even contemplated.

Then why is anyone bothering with it? It's a net loss on energy to produce biofuels; we'd be better off without it.

I think the pols just want to look like they are 'Doing Something' even if that something doesn't really help.

[P-40]

It's a net loss on energy to produce biofuels

Actually it is a net gain and the gain is growing all the time.

[Uncledave]

I think the pols just want to look like they are 'Doing Something' even if that something doesn't really help.

The farm vote, and Iowa caucus in particular, has plenty to do with it. Perhaps with other states moving up their primary schedule Iowa's influence will be reduced.