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Republican presidential hopefuls Rep. Ron Paul, R-Texas, former Arkansas Gov. Mike Huckabee, Sen. John McCain, R-Ariz., former Massachusetts Gov. Mitt Romney, former Sen. Fred Thompson, R-Tenn., former New York City Mayor Rudy Giuliani, Rep. Duncan Hunter, R-Calif., Sen. Sam Brownback R-Kan., and Rep. Tom Tancredo, R-Colo. are seen at Ford Community and Performing Arts Center, in Dearborn, Mich., on Tues., Oct. 9.

So, the subject of global warming is finally gaining some traction from within the republican camp. Does anyone know precisely when rightwing journalists, newscasters, pundits and trolls are to change their tune on this also? Yeah, right!

Global warming starts to split GOP contenders

Candidates divided over policy solutions, but most recognize the threat

While many conservative commentators and editorialists have mocked concerns about climate change, a different reality is emerging among Republican presidential contenders. It is a near-unanimous recognition among the leaders of the threat posed by global warming.

Within that camp, however, sharp divisions are developing. Senator John McCain of Arizona is calling for capping gas emissions linked to warming and higher fuel economy standards. Others, including Rudolph W. Giuliani and Mitt Romney, are refraining from advocating such limits and are instead emphasizing a push toward clean coal and other alternative energy sources.

All agree that nuclear power should be greatly expanded.

Marc Santora, The New York Times

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