Encyclopedia of Opinion
Question
Will Joe Biden ban fracking?
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No, Joe Biden will not ban fracking

This position holds that Joe Biden will not ban fracking outright. It argues that, while not pro-fracking, he has pledged not to ban it entirely — mitigating is not banning — because a full ban would alienate rust-belt voters and harm the economy and jobs.

Supporting arguments · 2

  1. Banning fracking would alienate rust-belt voting blocks in 2024, and Biden knows that
    Fracking is a key voting issue, particularly in states with bustling energy industries, such as Pennsylvania. Biden won't risk losing support of a swing state.
  2. Biden won't ban fracking - it would harm the economy and reduce job numbers
    Despite a few campaign blunders, Biden will not ban fracking, as clarified on numerous occasions. The natural gas and oil industry are key to the US economy and the renewable energy industry does not offer a fraction of the jobs -- statistics prove.