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Potential candidates discuss RFS in Iowa

Six out of nine men considering a 2016 presidential nomination say they support the Renewable Fuels Standard. They were part of a first-ever Iowa Agriculture Summit over the weekend. Former Florida Governor Jeb Bush was among those who expressed temporary support for the RFS.

“I would suggest to you that, ultimately, whether it’s ethanol or any other alternative fuel – renewable or otherwise – the markets are ultimately going to have to decide this,” Bush said.

Wisconsin Governor Scott Walker gave the same kind of conditional support. New Jersey Governor Chris Christie said the Obama administration should follow the law and quickly set the ethanol production standard for 2015.

Others, like former Arkansas Governor Mike Huckabee, former Pennsylvania Senator Rick Santorum and South Carolina Senator Lindsay Graham gave their full endorsement for the Renewable Fuels Standard.  They argued it is equally a national security issue and the way to achieve energy independence.

The three who gave the RFS a thumbs-down were former Texas Governor Rick Perry, Texas Senator Ted Cruz and Former New York Governor George Pataki.

~Thanks to Radio Iowa