Science and Technology in the 2012 Presidential Election:
http://elections.aaas.org//2012/news/index.shtml
News
October 2012
- "Why Science Is a Non-Issue in the Election...Again." NPR.
- "The Obligation for Biologists to Commit to Political Advocacy." Thomas D. Pollard. Cell. 12 October 2012.
- "When It Comes to Science and Tech, Are There Really Any Differences Between Obama and Romney?" Torie Bosch. Slate. 9 October 2012.
- "Presidential campaigns offer energetic energy debate at MIT." Peter Dizikes, MIT News, 9 October 2012.
- "Will Barack Obama or Mitt Romney be better for US science?" Steve Caplan, The Guardian, 3 October 2012.
September 2012
- "Securing the Future of American Health Care." Barack Obama. The New England Journal of Medicine. 26 September 2012.
- "Replacing Obamacare with Real Health Care Reform." Mitt Romney. The New England Journal of Medicine. 26 September 2012.
- "All of the Above?" Amy Harder, National Journal, 12 September 2012
- "It's time to get serious about science." Jim Cooper and Alan Leshner, Washington Post, 9 September 2012.
August 2012
- "Republican Party Platform Has a Lot to Say About Science." David Malakoff, Science Insider, 29 August 2012
- “GOP Ticket’s Views on Renewable Energy Raising Concerns in Rural Red States,” Coral Davenport, National Journal, 15 August 2012
- “Ryan Pick Excites Foes of Tech Regulation,” Adam Mazmanian, National Journal, 15 August 2012
- “Romney Talks Energy, Plans for America,” Joselyn King, Martinsburg Journal, 15 August 2012
- “Obama, Romney Campaigns Shift to Debate Over Energy,” Amy Gardner and Rosalind S. Helderman, 14 August 2012
- “Ryan Pick Seen Placating Conservatives Skeptical of Romney’s Environmental Record,” Dean Scott, Bloomberg BNA, 14 August 2012
- “White House Touts Wind Energy Against Romney,” Zack Colman,
The Hill, 14 August 2012
- “Al Gore Knocks Obama and Romney for ‘Conspiracy of Silence’ on Climate,” Ben Geman, The Hill, 13 August 2012
- “Dems, Obama Campaign Rush to Define Ryan’s Energy Image,” Ben Geman, The Hill, 13 August 2012
- “Romney Says Campaign Will Run on His Budget Plan, Not Paul Ryan’s,” Bernie Becker, The Hill, 12 August 2012
- “Climate Change and Paul Ryan: Romney’s VP Pick Irks Environmentalists,” Joanna Zelman, The Huffington Post, 11 August 2012
- “Romney, Obama Digging In on Wind Credit,” Zack Colman, The Hill, 9 August 2012
- “Coal Miners’ Union Sits Out Presidential Race,” Amy Harder, National Journal, 9 August 2012
- “Romney Steers Clear of Wind Energy Tax Credit Controversy in Iowa,” Justin Sink, The Hill, 8 August 2012
- “Obama Coal Ad Attacks Romney for Criticizing a Power Plant,” James Gerken, The Huffington Post, 8 August 2012
- “An Ill Wind Blows for Romney in Iowa Over Opposition to Clean-Energy Tax Credit,” Olga Belogolova, National Journal, 7 August 2012
- “Obama, Romney Battle for Pro-Coal Mantle,” Ben Geman, The Hill, 6 August 2012
- “MIA on Climate Change,” Amy Harder, National Journal, 3 August 2012
July 2012
- “Romney Adviser: Cut Entitlements to Spare Defense, Save Jobs,” Jim Tankersley, National Journal, 25 July 2012
- “Romney: Obama ‘Doesn’t Have a Clue’ When It Comes to Energy, Drilling,” Ben Geman, The Hill, 24 July 2012
- “Romney, Speaking to VFW, Slams Obama on Leaks, Planned Defense Budget Cuts,” Nia-Malika Henderson and Scott Wilson, Washington Post, 24 July 2012
- "Organizations List Top Science & Environmental Questions Obama, Romney Should Tackle," Shawn Lawrence Otto, Huffington Post, 19 July 2012.
- “When Will Romney Get Specific on Policy Details? Party Worries Grow,” Cameron Joseph, The Hill, 11 July 2012
- “Romney Surrogate: ‘He’s Certainly No Denier’ on Climate,” Ben Geman, The Hill, 11 July 2012
- “Romney, Obama Campaigns Give Clean Tech Research Some Bipartisan Love,” David Malakoff, ScienceInsider, 11 July 2012
- “Romney Blasts Obama’s ‘Massive Tax Increase,’” Patrick O’Connor, The Wall Street Journal, 10 July 2012
- “RNC to Attack Obama Over Stimulus Program,” Peter Nicholas, The Wall Street Journal, 9 July 2012
June 2012
- “Senator: Arctic Drilling a Political Win for Obama,” Ben Geman, The Hill, 29 June 2012
- “Democrat Needles Romney as ‘Visionary’ on Cap-and-Trade,” Ben Geman, The Hill, 29 June 2012
- “Biden Blasts Romney Over Alternative-Energy Tax Credits,” Rodney Hawkins, National Journal, 27 June 2012
- “Potential U.S. Oil Boom Shakes Up Energy Politics,” Keith Johnson, The Wall Street Journal, 26 June 2012
- “President Obama Explains Immigration Shift at NALEO,” Sophie Quinton, National Journal, 22 June 2012
- “Romney Says He’ll Replace Obama’s Immigration Plan,” Rebecca Kaplan, National Journal, 21 June 2012
- “GOP Says It’s Catching Up to Democrats on Digital Campaigning,” Josh Smith, National Journal, 20 June 2012
- "Layoff Threats Put Congress on Notice." Austin Wright, Politico, 13 June 2012.
