Yes, energy policy is one of many important issues that Congress needs to deal with intelligently and effectively. But it’s not a Constitutional issue. The ramifications of buying most of our key food additives from China are huge too, and potentially a national security issue, as the shipments could easily be used to distribute deadly biological agents all over the US very quickly. But food additives aren’t a Constitutional issue either.
So, 1st, craft foreign trade policies that are geared towards maintaining our national defense and soveriegnty, and second, ensure that the free market is unfettered here on our own soil so that we can make use of the resource we have here to remain independent in this regard.
I believe constitutional candidates can meet both of those goals and do so within the framework of the constitution...in fact, I believe we must do so.