The 2008 Democratic National Convention is set to adopt a party platform called "Renewing America's Promise" referencing "a strong and inspirational space program" on which Senator Barack Obama will wage his fall campaign for president of the United States."We will make science, technology, engineering, and math education a national priority. We will double federal funding for basic research, invest in a strong and inspirational vision for space exploration ..." the draft 2008 Democratic Party platform states in part at page 16, lines 24 through 27.
Senator Obama recently stengthened his policy positions with regard to the civil space program pledging to reestablish the National Space Council; to extend one additional space shuttle flight; and, to speed the development of the Ares-1 to close the human spaceflight gap. The presidential candidate has also flirted with the idea of having Virginia Governor Tim Kaine, a strong space policy state executive, serve as his vice-presidential running mate.
Will Obama make a "New Frontier" acceptance speech in Denver this month similar to John F. Kennedy 's 1960 Los Angeles remarks? Time will tell.
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