Vulnerable Democrats distance themselves from Biden oil comments

Joe Biden’s debate-night declaration that he plans to “transition from the oil industry” has down-ballot Democrats in close races distancing themselves from the Democratic presidential nominee.

“I disagree with VP Biden’s statement tonight,” New Mexico Rep. Xochitl Torres Small said in a tweet soon after the debate ended. “Energy is part of the backbone of New Mexico’s economy. We need to work together to promote responsible energy production and stop climate change, not demonize a single industry.”