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14 Science Questions the Next President Should Answer

Alexis Madrigal writes on Wired:What exactly do John McCain and Barack Obama know about science?That's what the folks behind Science Debate 2008 want to know, and to find out, they've developed 14 questions they sent to the candidates and hope to discuss with them at a science-only debate. The questions cover innovation, climate change, energy, genetics, space, and health, among other topics.This marks the second effort by the group to get presidential candidates to address scientific issues. In April, the group actually set a date for a debate in Philadelphia, but the event never materialized.Given the nature of presidential politics and the meatiness of the questions, we'd be happy if the candidates answered even one of them with more than a platitude. We're also curious if you feel any major areas were left unaddressed. Personally, I think the energy question is a little too watered down for my taste. In any case, check out the full list of questions...

 

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