Obama Campaign Commits to Address Top American Science Questions
Posted by mattusmaximus on July 31, 2012
As I recently blogged, the folks at Science Debate 2012 came up with a list of Top Science Questions for the United States presidential candidates. The good news is that the campaign for President Obama has committed to addressing these questions; we are now waiting on the Romney campaign to respond. No matter which candidate you support, please contact them to encourage them to give these scientific and technological issues more emphasis as the election season ramps up…
Why Science Is a Non-Issue in the Election… Again
David Gergen, Michael Lubell and I had a very important conversation with Ira Flatow on this week’s Science Friday about why the science debate project is critical to the country and why it’s nevertheless an uphill battle that will take leadership from everyone receiving this email.
I strongly encourage you to listen in, and then lead. Speak out about it, especially if you are in a leadership position. Elected leaders need to hear from you. Blog about it. Share it everywhere you are able – particularly with members of the mainstream media.
We are making progress. I’m happy to report that the Obama campaign has committed to respond to the Top American Science Questions. That’s a great start. Hopefully the Romney campaign will soon follow suit. Please consider making a donation to help us continue to move the ball forward toward written answers, then then actual debate discussion of these critical issues.
The Skeptical Teacher 
Alan(UK) said
I was going to ask the candidates to explain what a percentage is. Since Mitt Romney’s visit, I would be content to ask them if they can tie their own shoelaces?
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