Pharyngula: Who am I going to vote for now? When all three candidates are credulous, anti-science ignoramuses?

News Type: Opinion — Seeded on Wed Apr 23, 2008 9:36 AM EDT

Article Source: ScienceBlogs

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Obama thinks there's a link between vaccines and autism, and now Hillary has jumped off the cliff with him. They're both nuts, or at least suck-ups to the kooks.
Orac, of course, weighs in.

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O-K

Not exactly a fair and balanced story.

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#1 - Wed Apr 23, 2008 9:38 AM EDT

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Hillary Clinton's campaign answered a questionnaire from the group A_Champ:

Q: Do you think vaccines should be investigated as a possible cause of autism?

A: I am committed to make investments to find the causes of autism, including possible environmental causes like vaccines. I have long been a supporter of increased research to determine the links between environmental factors and diseases, and I believe we should increase the NIH's ability to engage in this type of research. My administration will be committed to improving research to support fact-based solutions, and I will ensure that the NIH has the staff and funding to fully explore all possible causes of autism.

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#2 - Wed Apr 23, 2008 9:39 AM EDT

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Dr Know

Junk Science - Junk Politicians. Is there a link?

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2 votes

#3 - Fri Apr 25, 2008 12:13 PM EDT

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The link is junk voters.

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