Despite Campaign Denials, McCain Opposes Mountaintop Removal by Coal Companies. Posted by Brad, ThinkProgress, September 17, 2008. "On Wednesday, the Wonk Room [at ThinkProgress] broke the story that Sen. John McCain called for an end to mountaintop removal coal mining, a process in which 'coal operators blast off hilltops to uncover valuable low-sulfur coal. Leftover rock and dirt is shoved into nearby valleys, burying streams.' In response to a question at a town hall meeting in Orlando, Florida whether he supported ending mountaintop removal, McCain said, 'I do.' Watch it. ...[The] Charleston Gazette pursued the story... [reporting,] 'Initially, McCain spokeswoman Gail Gitcho repeatedly said the candidate did not support a ban on mountaintop removal. But when video of his remarks in Orlando was posted on YouTube, Gitcho confirmed McCain's support for ending the practice and issued a short statement.'"
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