The fossil fuel industry — oil, coal, gas and other dirty energy sources — are expected to get $113 billion in taxpayer subsidies over the next decade. These subsidies are bought by the industry’s lobbyists and public relations campaigns, which succeed in getting Congress in their pockets.

At a recent public event, an activist from the environmental group 350.org attempted to ask Rep. Cory Gardner (R-CO) about his votes for these subsidies. But he refused to answer her question and soon fled, with his staff in tow. Watch Gardener obfuscate and flee:

The oil and gas industry is Gardener’s top donor, and he constantly advocates for the industry’s interests from his perch on the House Energy and Commerce Committee.

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