His larger point is that neither party has a compelling claim to be "pro-science". But as the comments demonstrate, it's not really about who's for or against science, it's about scoring political points.
The Republican Party Isn't Really the Anti-Science Party - Mischa Fisher - The Atlantic: Set aside the fact that twice as many Democrats as Republicans believe in astrology, a pseudoscientific medieval farce. Left-wing ideologues also frequently espouse an irrational fear of nuclear power, genetic modification, and industrial and agricultural chemistry—even though all of these scientific breakthroughs have enriched lives, lengthened lifespans, and produced substantial economic growth over the last century.
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