Poll: Americans are much more likely to vote for a candidate that will tackle major science issues



 

This poll was conducted by Lake Research Partners for Scientists and Engineers for America in June, 2008.  It is published in partnership with Science Debate 2008 in support of Innovation 2008: 14 Questions the Candidates for President Should Answer About Science & America's Future, a joint project of Science Debate 2008, Scientists and Engineers for America, and 10 other national science & engineering organizations.

 

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Voters are more likely to vote for a candidate that supports scientific research

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Voters are more likely to vote for a candidate that will tackle climate change

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Voters are more likely to vote for a candidate that will invest in energy research

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Voters are much more likely to vote for a candidate that will invest in science education

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Voters are much more likely to vote for a candidate that will invest in health care

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Voters want public policy decisions to be based on science

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Voters are split on whether America is doing more or less than other nations to be a world leader in science