Published: 30 October 2008 15:55
Author: Ed Owen
... Civil engineers identified 'the economy/jobs' as the most important issue facing the US electorate (100% of respondents), with energy second at 98% and education third at 96%.
84% of civil engineers said 'Meeting our future need for more power' was the primary issue to be addressed, with 38% saying it was 'Opportunities presented by 'green collar job' creation'.
The choice for president was marginal, but in favour of Obama. John McCain is supported by 32%, and Barack Obama 36% of engineers. Almost one fifth of engineers think neither candidate has the solution and the rest are undecided.
Approval ratings for each candidates' energy policies were 54% for John McCain, and 56% for Barack Obama ...
http://www.nce.co.uk/news/2008/10/us_engineers_choose_obama.html