I was cautiously optimistic reading Rep. Martha McSally’s column about leading the Problem Solvers Caucus on health care. She notes that her military service taught her “not to walk by a problem,” and she doesn’t shy away from tackling “some of the toughest problems my constituents and our country face.”
I hope her experience finding common ground with those across the aisle on health care will translate into her stepping up on another critical issue: climate change. The House Bipartisan Climate Solutions Caucus added four members this week to reach 52, evenly split between Democrats and Republicans. California, Utah, Nevada and Colorado are represented in the caucus, but Arizona isn’t. With our ample sun, record heat and a 20-year drought, Arizonans stand to gain — or lose — a lot in the transition to clean energy. Being cynical is easy; facing the challenge shows true leadership. It’s time we had a seat at the table. It’s time for McSally to join the Climate Solutions Caucus.
Claire Herrick
Downtown
Disclaimer: As submitted to the Arizona Daily Star.
