Democrats who campaign for climate action win more often than those who don’t | Grist

I asked Krosnick by email about the implications of his research for the president, who has all but dropped "climate change" from his vocabulary. Krosnick answered:

Our research suggests that it would be wise for the president, and for all other elected officials who believe that climate change is a problem and merits government attention, to say this publicly and vigorously, because most Americans share these views. Expressing and pursuing green goals on climate change will gain votes on election day and seem likely to increase the president's and the congress' approval ratings.

I've talked to senior officials from the administration as well as journalists who cover them -- and both groups report that team Obama has bought into the nonsensical and ultimately self-destructive view that climate change is not a winning issue politically.

Vital Details of Global Warming Are Eluding Forecasters- "Science" Mag

Climate researchers are quite comfortable with their projections for the world under a strengthening greenhouse, at least on the broadest scales. But ask researchers what's in store for the Seattle area, the Pacific Northwest, or even the western half of the United States, and they'll often demur.

William M. Briggs, Statistician » Those Darn Skeptics And Their Communications Professionals

“What’s the bottom line, boss?”

“It’s obvious! We must address the glaring discrepancy in media access, which weighs so heavily in the favor of our enemies. We must pass a law banning the use of communications professionals!”