Republicans Aren't the Enemy of Science?

We'll let this quote from a recent Pew Research Center survey report speak for itself...

Public Praises Science; Scientists Fault Public, Media

Most scientists identify as Democrats (55%), while 32% identify as independents and just 6% say they are Republicans. When the leanings of independents are considered, fully 81% identify as Democrats or lean to the Democratic Party, compared with 12% who either identify as Republicans or lean toward the GOP. Among the public, there are far fewer self-described Democrats (35%) and far more Republicans (23%). Overall, 52% of the public identifies as Democratic or leans Democratic, while 35% identifies as Republican or leans Republican.

Yes you read that right, only 6% of scientists identify as Republican. Pretty clear message that science and conservatism don't mix.