News | Politics & Elections Joe Biden’s Campaign Co-Chair Is a Big Oil and Gas Booster Rep. Cedric Richmond has one of the most fossil fuel industry-friendly voting records of all Democrats in Congress. By Donald Shaw , Sludge Published December 17, 2019 Rep. Cedric Richmond talks with reporters on September 12, 2019.Tom Williams / CQ-Roll Call, Inc via Getty Images An urgent message for friends of Truthout We didn’t meet our January fundraising goal, and we’re fighting to stay above water. We’re not giving up yet — but we’re counting on our readers to help us pull through. Will you chip in $5 to help keep Truthout online? Truthout