«During the run off primary
in 2009 for comptroller and
public advocate, he was very
involved in figuring out
polling operations, what tactically made sense,» said a Brooklyn Democratic operative.
Either - way, the facts on the ground show clearly that the majority of
public and also scientists support scientists voicing their opinions: A Pew Research
Poll in 2009 showed that a large majority of the
public in the USA (76 %), and nearly all scientists (97 %), think that it is appropriate for scientists to become actively
involved in political debates on controversial issues.