Haaland’s Confirmation Performance and Prospects

February 26, 2021 – Interior Secretary-designate Deb Haaland, who represents New Mexico’s 1st Congressional District, spent parts of two days this week in front of the Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources defending her stance on fossil fuel production and parrying thrusts from conservative senators, some of whom called her environmental stance “radical.” The Line opinion panel offers its thoughts. 

Host: Gene Grant 

The Line Opinion Panel: 
Merritt Allen, Vox Optima public relations 
Eric Griego, former state senator 
Kristelle Siarza, Siarza Social Digital 

For More Information: 
Haaland Hearings Wrap Without Vote – Albuquerque Journal 
Senator Apologizes for Disparaging Remark About Haaland – Politico 
Manchin Will Vote for Haaland – CNN