Poll: 85% of Americans Want a Presidential Debate on Science
This national poll was conducted in May, 2008
Press Release and further information on the poll
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85% of US Adults Say Presidential Candidates Should Debate Science Issues |
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Majority Say Scientific Research In The Past Affects Our Present Quality of Life |
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Majority Say Scientific Research Today Affects Our Future Quality of Life |
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The Most Serious Long-Term Issues Facing the Nation Revolve Around Science |
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The Most Serious Long-Term Issues Facing the Nation Revolve Around Science (Dem vs Rep) |
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83% Say It's Important That Candidates Talk About How Science Will Affect Their Policy-making Decisions
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Candidates Should Talk About how Science Will Affect Policy-making Decisions (Dem vs Rep) |
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78% Of US Adults Agree That Scientific Reports Should Not Be Altered |
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84% of Republicans and 79% of Democrats Agree That Scientific Reports Should Not be Altered |
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67% Say Public Policies Should Be Influenced More By Scientific Evidence Than Personal Beliefs |
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Public Policies Should be Influenced More By Scientific Evidence (Dem vs Rep) |
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Health Care Is By Far The Most Associated with Scientific Research |
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84% Say Scientific Innovation Improves Our Standard Of Living |
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