Candidates Views on Science

Happy President's Day! This is the perfect time to blog more on presidential politics. I know, you've probably heard a lot about that by now and maybe you need a break. Well, if this is a holiday weekend for you, then take a break and then come back tomorrow to check out Physics Today, they have a nice review of Where Do They Stand On Science:

In 1976, when Jimmy Carter was running for President against Gerald Ford, science was not high on the political agenda. Physics Today tried to change that by asking the candidates their views on the importance of science advisers, the value of nuclear power in the US energy mix, and the federal government’s role in supporting basic and applied science. The Physics Today political blog continues that 32-year tradition by posting the positions of the current group of candidates on science issues.

You can browse the site by date, by candidate, or by the six questions they asked of the candidates.  This makes for interesting reading. Unfortunately, none of the six questions are specifically about space exploration goals and priorities, so you won't find out if they support the Vision for Space Exploration. Still, it's interesting reading.