As candidate selection began in the US presidential campaign, two inaugural events yielded different winners for each of the two main political parties. Victors of the Iowa caucuses and New Hampshire primary elections can be called front-runners in their parties’ races for nomination—but not to the exclusion of candidates concentrating their efforts elsewhere. At this point, no one can know who will lead his or her party’s ticket in November.For the oil and gas industry, however, it’s not too soon to take note of how the early winners approach energy. While campaign positions often differ from those presidents adopt once in office, clear patterns are emerging.Simila...