https://phys.org/news/2018-05-science-politics.html

For scientists to succeed in politics, they must focus on influencing people, rather than on being right or wrong, Mullin writes. A candidate's approach varies with their constituency—scientists in highly educated, technology-driven districts face fewer challenges in communicating the importance of science than those in less educated, poverty-stricken areas. Some scientists are using their own research on public health issues such as cancer or nutrition to spark communication with voters. Others tie scientific issues to local economic concerns. Only time will tell if their strategies resonate with voters in June primaries and November elections; however, their campaigns will likely help educate people about how science pertains to them.

                                                            
                                    
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