McCain, Obama Weigh in on Science

Candidates differ on approaches to some of the toughest challenges facing America

Washington (September 15, 2008) – Entering the debate on several contentious science issues, John McCain today answered the “14 top science questions facing America,” according to ScienceDebate2008.com, the group leading an effort to make science issues a larger part of the election.  His answers join those of Barack Obama, who answered the same questions two weeks ago.
 
“Most of America’s major unsolved challenges revolve around these 14 questions.  To move America forward, the next president needs a substantive plan for tackling them going in, and voters deserve to know what that plan is,” said Shawn Otto, CEO of the initiative.  “We’re pleased that Senator McCain has provided voters with that plan.”
 
The two candidates’ full responses can be found at:  http://www.sciencedebate2008.com/www/index.php?id=2