CLEAN : Voices of the campaign: the coal miners

The transcript discusses the political and economic challenges faced by the coal industry, particularly in West Virginia. It highlights the negative impact of past policies on the industry and the need for change. The speaker emphasizes the importance of coal in providing electricity and steel, and calls for more reasonable regulations that involve input from coal miners. The coal industry is portrayed as vital to the economy, with a proud workforce eager to work rather than receive handouts.

Why does the coal industry struggle to support Clinton and Sanders?

• They have increased coal production.

• They have reduced taxes for coal miners.

• Their policies have negatively impacted the economy.

• They have not visited coal mining areas.

What is the speaker's view on the impact of the last eight years' policies?

• They have only affected the technology sector.

• They have had no effect.

• They have improved the economy.

• They have caused significant economic harm.

What does the speaker suggest about future regulations?

• They should be completely removed.

• They should be more reasonable and involve coal miners.

• They should be stricter to protect the environment.

• They should focus only on worker safety.

What role do coal miners play in the country's standard of living?

• They work in the technology sector.

• They are involved in agriculture.

• They contribute to electricity and steel production.

• They provide luxury goods.

How does the speaker describe the coal miners in West Virginia?

• As primarily focused on agriculture.

• As uninterested in their work.

• As the best coal miners in the world.

• As the least skilled workers.