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Alzheimer’s Notes

Alzheimer’s Disease and the 2008 Presidential Elections.

by Liz Lewis on December 15th, 2007

A recent poll by Hart Research, a Washington based firm, indicates that how politicians plan on addressing the growing Alzheimer epidemic could influence the way that people vote next November.

The poll found that…

* two out of three Americans polled think it is important to increase the amount of Alzheimer’s disease research funding.

* two out of three voters would be more likely to select a Presidential candidate who supports increased government funding for Alzheimer’s disease.

Let’s hope that the politicians are listening…

Further reading: Most Voters See Alzheimer’s As Key Issue

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POSTED IN: General, News, Polls

1 opinion for Alzheimer’s Disease and the 2008 Presidential Elections.

  • Goji Juice Guy
    Dec 16, 2007 at 3:27 pm

    Hmmm, very interesting. I know there are a lot of people dedicated to researching and looking into Alzheimer’s, but I never would have guessed it would be so influential on the presidential race.

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