It seems TXU's coal plants are opposed by people all over the political spectrum, ranging from Mass. Sen. John Kerry, who is drafting a bill against them, to one of his political opponents:

Albert J. Huddleston, a pro-business Republican who helped finance the Swift Boat television ads against John Kerry in 2004, is funding a lawsuit against TXU because he's concerned about mercury contamination of lakes and fish.

TXU faces a Texas coal rush, By Marc Gunther, Fortune senior writer, February 5 2007: 7:20 AM EST

The article lists many other opponents of the TXU coal plants.

-jsq

It looks like the locals aren't very happy about it, either. Sierra Club's Lone Star Chapter organized a rally in Austin and over 2000 people showed up to oppose building the plants.

Posted by: Kit Seeborg on February 20, 2007 5:24 PM