Last week when speaking to a local Democratic club on climate, a former Republican asked me: what of Republicans who want to do something on climate? Farmers timing their fruit trees' blossoming, insurance agents adjusting storm claims, and duck hunters scouring dried ponds need a voice. Alas, a common theme runs through all the Republicans thinking about climate: none of them are in office.

At Mother Jones, Kate Sheppard asks: Could Chris Christie bring around the GOP on climate? before concluding: No. Christie talks a good game, and Republicans who acknowledge the reality of climate change are desperately looking for an elected official deserving of support, but he doesn't walk the walk.