IN AMERICAN politics, significant changes are on the horizon. With midterm elections approaching on 7 November, politicians at both federal and state level find themselves facing an especially volatile electorate. The result could have substantial implications for American science.
Though science is by no means a dominant factor in the election, with all 435 congressional districts, one-third of Senate seats and more than half of state governorships in play there are numerous races where science-related issues could influence the outcome. With the outgoing Congress split nearly evenly down party lines, such contests also have the potential to shift the balance…
