The possibility of exploration for oil and natural gas in the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge has been raging at an accelerated pace for months, with both sides firmly stating their place on the issue: Democrats saying nay, Republicans saying yay. As Barack Obama and Joe Biden prepare to accept the official nominations of their  party, it’s time to examine more closely the two men who will be representing Democrats this coming November and how their positions on this crucial issue could have lasting repercussions for generations to come. more »