Article: Energy dominates Senate debate Schaffer, Udall differ on methods.(News)

Byline: Ed Sealover, Rocky Mountain News

Democrat Mark Udall defended his alternative-energy plan in a U.S. Senate debate Monday, despite recent polls showing that Republicans are scoring points with calls to increase domestic drilling.

While Republican Bob Schaffer pushed for oil exploration and increased use of renewable energy, Udall said the country needs a new energy policy focused on renewables, nuclear plants and alternative-fuel cars. The Eldorado Springs congressman blasted Schaffer for working for an oil company and labeled him a "Johnny-come-lately" to the renewable energy bandwagon.

The debate was taped for broadcast Sunday on Fox ...

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