"Our members are worried about putting food on the table." Some top Democratic politicians have similarly sought to pump the brakes on the Green New Deal. Despite the confusion as to its precise contents, key 2020 Democratic presidential contenders have enthusiastically embraced the Green New Deal. The White House, meanwhile, appeared heartened by the Democratic contenders' support for the sweeping program. The White House has characterized her comments as irrelevant.

Source: Fox News February 12, 2019 22:14 UTC