Gov. Whitman Meets with National Media in New York
On Thursday, May 28th, Gov. Whitman was in New York City for interviews with the three top broadcast cable news outlets, FOX, MSNBC, and CNN, to discuss nuclear’s role in building a “green” economy. Gov. Whitman emphasized how nuclear energy can support the growth of “green” jobs and help to meet clean energy goals set by the Obama administration.
The Governor began her day with a live appearance on FOX Business News’ Money for Breakfast, which promoted the segment four times in the hour leading up to her interview. Gov. Whitman spoke on a variety of policy issues around the “green energy movement.” With regards to Obama’s energy plan, Gov. Whitman welcomed the emphasis on including clean energy – as well as renewable energy – as areas for investment and jobs, citing nuclear as the only “clean baseload power.”
Gov. Whitman continued her day with another live interview on MSNBC’s Morning Joe, where she talked about nuclear’s job creation potential as an emissions-free power source. She also addressed a number of general misunderstandings about nuclear power with regard to cost and support, commenting that although plants take time to build, “[power] companies are stepping up right now, saying they’re willing to invest” in nuclear power.
Next up, Gov. Whitman met with CNN’s Poppy Harlow, business correspondent and anchor of CNNMoney.com, for an in-depth interview focused on nuclear power and job creation in the new “green energy economy.” These efforts resulted in five different broadcast segments on Friday, June 5th – running on CNN’s Energy Fix feature, two segments on CNN’s Headline News, and two video stories on-line at CNN Money.com, “Whitman’s Nuclear Ambitions” and “Job Opportunities in Nukes.” CASEnergy and our jobs report numbers were highlighted throughout each segment.
Rounding out her busy trip, Gov. Whitman also spoke with Greentech Media, an outlet which covers green technology trends. Greentech then posted an article featuring the Governor that discussed the possibilities of nuclear expansion, “Former EPA Chief: Building 100 More Nuclear Reactors Is Doable.” The piece covered a range of issues, including misconceptions about nuclear power, the cost and process of building new nuclear plants, and the need for investment and federal funding.