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The Earth is sizzling, but climate isn't a hot topic for Democrats in this year's campaigns
Summary by The San Antonio Editorial Desk Nicholas Riccardi, Jennifer Mcdermott And Leah Willingham, Associated Press , as published by KSAT 12 (ABC affiliate)
· August 29, 2026
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Key points However, it appears to have taken a backseat in this year's campaigns. Climate change was once a prominent issue for Democrats, particularly during the 2020 presidential campaign.
Climate change was once a prominent issue for Democrats, particularly during the 2020 presidential campaign. However, it appears to have taken a backseat in this year's campaigns. A college student who chairs the state chapter of the College Democrats in Massachusetts notes that global warming is rarely discussed as a top issue. This is a shift from six years ago, when Democrats frequently spoke about climate change to rally young voters and proposed sweeping economic reforms, such as the Green New Deal.
Further details about this trend are available from the source.
The change in focus is notable, given the ongoing concerns about the environment.
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Category: safety Published: August 29, 2026 Source: KSAT 12 (ABC affiliate) Reading time: 1 min
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