[nathanbedford]

Respectfully, I think that explanation is too facile especially when one considers the breadth of geographic and economic interests represented by Democrats in Congress. It is too pat and not persuasive to believe that representatives from coal mining districts or energy producing states believe this administration is advancing the interests of their constituents when it openly declares it will put them out of business.

[mo]

“...not persuasive to believe that representatives from coal mining districts or energy producing states believe this administration is advancing the interests of their constituents when it openly declares it will put them out of business.”

Except that its ALREADY happening...

http://www.scientificamerican.com/blog/60-second-science/post.cfm?id=epa-ruling-halts-all-new-coal-fired-2008-11-14

The only logical conclusion is that proportional representation is failing in the face of some financial/intellectual ideology.