Comment: No you actually contradict yourself. You say, "

“If the vote is very close, my leaning would be to side with the scientists,” French said." So "if it is close" you will ignore the will of the people because YOU think the science is settled. Your arrogant attitude is alarming and untrustworthy. You cannot treat voters like they are all as dumb as you hope they are.. Like you said, "I think that only smart people should be allowed to run for office". So are you saying that your opponents are dumb? Are you saying that the voters are dumb? Only YOU are smart?? Curious.... I heard these words right from your own mouth...