Dem supported ‘Green New Deal’ after receiving nearly $60k from energy groups, now wants Congressional seat

Democratic congressional candidate Sean McCann is facing scrutiny over his energy-policy record after accepting at least $57,600 in contributions from DTE Energy while supporting Green New Deal policies. The issue matters because critics argue the combination raises questions about his stance on energy costs and his relationship with utility interests as he seeks office in Michigan.

According to the Fox News article, McCann is running in Michigan’s 4th Congressional District in what it describes as an uphill campaign. The article says records show contributions from energy groups totalling at least $57,600, while noting that the Green New Deal policies he supported were projected to increase utility costs.