May 2012
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“Romney Unveils Higher Ed Platform,” Libby A. Nelson, Inside Higher Ed, 24 May 2012.
“The Most Important Issue Obama and Romney Aren’t Discussing,” G. Pascal Zachary, Slate, 14 May 2012
April 2012
“Romney Energy Adviser Lands on Time's 'Most Influential' List,” Ben Geman, The Hill, 18 April 2012
“Obama Campaign 'Honored' to Have Green Groups' Endorsement,” Ben Geman, The Hill, 18 April 2012
“Romney Call White House Plan to Curb Oil Market Abuses a 'Gimmick',” Ben Geman, The Hill, 17 April 2012
“Romney, GOP Don't See Eye to Eye on Yucca Mountain,” Ben Geman, The Hill, 16 April 2012
“Pentagon's Clean-Energy Initiatives Could Helps Troops - and President Obama,” Coral Davenport, National Journal, 11 April 2012*
“Romney Goes After Obama on Fracking,” Sarah Huisenga, National Journal, 5 April 2012*
“Obama's New Math on Medical Research,” Jeffrey Mervis, ScienceInsider, 4 April 2012
“New Romney Ad Says Obama Slinging Mud to Cover Up Oil Prices,” National Journal, 4 April 2012*
“Romney's Health Care Scare Averted,” Beth Reinhard, National Journal, 4 April 2012*
“Obama Campaign Hits Back Against American Energy Alliance Ad,” Sophie Quinton, National Journal, 3 April 2012*
“Romney Attacks Obama on Immigration,” Sarah Huisenga, National Journal, 2 April 2012*
March 2012
“Blank Green Slate,” Coral Davenport, National Journal, 31 March 2012
“Latest Romney Web Ad Calls for Resignations Over Gas Prices,” Justin Sink, The Hill, 19 March 2012
“Republicans Go On Offensive Over Rumors Obama May Tap Emergency Oil Reserves,” Andrew Restuccia, The Hill, 18 March 2012
“White House Looks to Change the Optics in Debate Over Rising Gas Prices,” Arnie Parnes, The Hill, 16 March 2012
February 2012
“Gingrich looks to revive his campaign with 30-minute ad on energy,”Andrew Restuccia and Justin Sink, The Hill, 22 February 2012
“Obama's Budget Revives Oil Tax Battle,” Ben Geman, The Hill, 13 February 2012
“Romney in His Comfort Zone in Technology Speech,” Rebecca Kaplan, National Journal, 10 February 2012*
“Gingrich Says He'd Authorize Keystone Pipeline on 'Day One',” Ben Geman, The Hill, 7 February 2012
“Obama's Administration Announces $156 million to combat Alzheimer's,” Julian Pecquet, The Hill, 7 February 2012
January 2012
“Newt and Scientists: A Long, Complicated Love Affair,” David Makakoff, ScienceInsider, 30 January 2012
“Gingrich Vows to Ban Embryonic Stem-Cell Research, Questions In Vitro Practices,” Karen Tumulty, The Washington Post, 29 January 2012
- “Gingrich Space Plan Promises the Moon, Literally: Lunar Base by 2020,” Mike Wall, SPACE.com, 26 January 2012
- “Gingrich: I Still Agree With Pelosi Commercial,” Christian Heinze, The Hill, 24 January 2012
“Romney's Plan for Health Care: Less Amtrak, More Free Market,” Evan McMorris-Santoro, Talking Points Memo, 19 January 2012
“Rick Santorum Slams President for ‘Capitulation to the Radical Environmental Fringe’,” Sun Sentinel, 19 January 2012
“Gingrich, Perry Slam Obama, Keystone Denial,” washingtonpost.com video, 18 January 2012
“Mitt Romney: Obama Keystone decision ‘shocking’,” Felicia Sonmez, The Washington Post, 18 January 2012
“Rejecting Pipeline Proposal, Obama Blames Congress,” John M. Broder and Dan Frosch, The New York Times, 18 January 2012
“At New Hampshire Debate, Romney Defends Controversial EPA Rule,” Amy Harder, National Journal, 8 January 2012*
“Santorum Takes on EPA Over Mercury Limits Rule,” William Hudson, CNN, 3 January 2012
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