Obama recently answered questions from ScienceDebate 2008, a group of 38k scientists and science supporters: http://www.sciencedebate2008.com/www/index.php?id=40

I'm encouraged by his responses: I've been reading a few political books lately, like The Republican War on Science. I am a geologist and have been concerned over our government's anti-science stance.  I mean, some of their decisions have been ludicrous to the point of idiocy, which is scary when your leaders discount rationality. 

Obama's stances seem to be on the level.  Hell, his thinking seems to be more rational than McCain or Bush. But does the American public care about rationality?  Science and engineering innovation keep America strong.  Not invading a country and pissing away your allies and your budget because God told you to do it also keeps America strong.  But does America care?